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jessanne
04/17/08
jessanne
Category:TanningFake-Tan.Moisturizers

Is there a fake-tanner out there that won't make me SMELL bad?

I look tan but I smell like a combo of smelly feet and burnt finger nails...

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Sue Chung
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Sue Chung, a writer and editor, began her career at In Style magazi...

Monday, April 28, 2008

Fake tanner smells because the DHA is reacting with amino acids in the top layer of skin. Some products use a masking fragrance but these products will smell while DHA reacts. The good news is that it should stop smelling once you wash off the product.

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