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What’s in tanning sprays that creates the brown colour? Can other colours be created?
Hello!
I’m an optometrist by trade, and have a passion for art. I was wondering if there are any products out there that can have a long lasting effect with make-up such as tanning products? If not, anyone interested in helping me create something? Im looking for facial applications such as cheek tints that can last upto a week, and bronzers (facial contours) and even eyeshadows (I can see how this may flag a nono in the eye industry).Overall, I think it would work wonders for busy moms or someone like myself who hates spending time to apply makeup every morning!If desired you can email me: fallonpatel@hotmail.com -
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The ingredient is Dihydroxyacetone (DHA). It chemically reacts with proteins in the outer layers of the skin and will last until the skin naturally wears off. A few days at most. Orange/brown is pretty much your only choice of color.
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Thank you Perry.
Any other ways that you suggest to get what Im looking for? Besides semi-permanent tattoo type of make-up? -
None that would be legal in the US, really, if you’re looking for a DHA-type effect.
When I first started my career, I came up with a very long lasting eyeshadow. Actually, it was much too long-lasting - you practically needed brillo to get it off your skin - and that was the problem. Hardly any consumers want to put any color on their skin that won’t come back off easily, preferably with soap and water - and once you make a product that comes off easily, you’ve destroyed the very long-lasting effect you were looking for.Some companies have gotten around this by making products that will only come off with a special remover - this has not gone over well.
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