Originally Posted by
purpleRain /img/forum/go_quote.gif That was exactly what I was wondering!I am using differin and want to use a selftanner.
I did use a tanner instead of the differin for a few night and didn't see any problems. But still I want to know more...
I kept searching for answers after I posted this thread and I did come across one Q&A section in the Washington Post found here:
Skin Creams: What's Worth It? - washingtonpost.com
Here is what one reader asked, and the reply that she got:
Quote:
Washington, D.C.:I was wondering about those moisturizers that allow you to self tan. I use a Retin-A product and metrolotion on my face. Can I still use a self-tanner like these? Do they actually work?
Rachel Herschenfeld: Self tanners do work, and can be used along with the products you mention. Self tanners contain dihydroxyacetone, which binds to skin proteins to produce its color. This is really the only safe way to tan. Also, it provides a tiny bit of sun protection, but not enough to replace sunscreen.
But so far, this is the only place that I have seen that says its ok to use the 2 products together. I wish there was more information because i'd use a self-tanner on my face in a heartbeat. My freckles make my face so uneven. I even have them on my eyelids and over my upper lip. I want a darker skin tone to help them blend in better and I really want to go without a foundation. Its very hard to apply a second coat of sunscreen when you are outside when your face has foundation on it! I almost thought about stopping the Retinol and waiting until the fall to use it.
I was kinda thinking this way.....if the Retinol does not cause an interaction with the self-tanner and only causes it to fade, then I can just reapply it (the self-tanner) as often as I want to keep my color. The Retinol should still be doing its job to stimulate skin cell turnover. All the self-tanner should do is just color those skin new cells evenly. Also, the reader asked about Retin-A, which is a lot stronger than Retinol..so if Retin-A can be used along with a self-tanner then Retinol should be even safer.
My only concern this entire time was that the chemicals might react and either cancel each other out or cause a reaction of some sort. But according to this beauty expert for the Washington Times....the products can be used together. so I think i'm going to take a leap of faith here and try the self-tanner today and see how it looks tomorrow after I have used my nighttime product with the Retinol in it.
Wish me luck! I'll let you know periodically if I have any problems. If you happen to try it to, let me know how it works for you. Maybe we can help some other woman put her mind to rest about it too.
Originally Posted by
Andi /img/forum/go_quote.gif I use Differin at night, and follow with self tanner afterwards (like 10min after the Differin), and I never had any problems with streaking or burning.The only time my skin burns a bit is when I don´t wait long enough after I did a glycolic acid peel (40%), but even that is bearable.
I think my tan fades faster, but I don´t care
Thanks for speaking up, Andi!
I almost missed your post! *looks around for the little blushing gif thingie*