Does Jergens Tanning Lotion work or smell?

I am getting married in July and I want a nice "glow"..I don't want a dark tan. I just don't want to look as scary pale as I am now. I won't use tanning beds because I'm afraid of skin cancer! I've used some other self tanning products before but they had that weird smell to them. Does Jergens actually work? If so, does it have that weird smell? Also, does it come off on your clothes easily?

Does Jergens Tanning Lotion work or smell?
I have used both Jergens and Dove gradual tanning lotion and like them both. I got better results with Jergens, but that may just be me. I'd recommend using a formula for fair skin to start with, that way you can slowly build your tan and you're less likely to look orange. There's also less risk of streaking with a fair skin formula. It didn't rub off on my clothing at all, and it fades naturally.





Do be sure to wash your hands very well after putting on the lotion, otherwise your palms will turn colored - if you've used tanning lotions before, I'm sure you already know that! I put the lotion on at night, rub it in, let it dry for a few minutes, and then go to bed. I shower in the morning and go to work without it - that way in case it does smell, you won't be out and about with it on. It had just a very little smell to it - FAR less than other tanning lotions I tried. My roommates couldn't tell when I had it on and I'm sure if worn during the day, the usual deodorant and light perfume would more than cover it. Do note that the active ingredient in all tanning lotions produces that smell, so it's not something you'll be able to avoid completely.





Depending on the cut of your dress and if you want your entire body tan as opposed to just your arms/legs (easily achieved in a tanning bed... more difficult to achieve with lotion), get a friend or your fiancee to help you apply the lotion to your back so it's even. There are also formulas designed for the face, but I didn't use them - I opted for a bit of bronzer instead.





Don't necessarily be afraid of a tanning bed... with my skin type, I never achieve a very dark tan, but tanning beds do help to give me just a tiny bit of color. I never tan for more than 10 minutes at a time, so I know I won't burn. If you have a family history of skin cancer, it makes sense to avoid it, but for me it also clears up blemishes so it might be worth a shot once in a while. If bed tanning really isn't for you, there are also spray tans, though I'd try those far in advance of your wedding in case you don't like the color.





Best of luck and congratulations on your wedding!
Reply:All fake tans have that horrible smell. If you get a spray tan, you wash it off 12 hours later so the smell goes along with the excess tan. I find if my customers find the smell is still there, use a scented moisturiser as usual which will cover it.
Reply:st tropaz i fine is the best tanning lotion, it dosn't really smell that bad and it gives you a natual non streaky tan, if you wanted a glow more than a tan its probably better using a tinted moisturiser, if you use it on you face then buy a seperate one specifically for face!
Reply:jergen's is the best for what your looking for. it does smell but only for a little while, it won't last i put it on everynight let it dry then go to bed. i don't like DARK tans so i use the fair skin. they have it for different skin tones.
Reply:i've used it and it does work but it is very gradual. if you start now, you can have your glow by june. also, it comes in different shades for different complexions. you may also want to try mark tanning lotion. you can get it from avon. it is more expensive than jergans but it smells really good. i haven't tried it, just smelled one of those scented pages in the avon book. both jergan's and mark come with special formulas for the face. i've looked on the avon site but couldn't find the mark stuff, but if you know a consultant, check with her to see when it will be back or if they have anything similar. what other products have you tried?
Reply:Jergens doesnt smell as bad as some of the other products do, but if you use it over along period of time, youll start to look jaundiced (yellow). if you get a good lotion, a tanning bed or booth isnt that bad of an option. You could only go a few times, a few weeks before your wedding, and that wouldnt put you at high risk.





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Reply:i smelled it and it smelled actually pretty good and I'm not sure if ti works but it could.