self-tanner, n.
Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈtanə/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈtænər/
[‹ self- prefix + tanner n.1 Compare self-tan n., self-tanning adj.]
A lotion or other product designed to give the skin a suntanned appearance. Cf. tanner n.1 2, fake tan n. at fake n.2 Additions
| 1989 N.Y. Times Mag. 27 July 40/1 Self-tanners react chemically with the skin to give it a waterproof tan color that lasts several days. 1992 Chatelaine June 24/1 Before you apply a self-tanning product, exfoliate your legs to get rid of dead skin and patchy areas, which can cause the self-tanner to develop in a blotchy way. 2002 S. Stacey & J. Fairley 21st Cent. Beauty Bible 147/1 It's now possible to buy after-suns which contain low levels of self-tanner, to top up a tan. |