self-tanner

noun

self-tan·​ner ˌself-ˈta-nər How to pronounce self-tanner (audio)
: a product (such as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a suntan

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Peta Jane Self-Tanning Mousse is seriously the best self-tanner on the market. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 24 Sep. 2025 There was a beach house, there was recurring cancer, there were daddy issues, there was a lot of self-tanner applied incorrectly, and there was a fandom so rabid and out of pocket that Amazon had to publicly ask them to stop bullying the cast online. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025 Among the standouts: a breakout-busting treatment for body acne, a sweat-fighting deodorant that held up through a heatwave, and a self-tanner that delivered a believable glow in just a couple of hours. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025 Ingredients Before booking one, preparation is key: avoid lotions, oils, or self-tanners on treatment day, and discontinue exfoliants or retinoids 48 hours beforehand. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-tanner

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-tanner was in 1980

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“Self-tanner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-tanner. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

self-tanner

noun
self-tan·​ner -ˈtan-ər How to pronounce self-tanner (audio)
: a cosmetic product (as one containing dihydroxyacetone) that when applied to the skin reacts chemically with its surface layer to give the appearance of a tan
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