For best results use after exfoliating with Green People Sugar Scrub. Apply using circular movements, taking particular care at the elbows, ankles and knees. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Tan will develop after 3-4 hours. Re-apply every 3-5 days for maximum impact. To maintain the tan re-apply after 3 days. PATCH TESTING: If you have particularly sensitive skin, you may wish to patch test this product. Apply a small amount of the Self Tan to an area of the inner forearm. Leave for 12 hours and look for redness or irritation. If there is no reaction, reapply the Self Tan in the same place and leave for 24 hours. If there is no reaction after this time, apply it for a third time to the same skin area and leave for a further 24 hours. If there is no reaction by the end of this time then it can be assumed that you can tolerate this product.