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Meaning of "self-tanning" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-TANNING

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-TANNING

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Tanning is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-TANNING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sunless tanning

Sunless tanning (also known as UV-free tanning, self tanning, spray tanning (when applied topically), or fake tanning) refers to the application of chemicals to the skin to produce an effect similar in appearance to a suntan. The popularity of sunless tanning has risen since the 1960s after links were made by health authorities between exposure to the sun and other sun tanning methods, such as sunbeds or tanning beds, and the incidence of skin cancer.

Definition of self-tanning in the English dictionary

The definition of self-tanning in the dictionary is cosmetic substance applied to the skin to simulate a suntan.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-TANNING

self-styled
self-sufficiency
self-sufficient
self-sufficiently
self-sufficing
self-suggestion
self-supporting
self-sustaining growth
self-talk
self-tan
self-tapping
self-tapping screw
self-taught
self-tender
self-test
self-timer
self-torture
self-treatment
self-tuition
self-understanding

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-TANNING

award-winning
banning
beginning
canning
caravanning
cleaning
cunning
fanning
free-running
inning
Manning
planning
running
scanning
spanning
spinning
stunning
tanning
thinning
up and running
winning

Synonyms and antonyms of self-tanning in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-tanning» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-TANNING

Find out the translation of self-tanning to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-tanning from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-tanning» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自晒黑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autobronceador
570 millions of speakers

English

self-tanning
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आत्म कमाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدباغة الذاتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

автозагар
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto-bronzeamento
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ব-ট্যানিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

autobronzant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyamakan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbstbräunungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セルフタンニング
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셀프 태닝
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyemangati dhewe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự thuộc da
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய பதனிடுதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वयं-कमाना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kendi kendine bronzlaşma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

autoabbronzante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samo opalanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

автозагар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

auto- bronzare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτο - μαυρίσματος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- tanning
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

brun utan sol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvbrunings
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-tanning

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-TANNING»

The term «self-tanning» is regularly used and occupies the 69.621 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-TANNING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-tanning

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-TANNING»

Discover the use of self-tanning in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-tanning and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Beauty Therapy Fact File
The self-tanning creams are made from dihydroxy acetone (DHA) and rich moisturising creams which when applied to the skin can produce a golden tan. A chemical reaction occurs when the cream is applied to the skin causing superficial ...
Susan Cressy, 2004
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Sun and Sunless Tanning:
Self-Tanning Lotions Self-tanning lotions offer the simplest way to acquire a tan. These lotions contain dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This colorless sugar reacts with the amino acids of your body to produce melanoidins. These melanoidins are ...
Dick Merkell
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The Complete Guide to Sun and Sunless Tanning: How to Sizzle ...
Self-Tanning Lotions Self-tanning lotions offer the simplest way to acquire a tan. These lotions contain dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This colorless sugar reacts with the amino acids of your body to produce melanoidins. These melanoidins are ...
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Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology
We thus see that the acidity of a self-tanning product is important for two reasons: first because it develops a more natural color (less yellow) and second because it stabilizes the DHA by reducing its degradation into formaldehyde and formic ...
Robert Baran, Howard I. Maibach, 1998
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Health and Beauty Therapy: A Practical Approach for NVQ
Social pressure to reduce the growth in skin cancer has brought about a rapid expansion in tanning products that provide the tanned look without the risk of sun exposure. Self-tanning retail products have been around for years but the gap for  ...
Dawn Mernagh-Ward, Jennifer Cartwright, 2004
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SUNLESS TANNING GUIDE: Enjoy A Tan All Year Long! Sizzle ...
... Conditioner Clarins Self Tanning Milk SPF 6 Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel Clinique Endless Summer Self Tanning Lotion, Dark Clinique Oil Free Effortless Color Light/Medium Clinique Endless Summer Self Tanning Lotion, Light/ Medium ...
‎2014
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Makeup Makeovers Beauty Bible: Expert Secrets for Stunning ...
Here is the best way to achieve smooth, even coverage when applying self- tanning lotion: 1. Exfoliate well, using a product that will completely remove the top layer of dead, dry skin. This will help prevent areas of dry skin from becoming  ...
Robert Jones, 2011
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New York Magazine
The. choice. PEAUXMOYENNES A MATES MEDIUM TO DARK. COMPLEXIONS ME AUTOBRONZANTE PERSONNALISEE VISAGE PERSONALIZED SELF- TANNING C DE BRONZAGE PERSONNALISETM ...
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Best in Beauty: An Ultimate Guide to Makeup and Skincare ...
The first self-tanning lotion came onto the market in the early 1960s, but it was in the 1980s that the self-tanning market really exploded, as people's awareness of the sun's damaging effects on the skin increased. I prefer to go a professional ...
Riku Campo, 2010
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New York Magazine
Containing natural UVA/ UVB sun filters, the dermatologically and allergy-tested formulations help prevent sunburn while promoting tanning. They also act to moisturize, preventing after-sun dryness and peeling. Clarins Self Tanning Milk ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-TANNING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-tanning is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Men's Guide To Self-Tanning
So popular has faking it become that according to market researchers Mintel, nearly a third of men aged between 16-25 have experimented with a self-tanning ... «FashionBeans, Jun 15»
2
The 5 Biggest Self-Tanning Mistakes
We spoke with tanning expert Sophie Evans to find out the biggest self-tanning goofs—and more importantly, how to avoid them. 1. Forgetting to wash your ... «Allure Magazine, Jun 15»
3
Self Tanning Dos & Don'ts — Expert Tips For A Hot Summer
If you have darker skin do opt for a light self-tanning formula. Instead of making the skin darker it gives a richer, warmer tone while moisturizing and hiding ... «Hollywood Life, Jun 15»
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Kylie Jenner Flaunts Summer Body in Self-Tanning Selfie — See the …
Name-dropping products on social media is clearly a very lucrative business for Kylie Jenner. The reality star recently told her 25.8 million Instagram followers ... «WhoSay, Jun 15»
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Oops: Kylie Jenner Promotes Self-Tanning Product With...A Streaky …
Kylie Jenner is fast becoming America's favorite selfie queen, sorry Kim, but that doesn't make her a perfect photo taker. The 17-year-old posted a snap of herself ... «RadarOnline, Jun 15»
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Alyssa's Self-Tanning Facial Oil
As much as I love a good tan and the feeling of the sun hitting my face on a summer day, I am well aware of the damage that both will cause my skin. Instead of ... «Fashionista, Jun 15»
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6 Tips for Self-Tanning Your Face
Try: Tarte Brazilliance self tanning face towelettes ($21; sephora.com). 5. Don't neglect your neck if you want an even-looking tan. Use a foam pad pad to apply ... «Shape Magazine, May 15»
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How To Get A Perfect Fake Tan
Good news for all of you self-tanning skeptics: "The technology has changed dramatically," says Sophie Evans, St. Tropez's celebrity tanning expert. Gone are ... «HarpersBAZAAR.com, May 15»
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You beauty! Guerlain Terracotta Sunless Tinted Self-Tanning Gel
Fake tan. They now call it self-tan. Here's a lesson: it should be about glow rather than pigment. The illusion of radiance and vitamin D-rich good health rather ... «Evening Standard, May 15»
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Ask a makeup artist: How to master self-tanning
“Some of the biggest mistakes when it comes to self-tanning are uneven colour, streaks, dark patches, and worst of all - orange hands.They're a dead giveaway,” ... «Yahoo Canada Shine On, May 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Self-Tanning [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/self-tanning>. May 2024 ».
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