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What's the Best Body Wash to Use After a Spray Tan?
Not all body washes are created with spray tans in mind. From gentle cleansing to skin-conditioning ingredients, we're breaking down what to look for in a body wash after your spray tan and why we created Golden State.
How to Get Rid of Spray Tan Smell (And Why It Happens)
Love your spray tan but hate the smell that comes with it? We're breaking down why DHA causes that familiar self-tanner odor (yes, the corn chip smell) and what you can actually do about it.
Why a pH-Balancing Body Wash Is Essential for Self-Tanners
Self-tanning has evolved from a niche beauty practice into a mainstream skincare ritual. As consumers become increasingly aware of the long-term effects of UV exposure, including premature aging, hyperpigmentation, and skin cancer, many are actively...
Our Origin Story: How Phaux Began (and Why pH Changed Everything)
Here’s the thing: we’ve worked in beauty manufacturing for over a decade. So while this was exciting as self-tanners, it also triggered the part of our brains that immediately thinks in formulas, product gaps, and consumer pain points...
