A Hint of Summer - The Classic
A Hint of Summer - The Classic
Certified organic self-tanning drops for the face and body that give you a natural, radiant summer glow – without exposing skin to the sun's harmful rays. For the face, mix A Hint of Summer with your face cream or oil. For the body, mix with body lotion or body oil.
Effect:
A Hint of Summer gives you the feeling of summer all year round. Its natural DHA molecule creates a glow when it reacts with the peptides and amino acids that make up the epidermis, your upper layer of skin. At the same time, organic aloe vera soothes, restores and maintains the skin's moisture balance while açai extract strengthens and protects the skin.
Fragrance:
A Hint of Summer has a discreet and delicate scent which derives from the natural ingredients it consists of – together with Rudolph Care's natural signature scent.
Consistency:
Light and liquid.
Certifications:
A Hint of Summer carries the COSMOS Organic certification, which is your guarantee that the ingredients are grown responsibly and with respect for the environment. In addition, the product is labeled with the Vegan Trademark. Read more about our certifications here.
- Properties
- Glow & summer feels
- Especially good for
- All skin types
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract* (Aloe Vera), Dihydroxyacetone (Self tan), Glycerin**, Alcohol**, Aqua, Citric Acid, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract (Açai Oil), Sodium Levulinate, Xanthan Gum, Parfum (Natural), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
*Ingredients from organic farming
**Made using organic ingredients
99% natural origin of total.
82% of the total ingredients are from organic farming
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How to use
A Hint of Summer - The Classic
Step 1
Mix & apply
In the palm of your hand, mix a few pumps of A Hint of Summer with your face cream or body lotion/oil. Use the same amount of cream/oil as usual and add 1-3 pumps for the face and 4-6 pumps for the body. Apply over your face and/or body. Pay extra attention around eyebrows (especially if your brows are light), the jawline, hairline, elbows, knees and ankles. You can remove any excess product with a damp cloth. Wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Allow the product to absorb and dry completely before getting dressed and going about your day.
Hands and feet: A tip to create a smooth and even transition to hands and feet is to mix a single pump together with hand cream or body lotion. Apply the mixture to the hands and feet, avoiding your nails. Any residue can be removed with a damp washcloth.
Step 2
Exfoliation is key
Whether you use A Hint of Summer – The Classic on the face or body, it is a good idea to exfoliate your skin first. This gives your skin a soft and even surface and an even more stunning finish when using your self tanner. Do you know Açai Facial Scrub Mask and Açai Body Scrub?
Step 3
Follow up
The glow builds gradually and is noticeable after a few hours. Repeat the same routine for 2-3 days, depending on your current skin tone and desired result. If necessary, take a break for 2-3 days before resuming the routine.
A Hint of Summer FAQ
The self-tanner can be used alone but can be more difficult to apply. If you use the drops alone you may experience a greater concentration of color, so be careful. You can perform a patch test and apply A Hint of Summer to an inconspicuous area of your body and wait to see how your skin reacts before to applying the product to your entire body and/or face.
A Hint of Summer lasts between 2-3 days. After this, it is necessary to reapply to maintain the desired effect.
No, but you can mix A Hint of Summer - The Classic into your sun face cream or sun body lotion.
The A Hint of Summer range consists of three self-tanners: The Classic, The Lotion and The Mousse. All three give a beautiful, natural summer glow, but there is a slight difference in application. The Classic is self-tanner drops for both face and body, which must be mixed with your daily face cream and/or body lotion. The Lotion is a two-in-one self-tanner and body lotion which gives glow and provides nourishing, active care for the skin. The Mousse is a lightweight, skin- nurturing self-tanning foam for the body with an intense glow. It can be applied on top of your body lotion or body oil.
Our A Hint of Summer series of drops, mousse and body lotion is Ecocert COSMOS Organic certified and Vegan Trademark certified. They don't carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel – and we would like to explain why.
At Rudolph Care, we perceive our certifications as a positive tool for education and change: a third party that guarantees that what we say and write about our products is true, just as the certifications help to emphasize the quality, effect and impact of our products in the world. We always develop our products to meet the standards of our core certifications – the Nordic Swan Ecolabel and Ecocert COSMOS Organic – but unfortunately it is not always possible to attain both. If we develop a fantastic product that both we and many of you love, our team of experts carefully evaluates the overall experience of the product, the exclusive ingredients, the effect and the quality before we make an addition or exclusion to its formula.
Our self tanning series doesn’t carry the Nordic Swan Ecolabel due to the ingredient DHA (dihydroxyacetone), a sugar molecule that turns the skin golden brown, but which is suspected of developing potentially allergenic formaldehyde over time and depending on storage. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel therefore, as a precautionary measure, doesn't approve self-tanners containing DHA.
Formaldehyde is everywhere in our everyday life. It is formed naturally in the body, it is in our indoor climate, as well as in air pollution outside. It is a part of our food and is also found as an impurity in many cosmetic products, although it is neither added deliberately nor should it be there.
The Nordic Swan label's greatest task is to respond to the latest knowledge and development. More detailed studies are currently underway, and the new policy is based on a precautionary approach. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel ensures the safety of those who suffer from allergic reactions and/or contact dermatitis by no longer certifying products containing DHA.
If you know that you are predisposed to allergic reactions and/or have previously experienced contact dermatitis or other types of allergic reactions, you can do a patch test on your skin with some self tanner. If, on the other hand, you have never previously experienced allergic reactions when using our self tanning series, you can continue to safely use the series' products.
Rudolph Care's founder, Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph, says:
"When we develop products at Rudolph Care, we always aim to combine certifications that complement each other. It is part of Rudolph Care's DNA to care for both people and planet while creating products that are effective, luxurious and stimulate all the senses. The Nordic Swan Ecolabel is a time-limited certification as ingredient requirements are continually evaluated and updated according to the latest developments. This underpins the Nordic Swan Ecolabel's very existence: to be watchful.
We believe that the self tanning series still lives up to Rudolph Care's requirements for responsible chemistry that is environmentally friendly and free from known endocrine disruptors. We also firmly believe that we continue to have some of the best natural self tanners on the market.”
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we generally recommend following the 'less-is-more' principle when choosing skincare products; choose as few products as possible. In our opinion, self-tanner is a 'nice-to-have' product and not necessary to provide your skin with the moisture and care it needs. Of course, it is always entirely up to you which products you use on your skin during your pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
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Mousse, lotion, drops or sun lotion?
Our self tanning series, A Hint of Summer, consists of the quartet The Classic, The Lotion, The Mousse, and Self Tanning Sun Body Lotion SPF 30. Four different self tanners packed with summer vibes and glow boosting effect.
If you want to know more about each self tanner and discover your personal favorite – read more here.