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Can I shave off my tan?

Fortunately, tanning occurs in the deeper levels of your skin, where the pigment cells are located. When you shave, you only remove the top one or two layers of skin. The razor blade never touches the pigment cells. In fact, shaving can actually ‘polish’ your skin as it removes dead skin cells, revealing the healthy glow below.

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