Waterproof skin dye
Active ingredient: Dihydroxyacetone
Questions and Answers about Chromelin Complexion Blender
Q. What does Chromelin Complexion Blender do?
A. Chromelin dyes the skin to darken light or
unpigmented areas of skin affected by vitiligo, scars and other causes.
Q. How does Chromelin work?
A. Chromelin contains dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The
exact mechanism of DHA is not known, however researchers believe it reacts with a
component in the outermost layer of skin to produce a brownish coloration. It is a safe,
FDA approved ingredient that has been used to dye skin for over 30 years.
Q. Will I get an exact match to my normal skin tone?
A. The color developed by Chromelin varies from
person to person. Some people develop a color that is an excellent match, others prefer
covering cosmetics (Dermablend, Covermark etc.) that can be adjusted exactly.
Q. If there are products that can cover and exactly
match one's skin tone, why does anyone use Chromelin?
A. The color produced by Chromelin is WATERPROOF. The
covering cosmetics tend to rub off on clothing or anything coming in contact with
covered areas. People often use Chromelin on their hands and other areas where they need
waterproof color that will not rub off. Even when Chromelin is not a perfect match, most
people prefer some color to the stark, conspicuous white color of skin lacking pigment.
Q. How dark will the color become?
A. The more times you apply Chromelin per day, the
darker the color will become.
Q. How long will the color last?
A. As long as it takes the skin on the treated area
to shed. This is usually 3 to 10 days, depending on how much you scrub or clean the
affected area. Simply washing lightly or swimming will not affect the color.
Q. How do I maintain the color?
A. Once the desired color is obtained, one application of Chromelin daily or every
other day is usually all that is needed to maintain the color.
Q. Can I use Chromelin under other covering cosmetics?
A. Definitely. Many people use Chromelin as a waterproof base before applying covering cosmetics.
Q. Will Chromelin protect me from the sun?
A. NO!! IMPORTANT: Chromelin does not protect skin from the damaging rays of the sun.
Be sure to apply sunscreen to all areas treated with Chromelin.
Q. Is Chromelin safe to use and can children use it?
A. The active ingredient in Chromelin,
dihydroxyacetone, is a safe, FDA approved ingredient that has been used to dye skin for
over 30 years. Chromelin can be used on children, however be sure to read and follow the
safety precautions on the bottle before applying. Chromelin should always be applied by an
adult or with adult supervision. REMEMBER Chromelin DOES NOT PROTECT FROM THE DAMAGING
RAYS OF THE SUN. ALWAYS APPLY SUNSCREEN BEFORE EXPOSING TREATED SKIN TO THE SUN.
Q. Chromelin is a clear liquid. It does not dye the skin immediately.
How long does it take to work?
A. The first application of Chromelin takes about 6
hours to develop color. Once some color is present, additional applications should take
about 2 hours to develop color. We recommend you do the first application at bedtime, to
an area that is not exposed, to see how the color develops.
Tips for Applying Chromelin Complexion Blender
Use the rod applicator to apply a few drops to areas without pigment. Use the applicator
to evenly spread Chromelin over the affected areas.
Allow Chromelin to dry completely. Do not wash
treated area for at least 3 hours after application. In fact, we recommend you apply
Chromelin before bed to ensure you allow enough time between bathing for the color to develop.
Remember that it takes up to 6 hours for the color to
develop, so be patient. Chromelin color and shade varies from person to person, so it may
take some practice to get it to work just right for you. To achieve a darker color, repeat
application instructions once or twice in 24 hours; more often if darker color is desired.
Chromelin will also darken pigmented skin. To prevent
darkening of skin surrounding treated areas, take a damp tissue and gently wipe off any
Chromelin that has overlapped onto normally pigmented skin.
For more information about vitiligo contact:
National Vitiligo Foundation
700 Olympic Plaza Circle, Suite 404
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 595-3713
www.nvfi.org
