Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our extensive list of FAQ's for all your answers on Three Warriors, policy, ingredients & more.
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Are all Three Warriors Tanning Products Gluten-Free?

For any questions about gluten allergies, gluten-free ingredients and the plant-based ingredients used within our Three Warriors natural tanning products, please email us for our ingredient list:  info@threewarriors.com.au

Are Three Warriors product tested on animals?

Absolutely not! We are a natural self-tan brand that not only prides itself as being Certified Organic, Australian Made and Toxic Free (as certified by the Australian Toxic Free Organisation) but is also certified by the Australian Cruelty Free Association. This means our tanning products and key fake tan ingredients are not and will never be the result of animal cruelty.

Is Three Warriors safe to use when pregnant?

Absolutely! All Three Warriors tanning products and tanning scrubs contain organic, plant and vegetable-derived ingredients, which are certified by the OFC as well as Toxic Free Safe Cosmetics Australia. So, very safe for our Warrior mums during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Learn more about fake tanning while pregnant on our Journal.

Is Three Warriors Vegan?

Vegans and vegetarians can rest at ease, we’ve got you covered! Our sunless tan collection is 100 per cent vegan (yes, that’s right, completely organic and natural fake tan!)

What does 'Certified Organic' Fake Tan mean?

For a self-tan or natural gradual tan product to be ‘Certified Organic’, it must contain a minimum of 70 per cent organic ingredients, and the rest of the tan must be all natural. At Three Warriors, we have designed our tanning products to meet the ‘Certified Organic’ guidelines, including: Organic Gradual Tan, organic Self Tanning Mousse, organic Face Tan Drops, organic Face Tan Water and more. In addition to being certified by the Organic Food Chain (OFC), we are also certified by the Toxic Free Safe Cosmetics Australia . This means all our Three Warriors organic self tan products are free range, cruelty-free, socially responsible, sourced without genetic modifications, hormones, antibiotics, synthetic pesticides and herbicides.

What are the Ingredients?

You can find all ingredients displayed on our website! Simply go into the product of interest, and select the ‘Ingredients’ drop down.

Using the finest natural ingredients from our home state, Tasmania, Three Warriors uses only the best natural, certified organic plant-based and vegetable ingredients sourced directly from Mother Nature. Key ingredients used in our tanning products include: avocado oil, aloe vera, coconut, Tasmanian olive oil and Tasmanian spring water. Worried about allergies or the tanning formulas' specific ingredients? We’ve got you! Simply email us for any ingredient questions at: info@threewarriors.com.au

What is DHA?

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a colourless sugar derived from natural plants. When applied to the skin, it reacts with amino acids in dead skin cells on the outer layer (stratum corneum), producing a temporary brown pigment, giving you that sun-kissed glow without UV exposure.

What is the difference between Certified Organic and Natural?

The key difference between certified organic and natural is that for a tanning product to be recognised as ‘Certified Organic’, the organic tan must have at least 70 per cent of ingredients (as mentioned above) and the remaining ingredients must be natural. Whereas any self tan or gradual tan brand can claim to be a ‘natural tan’ even if only a few key ingredients are natural. To ensure you’re always buying a safe, toxic-free, natural tan and organic tan like Three Warriors, check the label for certifications such as Certified Organic and Toxic Free Safe Cosmetics Australia.

Who are Three Warriors?

We are a brand that cares. Bringing salon quality organic, natural self tan, spray tanning solutions, face tan and tanning scrubs to the world, minus the nasties. With the finest ingredients sourced from Hobart, Tasmania (our home state), Three Warriors is the only natural sunless tan range that has healing benefits and will leave you glowing from the inside out. 

Behind the scenes, we are a small, hardworking and close‑knit team who pour our heart into everything we do. Every product, order and customer interaction is created and handled with care, and every milestone we reach is celebrated together. Being a small Tasmanian team allows us to stay connected to each other, our community, and our purpose. We remain authentic and deeply passionate about sharing products that make you feel confident and radiant.

Learn more about our story!

Why Organic Fake Tan?

At Three Warriors, we believe you deserve a flawless, natural tan without compromising your health. Our organic, toxic-free, and cruelty-free tanning products nourish your skin without the hidden nasties found in most self tans. Proudly Australian-made and certified by Toxic Free Safe Cosmetics Australia and the Organic Food Chain, our sunless tans and scrubs are safe, natural, and kind to both your body and the planet.

Self Tanning
Are the Hydrabronze tan drops allergy-friendly?

Yes, the Hydrabronze Tan Drops are made with certified organic ingredients, are vegan, and are suitable for sensitive skin, ensuring  a safe and gentle tan.

Can I use it with Retinol or other skincare actives?

Yes! The Hydrabronze Tan Drops contain Pentavitin, which helps protect your skin barrier and adds hydration, supporting the safe use of actives like retinol.

Do I need to mix it with my moisturiser or serum?

Yes, we recommend mixing the self-tan drops with your moisturiser, serum, or face oil for an easy and even application, ensuring a flawless, natural-looking tan that lasts.

Do I need to wash my hands after application?

Yes, we always recommend washing your hands thoroughly after applying self tan to avoid staining your palms and ensure an even, flawless result.

Does it fade after washing my face? or how often should i reapply?

Yes, the self-tan will fade gently over time. You can reapply every 5-7 days, depending on your desired level of tan.

How do I apply my Fake Tan to get the Best Results?

To get the best natural tan, we recommend checking out our guides on How to Apply Gradual Tanning Lotion, Fake Tanning Tips: Avoiding An Orange Tan and How to Apply Face Tan Water.

How long do I need to wait before showering after applying Three Warriors tan?

Guilty of washing off spray tan too early? Or worrying about taking your first shower after a spray tan? Don’t sweat! All our Three Warriors products come with a how-to guide with directions for usage, application and tips on achieving the best natural fake tan. Simply read the back of the label or check out our  How to Fake Tan guide or tanning products page here for tips on showering after a spray tan or gradual tan.

How long will Fake Tan last with each Three Warrior product?

This one is all down to you and the self-tan product you choose to use! All of our Three Warriors tanning products can last a while, depending on how regularly you choose to apply them.

The Three Warriors Gradual Tan works to develop over time and can be worn every day for a slow, steady natural tan progression. Keep applying daily for an ongoing glow. If you would rather not apply daily, the Three Warriors Self Tanning Mousse needs only 1-2 applications (depending on how deep you wish to go with your tan) and will last approximately seven days.

The Hydrabronze Face Tan Drops provide a long-lasting, natural tan that lasts around 3-5 days, giving you a beautiful, sun-kissed glow. You can also apply this daily if you want.

How long will it last me?

The HydraBronze Drops provide a long-lasting, natural tan that lasts around 3-5 days, giving you a beautiful, sun-kissed glow

What shade do i get?

Light – Medium
For a subtle, sun-kissed glow that enhances your natural radiance.
2-4 Drops - light + Subtle Tan
4-6 Drops - Medium Tan

Medium – Dark
For a deeper, bronzed tan that delivers a rich, luminous finish.
2-4 Drops - Medium Tan
4-6 Drops - Deep Tan

We recommend our medium to dark shade for those with a medium skin tone. That said, it really comes down to the results you're after. Use just a few drops for a subtle glow, or add more for a deeper, richer tan.

If you have fair skin and prefer a soft, natural-looking glow, the light to medium shade is your best match.

Is Three Warriors' fake tan easy to apply?

Absolutely! All our self-tanning products are easy to apply, and you can learn how to do it at our Tan School & Fake Tan Guide

Should I apply Face Tan Drops before or after skincare?

Apply the Hydrabronze Drops at the end of your skincare routine. For the best results and to avoid streaking, apply directly to clean, dry skin.

What are the Hydrabronze Tan Drops key active ingredients?

Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and plumps the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Pentavitin provides 72 hours of hydration, strengthens the skin's natural barrier, and minimises fine lines. Tasmanian Marine Collagen refreshes, softens, and hydrates the skin, promoting a smooth, revitalised complexion. Kakadu Plum Extract acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the skin from environmental stress and premature aging. A nourishing blend of Apple, Pomegranate, and Olive Seed Oils hydrates and enhances the skin’s natural radiance and glow. Tasmanian Kelp Extract, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supports skin vitality, improves elasticity, and promotes a luminous complexion.

What are their key active ingredients?

Hyaluronic Acid hydrates and plumps the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Pentavitin provides 72 hours of hydration, strengthens the skin's natural barrier, and minimises fine lines. Tasmanian Marine Collagen refreshes, softens, and hydrates the skin, promoting a smooth, revitalised complexion. Kakadu Plum Extract acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the skin from environmental stress and premature aging. A nourishing blend of Apple, Pomegranate, and Olive Seed Oils hydrates and enhances the skin’s natural radiance and glow. Tasmanian Kelp Extract, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supports skin vitality, improves elasticity, and promotes a luminous complexion.

What is the difference between the Radiant Complexion Serum and the Hydrabronze?

Our Hydrabronze Tan Drops are designed to supercharge the hydration in your favourite moisturiser or serum, while giving you full control over the depth of your tan. Infused with skin-loving ingredients, these drops focus on deeply nourishing the skin for a supple, hydrated finish - providing a customizable, healthy glow.

Our Radiant Complexion Serum, co-created by Three Warriors and Sonia Kruger, is a powerhouse skincare serum packed with all the essential actives - plus just a hint of tan to deliver an effortless, radiant glow. Formulated with Niacinamide, it’s more focused on enhancing skin radiance, evening out skin tone, and leaving you looking naturally refreshed and luminous.

When is the best to apply Hydrabronze Self Tan Drops?

Apply the Hydrabronze Face Tan Drops at the end of your skincare routine. For the best results and to avoid streaking, apply directly to clean, dry skin.

Will it stain my clothing or sheets?

No, the Hydrabronze Tan Drops won’t stain your clothing or sheets, ensuring a mess-free application

Will my Fake Tan become patchy if exercise?

So you like to work up a sweat? Doesn’t mean you can’t boast a golden glow while you do it! All our Three Warriors natural fake tan products are designed to ensure you get the best faux glow, minus a patchy fake tan or patchy spray tan look. 

While we do our best to ensure the tanning products are of the highest quality, organic tan ingredients, sometimes, sweating after a spray tan or a patchy spray tan happens. Be it clothes rubbing against a fresh spray tan or a little post-exercise sweat, patchy fake tan can happen. To make sure it doesn’t, we recommend wearing dark clothes, minimal undergarments while it’s drying (if possible!) and shower to wash off the fake tan residue before exercising! For more tips on fixing a patchy fake tan or patchy spray tan, see our tips on how to fix a streaky tan directly below. 

Will Three Warriors products stain my sheets or clothing?

As natural and organic tan products, Three Warriors not only uses the highest quality natural ingredients, but our self tan doesn’t contain the same toxic chemicals that usually appear in tanning products, instead using plant and vegetable-derived ingredients. 

What does this mean? With non-toxic pigments used, it’s a lot less likely to transfer to clothes and sheets. However, we recommend wearing loose and dark clothing while the tan develops, just to be on the safe side!

The same goes for sheets; if any tanning products do transfer to sheets or clothing, be assured that our ingredients are water soluble and should wash out - no staining agents are in the products.

Delivery & Shipping
How long will it take for my product to get to me?

At Three Warriors, we want you to be able to have access to an instant tan, all day, every day, which is why we work around the clock to make sure we can ship your tanning products out to you stat!

If you order before 2 pm on a weekday, we will dispatch your order the same day (unless you are contacted with an issue). Delivery times will depend on your area, but you can expect between 3-5 business days. Note: Rural areas may incur longer transit times and during peak sale periods, we may encounter longer order processing times. Please allow up to 3 business days to receive shipping confirmation.

What are your Shipping Costs?

For more on our shipping costs (for both regional and international shipping), please see our Three Warriors Shipping And Returns page here.

What is your Returns Policy?

For more on our returns policy, please see our Three Warriors Shipping And Returns page.

What Payment options do you accept?

We’re all about making our natural tan accessible for all our warriors, no matter your preferred payment method. At Three Warriors you can purchase our tanning products using Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay or PayPal.

Where can i buy Three Warriors Natural Fake Tan?

Find our Three Warriors tanning products nationwide at the following stockists (see page here for full list) or shop online. We ship all tanning products (from gradual tan, face tan and spray tan solutions) to warriors both nationally and internationally.

Best Practices
Can I use it on my body too?

No, the Hydrabronze Tan Drops are formulated specifically for the face, neck, and décolletage, where the skin is more delicate and requires lighter, skincare-focused ingredients. For your body, we recommend using our tanning mousse or gradual tan for an even, long-lasting glow.

Can you swim with self tan, and does it come off in chlorine?

At Three Warriors, we get that our warriors often lead an active, Australian beach lifestyle, so by all means, go for a swim in your tan. However, be mindful that most gradual tan, self tan and spray tan solutions won’t last longer than 5-10 days. And often, swimming in your tan can shorten your lifespan.

Why? Because skin cells shed every 10 days, and as skin cells shed, so too does your faux glow (aka fake tan). Be it heavy sweating from exercise, water, or chlorine from the pool - all will naturally dry out your skin and make skin cells shed more quickly. This means that natural self tan won’t last as long. So do your best to moisturise daily and then hit refresh weekly using our Tasmanian Sand Scrub to scrub, tan, repeat all Summer long!

Does the face tan help even my skin tone and minimise redness?

Yes, our face tan products will help your skin tone appear more even and minimise redness, giving you a smooth, flawless complexion!

You can choose between our Face Tan Aqua Mist, Radiant Complexion Serum by Sonia Kruger, or Hydrabronze Tan Drops.

Eeek! I've somehow got a streaky tan. Help?!

At Three Warriors, we’re committed to giving you a golden glow and natural self tan every time. But, sometimes if you’ve been a little lax on scrubbing (exfoliating), then a streaky tan can happen. If you wake up to a streaky tan or streaky spray tan happens, don’t panic, we’ve got you!

The best thing to do to remove self tan  is to use a small amount of body exfoliator (such as our Three Warriors Tasmanian Sand Scrub) and gently massage it on the areas where you see excess pigment or the streaky tan appearing, and allow it to slowly melt away the lines, allowing a natural tan to evolve.

How do I apply my self-tan?

All our self-tanning products are easy to apply, and you can learn how to do it at our Tan School. If you have any more questions or want to get some tips and tricks, send an email to our team at: info@threewarriors.com.au

How do I apply my self tan to get the best results?

Check out our Tan School

To get more on achieving the best natural tan, we recommend checking out our guides on How to Apply Gradual Tanning Lotion, Fake Tanning Tips: Avoiding An Orange Tan and How to Apply Face Tan Water.

How often should I reapply my tan?

Your tan will naturally fade over time. For a consistent glow, reapply every 5-7 days, or as often as you like to maintain your preferred depth of color. If you’d prefer a deeper shade, you can apply more frequently/daily to layer the tan.

How quickly will my natural self tan develop after applying?

This all depends on the Three Warriors tanning product you choose to go for! 

For a fast and effective spray tan solution that will give you a glow within hours, our Three Warriors Spray Tan Solution (an organic spray tan) can be washed off within 1-5 hours to achieve a natural self tan you can rock the same day!

Or to bring a little sun kissed glow to your face, our Three Warriors Face Tan Aqua Mist will give you a natural boost within only 3 hours. Simply spritz and watch that face tan!

Alternatively, for a more gradual tan, you’re happy to build up on the go, our signature Three Warriors Gradual Tan is amazing! Simply apply in the morning and allow the natural self tan to develop throughout the day while it also moisturises your body at the same time. This now comes in a JUMBO 400ml pump bottle for long-lasting frequent use!

Or if you prefer to apply a self-tan mousse with a mitt, our Three Warriors Self-Tan Mousse is perfect for those happy to leave on between 1-5 hours (or overnight) and will last for up to approximately seven days.

Which products are best for me?

Try out our quiz to find which products are best suited to you!

Alternatively, you can contact us via our chat on the bottom right corner, or our email: info@threewarriors.com.au. We’d love to chat with you!

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