Can fake tan affect Oestrogel absorption??

[CazziN]

Hi there,
Wonder if anyone can help or has had a similar experience....I used fake tan at the weekend for the first time since I started HRT (around 18 months ago) and yesterday and today, I feel dog tired for no reason. Like, can barely put one foot in front of the other tired. And i'm generally not a tired person. Could the fake tan be affecting the absorption of the gel, given it's supposed to be applied to 'clean skin'?? My head also feels a bit foggy too.
Any thoughts???
Xxxx

Yes, it can.
I am not sure but it may be on the leaflet in the pump pack, or it may be online but I'm sure I've read it somewhere ages ago. I think it creates a barrier that prevents absorption.

You could try not using fake tan on some areas unless that would look patchy!

Thanks for the reply - that's really helpful. I think it's pale and interesting now on for me!

I didn’t realise this! Though I use a patch. Patch normally on my arse or hip so don’t fake than there! I guess with the gel you need to change where you apply it?

Ooh just wondering if this applies to testosterone gel too? I tend to put it on my thighs but I do fake tan there…!

Even moisturiser can affect the absorption as I understand it. That’s why I stopped using it.

I rotate where I put body lotion. If it's on my thighs I don't moisturise those that day. And same for upper arms.

The only place I use fake tan is my calves up to my knees if I'm wearing a shorter dress but am usually in midi dresses and don't do beach hols any more.