It depends on the brand you are using, but my experience is that the bleaching only occurs when the BP is still wet. Once it's dried you are ok.
That said, I have heard some people say that if you exercise and start sweating, that the BP can then bleach your clothing again because it sweats out. My understanding and tests is that this isn't true. Once the BP has soaked in, that's it. However depending on the brand, some of them may have other ingredients in them that could cause this.
So to be on the safe side I'd suggest that you wait until the BP has dried before you cover that area with clothing. Then if you are planning on exercising, wear light coloured clothing just in case.
Re moisturiser, yes definitely use it. Sunscreen is great but it's not a substitute. Make sure you're always putting a light layer of moisturiser over the top of your BP. If the BP has soaked in fully it shouldn't come off when you apply the moisturiser.
Glad you enjoyed the info! Have you taken your before pictures yet? Really does help to see how far you've come later on.
PS... I love the all white clothing look! Really elegant but I can see how you might get bored of it pretty quick ;)
I just got the below email from Tanja. Instead of just replying to her, I'll put the answer up here so everyone can see it!
Hello :-)!
Do you have any tip on how to avoid bleaching of clothes, while using the BP?
How fast does it soak in to the skin,and is it bleaching only when freshly applied or all day long?
I try to wear only light shirts but... I'm on my second week now so its time to wear the BP daytime aswell.I miss my colorful clothes! But I dont want my sweaters, coats and jackets (usually expensive) to get bleached :(
If you have any advice it is very welcome, dont wanna be Lady in White all my life :-)
Second question is:
doesnt the BP rub off when I put on moisturizer and sunscreen? (sometimes I put on only sunscreen,over the BP, since it is very moisturizing- hope that is ok?)
I loved all the information by the way!
I hope you will have time to reply!
:-) Tanja
Founder of SkinAid
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