Pro Tan Black Bodaciously Remarkably Powerful 50XX Ultra Dark Sunbed Lotion 250 ml

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Self-tanning has come a long way since the days of 1980s sunbeds and orange streaks. Fast forward to 2022, and the best tanning lotions deliver a healthy glow by adding colour to your skin or helping to boost your skin’s natural tanning process. Many contain premium skincare ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and vitamin E to keep your skin smooth and hydrated while giving you a natural-looking summertime glow without the UV rays. The active ingredient in most tanning lotions is dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a colour additive that reacts gradually with the dead cells in your skin’s surface to create a gently bronzed look. It wears off after a few days, but many of our recommended tanning lotions are so good for moisturising your skin that you’ll want to use them week after week. Or day after day, if you want a seriously deep tan. READ NEXT: Best gradual tan for a springtime glow without the sun But I’ve seen tanning lotion with SPF in it! We love: The unisex design and fragrance of this lotion, making it a great choice for all tanners. What's more, the addition of natural colour boosters makes this a great choice for those looking for a powerful Tan Extender. Tea Tree Oil: Ensures you feel fresh after your tanning session. This combats after-tanning odours, and fragrance lasts long after your tanning session.

Pro Tan Black Bodaciously Remarkably Powerful 50XX Ultra Dark

Natural colour boosters: Tyrosine and Glycerin combine for enhanced melanin production, encouraging deeper, even colour development and promoting a silky, soft moisture barrier. Aloe Vera: Powerful healing, moisturising and soothing properties to help extend the life of your tan and improve future results. Only DHA stops SPF from working properly, so tanning lotions that use other active ingredients are usually OK to use alongside sun cream. In fact, one of our recommendations ( Piz Buin Tan & Protect Tan Intensifier) contains SPF as well as its non-DHA tanning ingredient, Melitan, which works with your skin’s melanin to boost its natural tanning reaction. The best tanning lotion to buy 1. Body Glow by Skinny Tan: Best light self-tanning lotion for pale skin Skip ahead to find out which tanning lotions we recommend for fast and gradual results on different skin types, or read on for tips on choosing the best tanning lotion for you. Vitamins A, B5 & E: Key for fighting free radicals to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesDeep hydration: Sunflower, Olive and Coconut Oils provide deeper moisturisation for longer-lasting colour. Buyers with very pale skin (including one with albinism) rate Body Glow’s gentle colour-building properties, which begin from the very first application but never get over the top. Three times a week is more than enough to build up a natural glow, but you can use it every day if you want a deeper tan. The colour lasts well, too, making this one of the best-value products in our lineup. Biosine Complex®: An advanced combination of Tea Tree Oil, Olive Oil, Aloe Vera and Panthenol. These soothe, soften and moisturise skin, allowing your natural pigmentation process to tan you faster and darker.

Emerald Bay Definitely Dark dark tanning lotion 250 ml Emerald Bay Definitely Dark dark tanning lotion 250 ml

Active ingredient “Illumitone” (melitan) works with your skin’s own tanning pigments (melanin) to enhance your tan, which Piz Buin claims “more than doubles” the colour of your natural tan. So, it’s a tan booster rather than a fake tan, with the great advantage that it only increases your tan where you’re already tanning. Therefore, there’s no risk of weird tanned spots (inner arms etc) or orange residue on your clothes or bed sheets. Buyers also love that it’s water-resistant without feeling greasy, and absorbs really fast. Tea Tree Oil: Ensures you feel fresh after your tanning session. This combats after-tanning odours, and fragrance lasts long after your tanning session. Apply all over your body within 10 minutes of your sunbed. For best results start at your feet and work up the body in a circular motion.

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Unlike most tanning lotions, Piz Buin Tan & Protect Tan Intensifier can be used along with a high-SPF sun cream, because it doesn’t contain ingredients that stop the SPF from working properly. In fact, it offers SPF 15 protection by itself, which certainly helps but may not be enough for your face, so it’s worth topping up.