Gatineau - Tan Accelerating Lotion, Enhance Natural Tanning, For Face & Body (400ml)

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Tan accelerators come in multiple forms, from tablets to injections (which are illegal in the UK), but for the purpose of this piece, we will only be talking about lotions. For those looking to build a gradual tan without the need for artificial tanning products. Gatineau Tan Accelerating Lotion has a unique triple action that helps to prepare, boost and prolong tanning. It encourages the skin's natural self-protection through advanced-performance melanin production activators.

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You don’t need to be a chemist to tell when a product is too harsh. If your skin feels tight when you come out of the shower, or dry after using a certain serum, these are give-away signs. This is bad news for your tan too, as skin needs to be balanced and hydrated to hold onto it. “Avoid formulations that have high amounts of alcohol, which can be drying and may cause your tan to fade faster,” advises Cleeve. Another common culprit is fragrance. You’ll be able to feel (and smell) if these ingredients are present in products in high concentrations. If so, swap for something gentler and more nourishing. 8. Exfoliate less afterwardAs the name suggests, tan accelerators are products that enhance the outdoor tanning process. The production of the color-giving pigment of skin, Melanin, is accelerated by these products resulting in accelerated tanning. TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SKIN: The tan extender lotion with natural skin care combo of COCONUT OIL, SWEET ALMOND OIL, AVOCADO OIL 🥑 and VITAMIN E in the body moisturizer will keep your skin silky smooth and deeply hydrated. Getting a bit more technical, Dr Sonia added that they “contain ingredients that stimulate or increase your melanin production to tan faster, with many containing tanositol, which can activate, intensify and prolong tanning”. You’ve enjoyed the sun, diligently slathered on SPF, and (hopefully) avoided needing to know how to treat sunburn. How you treat your skin post-sun exposure is also really important if you want to keep that glow going. “The key to holding onto a tan post-holiday is to keep skin moisturized and hydrated,” says Michaella Bolder, St.Tropez Tanning & Skincare Expert. IN THE SUN OR IN THE SUNBED: Apply the body oil before sunbathing or sunbed sessions but at least 10 mins after you apply sunscreen. Start with a high SPF and reduce the time spent on the sunbed to avoid burning. The tan accelerator for the sunbed will speed up the natural tanning process.

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Worrying about your skin's appearance is common on the first day of a vacation, which can make you more likely to neglect sun safety and end up peeling. “Using self-tan prior to holiday not only gives you confidence but will also reduce the temptation for over-exposure,” advises Cleeve. It’s best to do this before you go away, as, according to Abi, “self-tans contain DHA, which can compromise the efficacy of UVA filters.” Aqua , Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Stearyl Heptanoate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Vitis Vinifera Oil , Behenic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Stearyl Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Vegetable Oil, Sucrose Polysoyate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Menthoxypropanediol, Xanthan Gum, PEG-8, Parfum , Allantoin, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis , Tromethamine, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Laureth-7, Tetrasodium Edta, Citronellol, Glyceryl Acrylate / Acrylic Acid Copolymer, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Geraniol, Palmitoyl Methoxytryptamine, Methylparaben, Vanilla Tahitensis , Dextran, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Isobutylparaben, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Yellow 5 , Red 40 .Gel texture for face – The gel is suitable for whole-body skin applications, including the face. EcoTan accelerator gel is fast-absorbing and non-greasy, leaving no streaks or residue on your skin or clothes. Providing you with a longer-lasting natural tan than other instant tan products and formulas. Ingredients are suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians, for use on all skin types, and are cruelty-free in manufacturing procedures. Further emphasising these risks, the Skin Cancer Foundation states that “tanning is a sign of skin damage”. So your golden glow, unless from a bottle, is as far from healthy as you may have thought. And when it comes to sunbeds, the NHS explains that these are even worse, sharing “the British Association of Dermatologists advises that people should not use sunbeds or sunlamps”. These products are Transparent when they are rubbed into the skin. There's no color that stays on the skin like what you would get with a lotion with a tanning bronzer in it.