Looking Fit 06/2003: Sunless Solutions

2003 Sunless Showcase
Sunless Solutions

As spray booths and airbrush systems gain in popularity, more manufacturers are developing their own brands of sunless solution for use in spray equipment. LOOKING FIT presents the growing list of solutions.

BreeZe Products

BreeZe Products offers a variety of high-quality airbrushing solutions for airbrush compressors and booths. All include cutting-edge ingredients erythrulose and DHA with a choice of bronzing percentages to satisfy all skin types. The airbrushing solutions are available in brown, clear and blue tints.

For more information, call (888) 330-8570.

California Tan

Make sure your customers' first sunless spray-tanning experience is the best experience with new Suddenly Sun Bronzing Spray Solution from California Tan. Formulated to outperform currently available sunless sprays, it combines California Tan's exclusive self-tanning technology with progressive skincare for unmatched results, the company says. Suddenly Sun yields fast-acting, long-lasting and proven sunless results with California Tan's exclusive DHA BRONZEXTEND Complex. The solution is quick-drying with no sticky after-feel, and the SD alcohol-free formula won't dry or irritate skin. It contains black walnut extract, aloe vera, vitamin E and lutein for added performance and skincare, while a pleasant fragrance masks the DHA odor.

For more information, call (800) 786-2273.

Custom HBC Corp.

Custom HBC Corp. offers sprayable sunless tanning solutions for use with spray booths and airbrush sprayers. The solutions come in a water-clear and deep-brown tinted versions. Both contain generous levels of DHA, bronzing agents and tyrosine for instant, deep color. Both are available in 8-ounce retail sprayers for private labeling as well as 32-ounce and 1-gallon bulk sizes. These sprayable sunless tanning solutions complement the four bronzing lotions already in Custom HBC's private-label line, the company says.

For more information, call (877) 442-9881.

Biddiscombe Laboratories, Inc.

Biddiscombe has become a leader in the manufacturing of dark and clear sunless tanning solutions, the company says. The company guarantees long-lasting results with one simple application from a sunless tanning booth or airbrush tanning system. The secret to Biddiscombe's DHA Solution is the proprietary blend called 305 S, which allows the solution to absorb and dry quickly for a natural-looking color. The solution is designed to work safely in all spray booths and airbrush applicators.

For more information, call (800) 258-3313.

Exotic Tanning Systems

Exotic Tanning Systems' unique solution for airbrush systems will produce immediate tan color that will deepen over the next three to four hours. Maximum color develops within eight to 12 hours and lasts four to seven days, depending on the skin type. The sunless airbrush solution contains two active ingredients: DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and erythrulose. DHA is a substance from fruit sugars that reacts with proteins on the skin surface. Erythrulose is a natural keto sugar that reacts with the amino acids in the skin. When combined with DHA, erythrulose helps produce a deep, uniform and natural-looking tan color without streaking and dryness, and will help prolong the life of the tan, the company says.

For more information, call (800) 346-3584.

Mist-On Systems, Inc.

Mist-On, the originator of automated sunless tanning, present its patented tanning solution. The deep-penetrating, highly-moisturizing and fast-drying solution contains an aloe-rich moisturizer (25-percent aloe), bronzers and DHA. When used in combination with a Mist-On tan unit, consumers get a uniform, long-lasting, golden-brown tan. The solution, marketed only to owners of Mist-On units, is provided in 1.25-gallon, tamper-proof, recyclable canisters.

For more information, call (800) 411-0355.

NORVELL/BodyInvest LLC

Amber Sun Sunless Spray Solution is the flagship product in NORVELL's new sunless spray line. It is the most natural-looking, golden-brown tan color available in UV-free spray-on tanning, the company says. Sunless Spray Solution is a fast-drying, spray-on color solution incorporating a premium instant cosmetic bronzer for immediate color and high levels of DHA bronzer for long-term golden bronzing with no orange color or offensive DHA odor.

The complete system of UV-free tan application products and airbrush equipment also can be used in any manufacturer's airbrush or spray-booth system. Bronzing Wonderdrops is a concentrated cosmetic bronzer that allows a salon to darken spray solution in increments to meet an individual's preference. Pro-Blend DHA Barrier Cream is a high-intensity moisturizer and the answer to over-browning in cuticles, knees, elbows, feet and dry areas. Pro-Primer pH Balancing Formula is a pre-spray that adjusts the pH of the skin in order to enhance the DHA reaction. DHA STOPAntiseptic Bronzing Stain Remover is designed for use after application of any cosmetic or DHA bronzing product to reduce the browning of palms of hands. Pro-Long Tan Extending Lotion helps retain the results of a tanning session longer.

For more information, call (888) 829-2831.

Bronze Solutions

Bronze Solutions presents its new airbrushing solution, Bronze Solutions 2. After the tremendous success of Bronze Solutions 1, the company's experienced chemists developed another high-quality formula with a stronger percentage of self-tanning agents for those customers looking for a deeper tan. Bronze 1 and 2 are superior airbrush tanning sprays that can be used in airbrushing compressors and booths, and are ideal for all skin types, the company says.

For more information, call (800) 627-5934.

Illumina Sunless Tanning Technology

Illumina introduces three new formulations of its Illumination tanning solution. All Illumination DHA solutions are cross-formulated for all skin types. In addition, the products are tanner-friendly--fast-drying without smell or stickiness--and include an innovative instant bronzer. Illumination 1, 2 or 3 can be purchased in 0.5-, 1-, 5-, and 55-gallon sizes.

For more information, call (866) 546-2465.

Stylz by Machiavelli

Stylz by Machiavelli is revolutionizing the tanning industry with its Caribbean Mist sunless tanning solution. The all-natural solution includes an aloe vera base that leaves skin silky smooth without the drying effect of other solutions containing alcohol or harsh chemicals, the company says. A Caribbean Mist tan mimics a UV tan without an orange or rusty look.

For more information, call (800) 771-4826.

Mystic Tan, Inc.

Mystic Tan tanning solution has three components: bronzer, DHA and aloe vera. The bronzer is a water-soluble cosmetic dye designed to product an instant tan. DHA, or dihydroxyacetone, is the component that creates the longer-term tanning effect. DHA reacts with the proteins and amino acids in the skin's superficial layer to form a golden brown color. It begins to darken two to three hours after application, reaches its peak color within 24 hours, and begins to fade within four to five days. Aloe vera, a natural moisturizer, helps carry DHA deep into the skin and promotes softer, smoother skin.

Mystic Tan also produces Perfection spray in a bottle, perfect for use on small touch-up areas after a Mystic Tan. Perfection is available in a trio pack of three 4-ounce bottles of Mystic Tan's Perfection, Exfoliant and Maintainer.

For more information, call (877) 668-8826.

Sunless Direct LLC

Sunless Direct enjoys a growing reputation as a manufacturer of private-label products for salons and distributors. Specializing in the development and formulation of custom DHA solutions, Sunless also provides a complete line of private-label moisturizers, revitalizers, barrier creams and other complementary sunless products. It further distinguishes itself with private-label support-marketing programs featuring high-quality design, packaging and labeling services.

For more information, call (866) 546-2465.