Posted : 06/01/2002

Posted : 06/01/2002

Bronzer Showcase

Indoor tanners have their choice from many quality bronzers on the market. Depending on their needs, they have their pick from tingle or nontingle, hot-action or cool-action--and now from cosmetic or DHA. LOOKING FIT showcases some of today's newest and most popular bronzers on the market.

Aloha Tan Supply, Inc.

Pole La, meaning dark sun, is an extreme cool-action bronzer packed with Hawaiian hemp extract and a special active ingredient, Actibronze. A rich tropical fragrance enhances the tanning experience. Pukana La, which means sunshine in Hawaiian, also joins the family. This stimulating bronzer is only for tanners experienced with hot products. The Actibronze complex for melanin acceleration combines with natural plant extracts for skin softening, clean effective bronzing ingredients and the intense skin stimulation to create an awesome tan in the shortest possible time, the company says.

For more information call (800) 704-1280.

Biddiscombe Laboratories, Inc.

In products such as Victory and Valiant, Biddiscombe Laboratories uses dihydroxyacetone (DHA) bronzers refined from vegetable sources because they provide natural-looking tans that last longer than those from cosmetic bronzers, says the company. Biddiscombe's manufacturing process--applying hot emulsion technology--dramatically reduces side effects such as staining or yellow tinting practically to none at all.

For more information call (800) 258-3313.

Australian Gold, Inc.

New from Australian Gold for 2002 is Dark Fire, an intense tanning glaze with tingle and instant bronzer. It is packed with potent natural botanical extracts and native tree oils to maintain the skin's natural moisture balance and provide a powerful defense against free-radical damage. Dark Fire glaze contains intense levels of StimuTan tingle power for a "just off the beach" natural glow, and Natural Bronzing Extract additives promote an immediate, bronzed color.

For more information call (800) 448-3218.

Body Invest

Golden Indulgence is a blissfully smooth, dark tanning formula. The rich, tingle-free lotion has a light DHA bronzer as well as Unipertan, vitamins and herbal extracts for quick, dark tanning. Tanners can fulfill their desire for a dark, golden tan and beautiful, dewy skin, the company says. It is scented with the oils of sweet almond and coconut.

For more information call (888) 829-2831.

Bask

Bask's newest products, Marshmallow and Marshmallow Plus, are air-infused foamers that combine incredible packaging, a new cucumber-melon fragrance and more active ingredients for all tanners. Both products penetrate the skin with lightning speed, leaving it with a sheen of intense moisture, the company says. Marshmallow and Marshmallow Plus contain a clear streak-free bronzer and high levels of extra-virgin hemp seed oil, marshmallow extract, vitamins, botanicals and L-tyrosine. Marshmallow is a tingle-free experience, while Marshmallow Plus features a demanding tingle for more avid tanners.

For more information call (877) 926-5227.

BreeZe Products

Island Fudge Hot is a specially formulated, heat- activated bronzer combined with the extreme tingle factor of the company's O²-powered intensifier. It is fueled by all-natural botanical oils and moisture-rich vitamins A, C and E complex. Island Fudge Cool is a cool-action bronzer formula that features an all-natural, heat-activated melanin stimulator combined with a super-oxygen-fueled cooling lotion to moisturize skin and give a streak-free, luxurious tan.

For more information call (888) 330-8570.

California Tan

California Tan Suddenly Sun Bronzing Powder is a cosmetic bronzing powder that works with natural complexion to give a perfect touch of color--all over, any time. Designed specially for those who prefer not to tan the delicate facial area, this powder gives the face a sun-kissed glow. Suddenly Sun is perfect for all skin complexions and is "one shade fits all." It can be worn by itself or over foundation, and the premium formula won't streak, cake or flake. Suddenly Sun also may be used to fill in tan lines by simply dusting the powder generously over the body for an instant touch-up and all-over glow.

For more information call (800) 786-2273.

Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay's Sunburst Sorbet is a freshly scented, deep, dark bronzing cocktail that delivers a smooth, golden-brown tan. It is blended with sugar-cane bronzers to deliver dark results in two to three hours while sea botanicals accentuate, moisturize and smooth dark tanning results. Soothing agave nectar helps rejuvenate skin to enhance the appearance of a rich, tropical tan.

For more information call (888) 44-EMBAY.

Fiesta Sun

Leading the '02 tanning season for Fiesta Sun is Bronzed 10X Xtreme, which contains Xtreme levels of multiple tingling ingredients and is designed for advanced tanners. Advanced levels of exclusive Formula 420 and virgin hemp seed oil are added to the company's spiciest Pepper yet.

For more information call (877) 926-5227.

Custom HBC Corp.

Custom HBC's body bronzing lotion is loaded with tan enhancers, vitamins and skin-soothing ingredients, and contains special bronzing agents that help develop a tan almost immediately. The bronzer tingle lotion combines the benefits of body bronzing and regular-strength tingle factor into one product. It provides virtually instant color plus the hot-action, skin-stimulating benefits of a tingle product.

For more information call (877) 442-9881.

Flavours

Dip into a simply irresistible tanning recipe with Double Dutch Fondue, which covers tanners in warm, velvety layers of skin-stimulating bronzers and natural exotic moisturizers. Tanners will love the color of this hot and delectable experience, the company says.

For more information call (877) 603-9072.

Glimra-NutraLabs

Extreme Heat with Bronzer and Zero Heat with Bronzer represent a revolutionary breakthrough in tanning technology, according to the company. Researchers call it dual-action design. Each formula has a sophisticated anti-aging complex that pushes the limit by punching tans through the toughest of bronzing plateaus. Extreme Heat and Zero Heat feed and nourish the skin with factors like Sepilift, MSM, Shea Butter and Tocomin, a super vitamin E complex.

For more information call (866) 688-7522.

Designer Skin

Experience the power of Bombshell 100XX Dark Tanning Bronzer. Enriched with white-tea extract, soy and CoQ-10, this "ultra-extreme sizzle" formula yields unsurpassed tanning results while the synergistic perfection of vitamins, botanicals and oils provide exceptional skincare, the company says. Bask in the sensuous pleasure of this radiant bronzer blend while enveloped in the exhilarating fragrance of kiwi-watermelon.

For more information call (877) 756-3337.

Hoss Sauce

Hoss Sauce Tanning Products offers two bronzing lotions: the original Stinger Bronzing Formula and Stinger Hot Bronzing Formula. Both lotions have been reformulated from their original versions, making them easier to apply and improving their rate of absorption, thus delivering quick results and a rich bronze color while preparing the body for tanning. The intense accelerators are formulated with maximum levels of L-tyrosine and riboflavin as well as free radical-fighting anti-oxidants. Vitamins A, E, encapsulated vitamin C, and fine moisturizing ingredients have been added to promote healthy skin.

For more information call (800) 275-2855.

Elements Products

Elements' Bronze is a premium, tingle-free tanning formula enriched with grape seed oil, hemp oil and the company's Tanplex formula to stimulate melanin production and give skin a deep, dark and bronzing glow. Powerful antioxidants and nutrients provide skin with exceptional nourishment for optimum tanning results.

For more information call (866) 875-0881.

Italian Thunderbolt

Sicilian Bronze will give tanners a rich, golden-bronze tan in just one session, according to the company. It contains tyrosine to stimulate melanin production and a concentrated bronzing agent to leave a natural-looking tan after one application. Aloe vera gel helps oxygenate the skin and increase circulation to enhance and accelerate tanning, while natural moisturizing ingredients shield skin from dryness, and revitalize and regenerate the skin. The deep, penetrating formula has no greasy feel and does not sit on top of the skin.

For more information call (800) 998-2658.

Mediterranean

Take a cruise on the warm, clear waters of the Mediterranean with the Cruise Dark Tanning Lotion. This hot bronzer, enriched with natural sea fennel extract, will give tanners the warmth of the sun, while keeping skin soft, silky and brilliant, the company says.

For more information call (800) 754-1723.

John Abat International

Tanners can reveal their most dramatic and alluring tan with the JA Accelerating Bronzer, available in two exclusive formulas: Tingle-Free and JA Tingle Factor 4. The ingredient blend contains effective tanning and skincare ingredients to vastly augment abundant melanin production for deep, dark tanning results and superior skincare, the company says.

For more information call (800) 532-9035.

Ms. Suncare

From the Ms. Suncare full line of bronzers, there is Ms. Haughty. For advanced tanners, Ms. Haughty is a formula-80 hot-action bronzer with a touch of shimmer and a light plumeria fragrance to give customers a glistening, golden brown color. It also helps nourish skin and increase the ability to retain a healthy-looking tan.

For more information call (800) 386-2826.

Kava Kava International

Experience the thundering crash of Blue Wave against the body. It is wickedly cool and temptingly addictive, the company says. Tans are accelerated by its fast-moving blends and extracts that cool, splash and drench skin with excitement. Blue Wave's double-action formula will allow tanning moments to explode with that island-rich, dark tan.

For more information call (800) 922-1644.

Performance Brands, Inc./Pro Tan

Performance Brands, makers of Pro Tan professional tanning products, offers the 2 Minute Tan Instant Sunless Bronzer, featuring an exclusive self-tanning complex with a medium tint of instant color for guaranteed, streak-free tanning. The light gel formula dries in minutes and can be worn under clothes. The tan deepens in two to three hours.

For more information call (800) 555-8895.

Loca Suncare International

Luxurious Vida Loca is a unique complement of the richest bronzing agents in a balanced non-tingle formula--the perfect addition to a tanner's experience, according to the company.

For more information call (800) 200-5446.

Matahari

Matahari's Dark Sexy Tan is a Step 2 cocktail that satisfies the desire for instant color with a sensuous blend of tan-enhancing bronzers and Javanese coffee extracts that promote a deeper-looking tan while evening out skin tone. Pro-Vitasun Complex helps support the tanning process in achieving deep, dark, results as the hypnotic essence of jasmine, neroli and patchouli oils enrapture the senses and inspire a feeling of sexy confidence.

For more information call (877) MATAHARI.

Power Tan Corp.

Power Tan's Sub Zero is a nontingle, maximum tanning lotion with cooling bronzers. It speeds up the tanning process while cooling down with the delicious fragrance of chocolate-chip mint, the company says.

For more information call (800) 949-4745.

Shark Bite Sun Solutions

Shark Bite Sun Solutions lotions give tanners the opportunity to take their tan to a darker side. Copper Shark is a self-action bronzer for deeper, darker, sun-kissed skin without the tingle. Moisturizers help tanners obtain healthy skin and prevent wrinkles. The lotion is recommended for experienced tanners who already have a base tan.

For more information call (800) 892-5015 or (800) 522-1058.

Swedish Beauty/ ATS, Inc.

Chocolate Indulgence Premium Dark Tanning Formula, the newest, most-exclusive tanning product in the Swedish Beauty Browning Line, establishes radiant, bronzed results in minutes. The 100-percent aloe-based formula is a rich blend of the most powerful antioxidants and natural tanning oils formulated to promote the darkest, healthiest-looking tan possible. It is enriched with Natural Bronzing Extract bronzers to establish radiant, bronzed results in minutes.

For more information call (800) 390-5949.

Sun Shooters

Sun Shooters features Captain N' Cola Red Heat, new for 2002. Captain N' Cola Red Heat is like a shot of spiced rum, according to the company, and its sizzling bronzer and CoQ10 complex will ignite a tanner's way to a beautiful, golden-brown tan.

For more information call (800) 421-7314.

Synergy Tan

Designed for advanced tanners, Bronzed Honey is a hot-action blend of amino acids, bio-activating proteins and light, golden bronzers that dramatically darken and enhance a tan without leaving skin streaky or unnatural- looking. Intense redness and warming will occur shortly after application.

For more information call (800) 325-0836.

Supre, Inc.

Supre's new entry for 2002 is its Hempz Hydroponic Bronzer, a unique two-in-one formula that contains Ultra Dark Tan Maximizers, Hempz Tannabis Sativa formula and self-action bronzers for an instant forbidden tan. Part of the company's popular Hempz line, the bronzer gives beautiful extra color to skin and is an excellent moisturizer, the company says.

For more information call (800) 825-7020.

Tan Incorporated

Tan Incorporated presents two formulas from its Brown Sugar Total Hemp Complex line: a hot bronzer and tingle-free bronzer. Both bronzers have a high concentration of hemp seed oil and CoQ10, as well as a mulberry fragrance. The hot bronzer also has quad-action tingle.

For more information call (888) 567-5630.

Surfside

Surfside's two newest products, Adrenaline Hot Bronzer and Adrenaline Bronzer, contain an innovative and refreshing blend of essential extracts, pure moisturizers and Surfside's exclusive Aquatanical complex to fit perfectly into any indoor tanning program. The hot-action formula of Adrenaline Hot Bronzer combines dark tanning results with the company's strongest skin stimulation ever. It has natural bronzers for instant color and exotic moisturizers, including hemp seed oil. Adrenaline Bronzer's formula has the same bronzers and moisturizers to yield the color tanners want while keeping skin silky, soft and moist.

For more information call (888) 641-3171.

Ultimate

For tanners who prefer the cooler side of tanning, Black Ice is a maximum-strength, advance-tanning intensifier with bronzer/coolant. It will instantaneously impact tanning capability with the rush of Ultimate's SubZero Surge cooling action and Frost Bronzing Agent. Encounter an intense cooling action and instant golden glow as the tan reaches an incredible degree.

For more information call (800) 230-5955.