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TAN-BOOSTING BODY LOTION

Base Tan

Upgrade your daily body care routine with this tan maximizing body lotion. Use just once a day to dramatically boost your natural tanning ability. Supports melanin production so you can get a darker tan in less time. 

  • Tan-accelerating
  • Lightweight
  • Deeply hydrating
  • Super smooth
  • Smells amazing!
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FAQs

How dark can I expect to get?

Everyone is different and the depth of your tan will depend on a lot of things, like the UV index, how close you are to water, altitude and your genetic predisposition to produce melanin. If you have naturally medium/olive skin tones, you can expect the most dramatic results. More on the fair/ or ivory skin side? Expect a natural golden glow.

Does this contain fake tan?

No way. Fake tan stinks and it stains and we don’t include it in any of our formulas.

Do I have to go in the sun for this to work?

You sure do. UV exposure is what activates the melanin-boosting technology.

How long does it take to see results?

Again, everyone is different, but if you use Base Tan daily (for a minimum of 5 days prior to your time in the sun!), you should see results in as little as half an hour.

What does it smell like?

Coconut, peaches, vanilla... heaven, basically. Base Tan uses our signature Tropical Nectar fragrance.

Full ingredients

Full list of ingredients

BASE TAN

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Seed Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Water SOLVENT*
Glycerin HUMECTANT*
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil SKIN CONDITIONING*
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Seed Oil SKIN PROTECTING*
Polyacrylate-13 FILM-FORMING
Butylene Glycol SKIN CONDITIONING
Acetyl Tyrosine TANNING ACCELERATOR
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein SKIN CONDITIONING*
Adenosine Triphosphate SKIN CONDITIONING
Riboflavin SKIN CONDITIONING*
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract ANTIOXIDANT*
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) ANTIOXIDANT
Polyisobutene VISCOSITY INCREASING AGENT
Polysorbate 20 EMULSIFIER*
Sorbitan Isostearate EMULSIFIER
Parfum FRAGRANCE
Phenoxyethanol PRESERVATIVE
Ethylhexylglycerin SKIN CONDITIONING*

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  • Conscious
    Rather than focus on what our products don't contain - we focus on what they do: safe, sustainable, and effective ingredients.
  • Vegan
    Science driven and plant-powered. None of our products contain animal products or by-products.
  • Cruelty-Free
    We love our furry, fluffy and scaley friends. We don’t test on animals and neither do our suppliers.
  • Sustainable
    Our raw materials are sustainably and ethically sourced. Our packaging is fully recyclable and we eliminate unnecessary waste wherever possible.

"This lotion is AMAZING! Light, refreshing and rubs in well with no residue .. best of all it helps you tan - seriously what more could you ask for in a daily lotion?!"

Sarah R. - Verified buyer

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Your skin is craving this.

How it works

A Little About Our Tan Boost Technology™

Melanin is your body’s ’built-in’ protection from sunburns, its first defense against UV rays, and is what gives our skin its color. The darker your skin, the more melanin is naturally present in your body. The melanin in your skin also acts as a natural form of DNA protection and is what shields the precious nucleus of your skin cells, blocking and preventing the aging effect of ultraviolet radiation.

When you apply Base Tan in the days leading up to sun exposure, you are ‘feeding’ your skin the essential amino acids it needs to boost and support melanin production. We call this our Tan Boost Technology™.

Using Base Tan helps equip your skin with the nutrition it needs to maximize melanin production and get the deep, dark tan you’ve been longing for while spending less time in the sun.

Supplement that process with potent antioxidants and innovative natural anti-aging ingredients like seaberry seed and açaí oils, and you’ve got yourself one powerhouse of a body lotion designed to help you bronze quickly and naturally while leaving your skin radiant and hydrated.

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How It Works

A Little About Our Tan Boost Technology™

Having a perfect tan doesn’t happen by accident - and if you really do it wrong you’re likely to seriously do some damage to your skin in the process. Take note of theseTop 5 Tanning Mistakes , and you’ll be on your way to flawless bronze in no time.

Mistake #1 - You weren’t prepared

Just like anything else, preparation is key to your tanning success. In order for your skin to produce melanin (the pigment which gives your skin its color), it needs the amino acid tyrosine. By applying a tan optimizing lotion in advance, you are essentially providing your skin with the fuel it needs to produce more melanin. For this, we suggest Base Tan, a richly-hydrating body lotion that contains a blend of tyrosine with other dynamic tan-activators as part of its proprietary Tan Boost Technology.

Mistake #2 - You’re rushing it

Slow and steady wins the race! You really have to work at achieving a tan or you risk burning. Take your time and slowly expose yourself to the sun in short increments until you build your tan gradually. You may believe the old wives tale that your red burn will later ‘turn into a tan’, but the truth is, it will quickly slough away as your skin peels and you will have inevitably cause some deeper underlying damage. Don’t rush it.

Mistake #3 - You're not moisturizing

When you spend any time in the sun, UV rays in combination with heat can zap the moisture out of your skin. That’s why its important to hydrate like your life depended on it! At the end of the day, wash away any sweat, oil, sunscreen, or sand in the shower and follow up with a rich moisturizer. Try out our High Tide in Shower Moisturizer. This lightweight body lotion works with the water on your skin to provide lasting moisture without leaving you feeling greasy. Save time in your day by applying before drying off and lock in that tropical hydration for the entire day.

Mistake # 4 - You got a burn instead

It happens to the best of us, our summers are short and vacations are even shorter - so we lay out and ignore the tingly skin until it’s too late. When you’re red and crispy, it’s important to minimize the long-term effects of sun damage as much as possible by supercharging your skin with antioxidants to combat the UV damage. Our unique after-sun Over Exposed, is not your typical aloe gel. It’s made with a unique extract from the Tasmanian Pepper plant which helps immediately reduce the appearance of redness, while an advanced neuro-peptide penetrates deep to the source of discomfort and alleviates the sore, irritated sensations caused by a sunburn.

Mistake #5 - You neglected SPF

While it may seem counter-intuitive to use SPF when you’re trying to get a tan - it's really important if you care about the long-term health of your skin. Even though sunscreen is meant to shield us from UV rays, in real-life situations involving sun, sand, beach towels, and sweat, plenty of UV rays still make it through to our skin. So while applying an SPF won’t stop you from getting a tan, it will prevent you from burning. This is exactly why we created Smart Screen, the world’s first mineral tanning sunscreen - it has all the same tan-accelerating properties as our signature Base Tan formula, but with the addition of a mineral-based SPF 20 to help keep your skin protected and healthy.

For more tanning tips, check out our Blog here

Backed by science, packed with nature.

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Tan Boost Technology™

This specially-formulated amino acid is where the magic happens. It helps your skin to make more melanin, which speeds up the tanning process… so you can spend less time worrying about your tan and more time enjoying the sun.

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Seaberry Seed Oil

This healing herbal antioxidant not only sounds magical but is a total powerhouse when it comes to protecting your skin against UV damage. Using sea buckthorn berry seeds supports the formation of cell tissue, meaning this oil can work wonders on wounds. Its antimicrobial activity also has soothing, calming effects on your skin.

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Açaí Oil

This highly active oil is amazing when it comes to soothing inflammation and quenching very dry skin. Its phytosterols have a soothing effect while its Omega fatty acids (6 and 9) protect the skin from environmental damage. It’s also rich in a range of natural antioxidants, which help protect your skin from environmental stressors.

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Avocado Oil

Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, softening, soothing. Ah, avocado. Is there anything it can’t do? This oil keeps your skin hydrated and helps to minimize damage from free radicals.

FULL INGREDIENTS

Full list of ingredients

BASE TAN

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Seed Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Butylene Glycol, Acetyl Tyrosine, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Water SOLVENT*
Glycerin HUMECTANT*
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil SKIN CONDITIONING*
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Seed Oil SKIN PROTECTING*
Polyacrylate-13 FILM-FORMING
Butylene Glycol SKIN CONDITIONING
Acetyl Tyrosine TANNING ACCELERATOR
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein SKIN CONDITIONING*
Adenosine Triphosphate SKIN CONDITIONING
Riboflavin SKIN CONDITIONING*
Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract ANTIOXIDANT*
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) ANTIOXIDANT
Polyisobutene VISCOSITY INCREASING AGENT
Polysorbate 20 EMULSIFIER*
Sorbitan Isostearate EMULSIFIER
Parfum FRAGRANCE
Phenoxyethanol PRESERVATIVE
Ethylhexylglycerin SKIN CONDITIONING*

How To Use It

Instructions to suit all styles of sun-chasing.

Vacay? Summer holiday? Weekend getaway?

To maximize your skin’s natural tanning ability, apply Base Tan daily for a minimum of 5-7 days before prolonged sun exposure. This ensures your skin is fully-loaded with all the nutrients it needs to both protect itself and optimize its tanning potential.

Live in a sun-filled spot?

Apply Base Tan daily to support your skin’s natural protective functions, load it up with antioxidants and hydration, and keep your body’s bronzing ability at full boost.

Live in a cold or sun-starved region?

Take advantage of what little sun you do have! Apply Base Tan in the days leading up to and during (less-intense) sun exposure to achieve your body’s best glow.

We ALWAYS suggest using a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 20 (such as Smart Screen) if you intend to expose yourself to the sun. Using BaseTan alone does not provide adequate protection from sunburns, especially during extended sunbathing.

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Smooth, protect & restore. Achieve your darkest bronze while still keeping your skin healthy, soft and protected. Accelerate your natural bronze with Base Tan and Smart Screen, while Over Exposed works to refresh and revitalize. 

  • Tan darker, faster with less UV 
  • Keeps skin protected from the sun
  • Restores and maintains skin health
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