Products designed to enhance skin color during indoor tanning sessions are formulated with ingredients that stimulate melanin production and deliver cosmetic color. These formulations often contain components such as tyrosine, copper peptides, and dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to promote deeper, darker, and faster tanning results. Examples range from lotions with immediate color payoff to those that develop over several hours after UV exposure.
The utilization of such specialized products can maximize tanning efficiency and minimize the number of sessions needed to achieve a desired skin tone. They may also incorporate moisturizing and skin-conditioning agents to counteract the drying effects of UV radiation, potentially mitigating premature aging and improving overall skin health. Historically, these tanning aids have evolved from simple oils designed to attract sunlight to complex formulations addressing both tanning and skincare concerns.