Like most tanning lotions, Aloha Tanning Lotion is made with an umber of all natural ingredients that are vegan and vegetarian friendly, as well as cruelty-free.  Aloha Tanning Lotion is not a self-tanner, sunscreen or sunblock.  Instead of tanning the skin with artificial ingredients that can leave the skin with an orange tint or blocking ultraviolet rays, Aloha Tanning Lotion enhances the effects of ultraviolet rays to help promote a deeper, darker tan.

Aloha tanning lotion features a number of ingredients that encourage the production of melanin.  These ingredients offer natural protection from the sun, as well as other benefits to the skin.  Melanin Activating Peptide (M.A.P), one of the main ingredients in most tanning lotions, is a water-soluble, biomimetic peptide with a low molecular weight.  It manipulates the processes within the epidermis by enhancing melanin formation, while balancing the immune system.

Tanning lotions that contain M.A.P. speed up the skins’ reaction to tanning while protecting it from sun damage and discoloration.  M.A.P. is also believed to control allergies and other conditions within the skin that may arise from the usual tanning process.  In addition, tanning lotions that contain melanin activating peptides usually help firm the skin and body, as well as protect against aging.

Aloha Tanning Lotion contains Actibronze.  According to Alban Muller International, Actibronze is made with “bioavailable tyrosine and an enzymatic bioactivator which favors the tanning phenomenon, along with a plant hydrolysate which hydrates and nourishes the epidermis.  Under its action, the skin produces more melanin, the molecule responsible for its color”.

In addition to M.A.P and Actibronze, tanning lotion ingredients range from vegan friendly coconut oil to vegan and vegetarian friendly South African rooibos red tea extract.  Coconut and rooibos are responsible for the pleasant scent of most tanning lotions such as Aloha.  If you want to obtain a beautiful tan, but you still want protection from the sun, make sure the lotion contains M.A.P., coconut oil, pomegranate and rooibos.

In addition to melanin activating peptide, the best tanning lotions contain the following ingredients:

Panthenol
Hemp Seed Extract
Shea Butter
Coconut Oil
Pomegranate Extract
Noni Extract
Javanese Coffee ST Plus
South African Rooibos Red tea Extract
French Wine Extracts
Sake Ferment

According to American Tanning Supplies, Inc. (ATS), tanning lotion ingredients are packed with valuable anti-aging, skin firming, and moisturizing properties but most people don’t understand what does what.  Below is a description of each tanning lotion ingredient, provided by ATS, and exactly what each does for the skin.

Panthenol is a humectant that holds up to 40 times its weight in moisture for the ultimate hydrated glow.

Hemp Seed Extract is a natural oil extract rich in enzymes that help soften and condition the skin to increase UV light absorption for maximum dark color.

Shea Butter is an excellent source of hydration and antioxidant vitamins A, E and F.

Coconut Oil helps defend against free radical damage and moisture loss while leaving skin smooth and soft.

Pomegranate Extract delivers highly potent antioxidants to help prevent and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Noni Extract helps boost skin’s metabolism by providing energy for powerful age defying and improved color development.

Javenese Coffee ST Plus is an advanced skin tightener complex with exotic, highly potent caffeine extracts that promote a more contoured appearance.

South African Rooibos Red Tea Extract contains more antioxidants than green tea (up to 50%) to help fight free radicals while maximizing collagen production.  It has calming and soothing properties for sensitive skin.

French Wine Extracts offer a superior antioxidant which helps prevent extrinsic aging.

Sake Ferment provides intense hydration for the skin.

To purchase Aloha Tanning Lotion, visit: Shop Aloha Tan at http://shop.alohatan.com.