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Efficacy of tan accelerators.

C Jaworsky, J L Ratz, J W Dijkstra

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

|April 1, 1987

Summary

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Tan accelerators, new cosmetic products, were tested on eighteen healthy volunteers. Studies showed no augmented tanning after product use, contradicting company claims of effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Cosmetic science
Dermatology
Photobiology

Background:

Tan accelerators are a recent addition to the cosmetic market.
These products claim to enhance tanning with sun exposure.
Significant publicity surrounds their market introduction.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of two brands of tan accelerators.
To determine if these products augment tanning in healthy volunteers.

Main Methods:

Eighteen healthy volunteers participated in the study.
Participants used two brands of tan accelerators according to package instructions.
Tanning levels were measured at 24, 72, 96 hours, and 1 week post-application.

Main Results:

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No significant increase in tanning was observed in any participant.
Measurements at all time points failed to show augmented tanning.
The study found no evidence supporting the efficacy claims of the tan accelerators.

Conclusions:

The tested tan accelerators did not demonstrate efficacy in augmenting tanning.
Results contradict the marketing claims made by the manufacturers.
Further research may be needed to understand the effects of such products.