Tanning lotion with bronzer AS a sunless

[livingproof123]

Has anyone tried tanning lotions with bronzers AS sunless tanners WITHOUT actually tanning? I ask becuase I love the way some of the lotions feel and wonder if used on thier own without tanning would I get a subtle boost of color? Most sunless tanning lotions get me WAY too dark and fade funny or are way too light and not show much at all. Plus I never know when to moisturize with those. I figure the bronzer tanning lotions already have moisturizers in them!

[melvelous]

yep i do this with supre smoke black from time to time. You will get a boost regardless bc of the DHA in the lotion. Its good if you are in a pinch or are feeling lazy and you dont wanna go tanning.

[DarkLily87]

I also have done the same with Smoke Black and DS Shine. Always a great boost if you don't have much energy to get out of the house! Or you just want an extra kick, anyway.

[BrownJen]

DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is the main ingredient in sunless tanners, the difference is tanning lotions with DHA contain a smaller percentage, similiar to a sunless gradual tanner. So, yes, the DHA will turn your skin a brownish color without uvr exposure (DHA and melanin production have nothing to do with each other, actually).