Could these tanning gummies let you give up fake tan forever? Swap hours of fake tanning for a couple of sweeties each day to get skin to take on a gorgeous glow? OK, we are listening...
What Are Tanning Gummies?
Utan's Original Tan Gummies launched online at Superdrug this month, promising a new kind of daily glow boost that sits somewhere between skincare, supplements and self-tan. They have been seven years in development and have impressive clinical study results from 90-day trials.
This is not the first time that Utan has delved into this market, and tan supplements are not a new concept. It is well known that you can adjust the colour of your skin with large amounts of beta carotene, a nutrient found in carrots that is responsible for their orange colour. Eating too many carrots can turn you slightly orange, as seen in the #carrotmaxxing trend on social media.
How Do They Work?
Utan's Original Tan Gummies do not contain beta carotene or synthetic versions of it. Instead, the formula has been designed to support the skin's natural tanning pathways from the inside out, using a blend of L-Tyrosine, copper, zinc and vitamin E, with no beta-carotene at all.
In their clinical study, over 90 days, every single one of the 32 participants showed a measurable skintone shift. According to the brand, independent testing physically verified a significant increase in the skin's Minimal Erythema Dose (MED). This means the formula actively elevates the skin's natural threshold and resilience against UV-induced redness.
Can You Give Up Sunscreen?
Emphatically no. Utan are the first to clarify that the boost to MED is not enough to replace sunscreen, so daily SPF to protect your skin from ageing and skin-cancer-causing damage is still non-negotiable.
Can You Give Up Fake Tan?
Well, actually maybe yes. If you are a bottle bronze aficionado, waiting 90 days where you used to wait 8 hours or less may not feel like a reasonable swap, but with forward planning, it presents an alternative. Clinical trials showed that 90.6% of users stated they would use fewer topical self-tanners and cosmetic bronzers to achieve their desired glow, and 96.8% of participants reported a warmer, healthier-looking and effortlessly radiant glow that fades perfectly and evenly without patching or streaking.
The Original Tan Gummies are £30 for 60 gummies. Take 2-3 gummies per day with a meal containing at least 3 grams of fat. Suck until dissolved.
If you still want to boost your colour with a bit of bottle, head to Boots where the Bondi Sands range is reduced by up to 50%, including their Bondi Sands Self Tan Foam in Light/Medium and Dark, down from £17.49 to £11.66.
