THE SCIENCE BEHIND XEN-TAN

 

XEN-TAN is dedicated to creating products that use the latest technology to achieve a beautiful and modern self-tan. From the beginning, we have formulated our products to suit even the most discriminating sunless tanning customers. With enough products on the market that delivered less than superior results, we wanted Xen-Tan to be something completely different.

 

Xen-Tan addresses the two main problems with self-tan: the orange color and the processing odor. We use a unique time-release copolymer to control the amount of DHA (dihydroxyacetone), the tanning ingredient that is released on the skin during application. If released too quickly, DHA creates unpleasant odors and the infamous self-tanner orange finish. By controlling the release of DHA, Xen-Tan products are able to give a natural-looking tan with olive undertones.

 

People who tan naturally in the sun have olive undertones, so mimicking that with self-tan looks much more realistic. Treating the skin and protecting it is just as important to us as tanning. Our chemists spent two years creating a formula that had the correct balance of tanning and nourishing components.

 

Green Tea - Helps to fight free radicals that cause damage to the skin. Not only is it very soothing, it also helps to neutralize UV light and is an antioxidant.

 

Vitamin A - Is an antioxidant and is vital for growth, maintenance and health of the skin.

 

Vitamin E - Helps to balance the skin and works as an antioxidant and helps to prevent cellular damage.

 

Shea Butter - An excellent moisturizer extracted from a nut from the Karite tree. It helps with cellular restoration and is healing and provides elasticity to the skin.

 

Gingko Biloba - Helps to strengthen fragile skin. It increases collagen and balances skin texture.

 

Moroccan Oil - Exceptional moisturizer with skin protecting properties. It has a very smooth texture.

 

Peptides - Stimulates the skin to build collagen (for firmness) and prevents wrinkles.

 

We also use light fresh scents that are familiar and commonly liked by women and men. Vanilla, Cucumber-Melon, Coconut, Mint, and Almond scents make tanning something to look forward to as a body treatment, as well as, a superior tan.