DARLING moisturizing face and body tan activator Tan Activator, 150 ml

DARLING Tan Activator helps prepare the skin of the face and body for a natural suntan while maintaining moisture and elasticity. Tyrosine helps support melanin production, while aloe vera and calendula extract help reduce discomfort caused by dryness. Coconut, apricot kernel and jojoba oils soften the skin, adding conditioning care to preparation for sunny days. The activator supports the natural tanning process; a separate SPF product is required to protect skin from UV radiation.

Dry and insufficiently cared for skin may require additional moisturizing before sunny days. DARLING Tan Activator is a face and body emulsion that helps prepare the skin for sun exposure and supports the formation and maintenance of a natural tan. The lightweight, fast-absorbing formula combines tyrosine with aloe, calendula and skin-softening oils. This emulsion is not a self-tanning agent and does not replace a sunscreen with SPF.

Tan activator with aloe and calendula

• Tyrosine helps promote natural melanin production.
• Aloe vera and calendula complement the moisturizing and soothing treatment.
• Coconut and apricot kernel oils soften the skin.
• Vitamin E in the formula has antioxidant properties.
• Light, silky texture with Monoi de Tahiti fragrance.

Key ingredients and their benefits

• Tyrosine helps support melanin production and natural suntan development.
• Aloe vera and calendula extract help moisturize, soothe and condition the skin.
• Coconut, apricot kernel and jojoba oils help keep skin soft and supple.
• Vitamin E complements the formula with antioxidants; glycerin, sodium lactate and sodium PCA help maintain skin moisture.

How to use

• Apply evenly to face and body skin as needed.
• To prepare the skin, start using it ten days before planned sun exposure.
• Before sun exposure, additionally apply a suitable sunscreen and reapply according to the product's instructions.
• The activator does not replace sunscreen with SPF.

The two skincare steps serve different purposes: the activator prepares the skin and cares for the tan, while the SPF product provides sun protection. Using the activator does not remove the need to reapply sunscreen regularly.

Product details

• Brand: DARLING.
• Product: Tan Activator.
• Volume: 150 ml.
• Application area: face and body.
• Product type: tan activator.
• Product code: AG.DRG501.
• EAN: 8056147471014.

Product story

DARLING Tan Activator focuses on preparing and caring for the skin before sunny days. Its role in the skincare ritual is to help keep skin hydrated, soft and supple while supporting a natural suntan. Tyrosine connects this idea with a specific ingredient that helps enhance the natural tanning process.

The light texture of the emulsion and skin-softening oils create a pleasant feeling on the skin. Aloe vera and calendula complement the care, while coconut and apricot kernel oils help keep the skin pleasantly soft. The fragrance of Monoi de Tahiti gives the ritual a tropical feel, typical of DARLING skincare products for use on sunny days.

The brand combines effective skincare with an enjoyable application experience through this preparation step. You can add the tan activator to your routine before a trip, while keeping sunscreen as a necessary, separate part of your sun-care routine.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a self-tanner?

It supports the development of a natural suntan rather than coloring the skin without sun exposure.

Does it replace SPF cream?

No. A separate sunscreen is required when in the sun.

When to start using?

To prepare the skin, it can be used ten days before exposure to the sun.

Related DARLING products

Apply DARLING High Protection SPF 50 or another suitable SPF before going into the sun. After sun exposure, care can be continued with DARLING Soothe-Me Moisturizing After Sun Lotion.

Ingredients (INCI)

AQUA; HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL; GLYCERYL STEARATE SE; ISODODECANE; PROPANEDIOL; C12-20 ACID PEG-8 ESTER; GLYCERIN; CETEARYL ALCOHOL; TYROSINE; TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; SODIUM LACTATE; SODIUM PCA; CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT; ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE POWDER; SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL; COCOS NUCIFERA OIL; PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL; ALLANTOIN; TOCOPHEROL; PHENOXYETHANOL; HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE; POLYACRYLAMIDE; ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN; CETEARYL ISONONANOATE; C13-14 ISOPARAFFIN; GLYCINE SOJA OIL; HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE; LAURETH-7; PARFUM; AMYL CINNAMAL; LINALOOL; BENZYL SALICYLATE; HYDROXYCITRONELLAL; ALCOHOL; DIMETHICONE; POLYAMIDE-3; TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE.