Posted by Unique on February 15, 1997 at 17:37:18:
In Reply to: Need Help Tanning posted by Paleface on February 14, 1997 at 20:08:40:
: I have a problem getting a rich dark tan. I use a tanning bed, but even with accelerators or some of the over the counter things that might help, I only get a medium tan. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas. Also what about trisoralen. Is it same and does it work and if so how long does the tan last. If a person uses it how often and how long should your tanning exposure be?
Have you tried canthaxanthin. It's a very dark red carotenoid which when taken in large doses cause carotenemia.
This will pigment the subcutaneous fat under the skin making you look tan. Using this will probably darken
your existing tan by a factor of 2 to 3. You can see these pills being sold in some muscle mags but
if you give me a few weeks (I hate this; I'm starting to sound like I'm advertising or something!) I will be
carrying this product in its raw, powder form. I will probably sell 250 grams of the powder (last at least a
year taking it continuously) for no more than $100.00. I haven't figured out the costs yet but it will be quite
cheap. The other thing is if you could get a hold of some Melanocyte stimulating hormone (a potent analog). This
stuff will stimulate your melanocytes to tan you without even being in the sun.
Keep up the fight
Unique