About Nu-Tan™
Nu-Tan™ is a revolutionary tanning product that uses each person’s own skin tone and type to create a natural, healthy-looking tan.
But, unlike spray-on products or self-tan creams, the tan is real. So, there are no streaks, no stains, or messy applications. The tan is a natural one that gives a healthy, gradual glow.
It is ideal for those with pale skin that burns easily and for anyone that wants a great tan for a special event (such as a summer holiday or a wedding) without having to spend hours in the sun.
This tanning product increases the skin’s production of melanocytes, which is the brown pigment that darkens when we expose it to the sun.
Because the melanocytes are being stimulated, Nu- Tan™ users will darken quicker and burn less. Most importantly, they’ll avoid lying in the sun for hours, which can cause a massive amount of skin damage and ageing.
For NuTan to work, you need to use the product in conjunction with UV exposure.
The average time it takes to see great results is between three and four weeks. However, some clients with extremely fair skin have reported only seeing results at six weeks. But, while a few clients with more sallow tones have noticed their beautiful tan in only seven days.
What is My Skin Type?
At NuTan we consider there to be five different skin types. Ranging from the fairest of the fair to those who never burn in the sun.
This is the palest natural skin tone and is the most sensitive to sun exposure. People with type 1 skin always burn, never tan and usually peel or blister when they have been in the sun for too long. This group includes those that freckle profusely in the sun.
Most customers with type 1 skin start experiencing a change in their overall colour around week four of use. You will need a moderate amount of sun exposure to achieve a deep tan, but you should not burn or peel.
The type 2 group isn’t extremely pale, but still has trouble tanning. They burn easily and usually peel, but can eventually develop a slight tan.
Most customers with type 2 skin should start to darken around the third week of dosages. You’ll probably need a low amount of sun exposure before you get the colour you want, but you shouldn’t burn or peel.
A helpful tip: Your face and arms will probably get darker more quickly than the rest of your body because they’re exposed to the most amount of sun. To keep your tan even, use a good SPF on those areas.
This group covers the widest variety of skin tones and refers to people who burn moderately in the sun but can gradually tan to a light brown. It also covers those who don’t burn much at all and always tan moderately to well. People in this category occasionally peel after prolonged sun exposure but don’t usually peel or freckle.
Most customers with type 3 skin may see a change in their overall skin tone as soon as ten days after starting dosages. However it takes most people closer to two weeks. People with this skin type usually do not have to go in the sun more than twice a week to notice a difference in skin colour.
This group rarely, if ever, burns in the sun and always tans to a deep, dark brown.
They are not prone to peeling or freckling and can tan easily with minimal sun exposure.
Customers with type 4 skin will darken very quickly and will have a very short loading phase.
You could see results in as little as a week, although it might take as long as two to three weeks.
You won’t need to go in the sun to notice a change in your overall skin tone.
Your skin will get darker on its own, without exposure to sunlight or tanning beds.
A helpful tip: If you decide to go in the sun, you should use SPF and be cautious about becoming too dark.
This group includes people who are deeply pigmented and never burn. They are considered insensitive to sunlight. They don’t peel or freckle and are naturally dark with no sun exposure.
What to expect after using Nu-Tan™: People in this group that are interested in using Nu-Tan most likely have a skin condition like vitiligo. This causes the skin to lose its melanocytes, resulting in a patchy discolouration. Although Nu-Tan™ was never developed as a treatment or cure for skin conditions, we do have customers who have had great results from using it. It’s certainly something worth considering and possibly trying after you do some research and talk to your doctor.
Minimising Side Effects
These tips apply particularly to the injections but may also be relevant to other options.
- Always take your Nu-Tan™ dosage directly before bedtime or in the afternoon.
- Wear a physical sunblock like zinc on your lips to minimise darkening.
- Never take more than one injection per day and never exceed your recommended daily dose.
- Take an anti-histamine one to two hours before your injection to ward off any potential allergic reactions.
- Always wear suitable eye protection outdoors (sunglasses) and indoors (tanning goggles).
Lighter freckles and moles, as well as previously unseen moles may darken and become more visible with the use of NuTan™ injections. This can also occur naturally, just by tanning. However, Nu-Tan™ is known to speed up this process in some users.
To reduce the chance of this, do not initially inject more than 0.02ml of Nu-Tan™ into your body between each tanning session. It is believed that tanning evens out the concentration of melanocytes in the body. It can also prevent it from accumulating in existing freckles and moles (which are natural concentration points for melanocytes).
To reduce the risk further, take smaller and less frequent doses than is recommended. Doing this will allow your tan to build more slowly.
Any freckles or moles that have darkened during the usage of Nu-Tan™ will usually fade when you stop your treatments. However, the time it takes for this to occur will differ for each user.
Any unhealed scars or wounds may darken disproportionately compared to the surrounding skin when using Nu-Tan™ injections. Because of this you should ensure that all scars are fully healed before using Nu-Tan™.
While using Nu-Tan™, any slight skin abrasions (such as cuts or scratches) may also darken. So, take extra care of your skin during this time.
These spots indicate that the skin has been damaged by the sun. There is only a small amount of melanocytes in these areas, which is a result of a history of sunburn. They become more noticeable during Nu-Tan™ usage because the surrounding skin darkens. But, they are not caused by Nu-Tan™.
If you notice larger white patches, this is usually indicative of a fungal infection. This can be easily treated with anti-fungal medicines like Nizoral. These are not caused by Nu-Tan™ but are made more apparent when your skin is tanned.