ERYTHRULOSE is a natural keto-sugar which reacts with free primary or secondary amino groups (Maillard's reaction). This reaction with free amino groups of the amino acids of keratin in the skin leads to the DHA-driven formation of brownish polymers, the so-called melanoids. ERYTHRULOSE has been developed to reduce or even eliminate the disadvantages of the presently available self-tanning solutions, namely an irregular and streaky tan as well as a strong drying effect.

In today's society, a tanned skin expresses a healthy, dynamic and sporty lifestyle. However, the modern individual is well aware that the natural tan produced by UV rays accelerates the skin ageing process, increasing the number of age spots and hastening the formation of wrinkles. Thus, the impossibility of obtaining a quick tan in many regions in the world, together with the known harmfull effects of intensive sun exposure, have led to the development of agents that produce a well tanned skin without UV radiation. The topical application of self-tanning agents makes it possible to attain the beauty ideal of tanned skin without harmfull UV rays. The tanning reaction takes place in the upper layers of the epidermis between the primary amino and imino groups of amino acides,peptides and protiens and the aidehyde or keto groups of self-tanning reducing sugar molecules. The resulting brown polymers are bound to protiens of the stratum corneum mainly via lysine side chains. it has been shown that a combinations of ERYTHRULOSE and DHA represents the Ideal solutions for a natural and uniform tan.

FAB TAN Bronzing Spray with ERYTHRULOSE is now available in 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon and 16 oz