title: Efficacy of tan accelerators.
abstract: A newcomer in the cosmetic market, the tan accelerator, has stimulated much publicity in recent months. We studied the effects of two brands of this product, used according to package instructions, in eighteen healthy volunteers. Readings at 24, 72, 96 hours, and 1 week failed to show augmented tanning. Our study contradicts the companies' claims of efficacy.
mesh_terms: D003358:Cosmetics; D006801:Humans; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D003358:Cosmetics