Question 1

Will this cream give me a tan?

Accepted Answer

No — not in the way a sunbed or a self-tanner would. MelanoGlow contains no DHA, so it will not develop a bronze colour on your skin, and it contains nothing that stimulates melanin. What beta-carotene does is deposit a subtle warm pigment, the same carotenoid that makes carrots orange. The effect is a soft golden tone that builds gradually with regular use, not a tan.

Question 2

What is the safest way to look tanned without UV?

Accepted Answer

The three sunless options are DHA self-tanners, which react with the top layer of skin to produce a bronze colour over a few hours; cosmetic bronzers and tinted lotions, which sit on the surface and wash off; and carotenoid-based products like this one, which build a subtle warm tone over weeks. None involves UV exposure, so none carries the skin-cancer and photoageing risk that sunbeds do. Which suits you depends on how strong a colour you want and how quickly.

Question 3

What does beta-carotene actually do for skin?

Accepted Answer

Three things. It is an antioxidant, so it helps neutralise free radicals generated by UV exposure and pollution. It is a precursor to vitamin A, which supports normal skin renewal. And it is a natural pigment, which is where the warm tone comes from. It is not a sunscreen and offers no SPF protection.

Question 4

Is it a self-tanner or a fake tan?

Accepted Answer

No. Self-tanners rely on DHA (dihydroxyacetone) or erythrulose to produce colour. MelanoGlow contains neither. If you want a same-day bronze, a self-tanner is the right product and this is not.

Question 5

Does it contain melanotan or any peptide hormone?

Accepted Answer

No. MelanoGlow contains no melanotan and no α-MSH analogues of any kind. Those substances are unlicensed medicines, not cosmetic ingredients, and they are illegal to sell in the UK. Anything marketed as a tanning peptide requiring refrigeration is not a cosmetic.

Question 6

Do I still need sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MelanoGlow contains no UV filters and provides no sun protection whatsoever. Use a broad-spectrum SPF whenever you are exposed to sun, exactly as you would otherwise.

Question 7

How long before I see anything?

Accepted Answer

The effect is gradual and cumulative. Most people notice a difference in warmth of tone after a few weeks of regular use rather than in days. It is a skincare product that tints, not a colour product that develops.

Question 8

Will it stain my clothes or bedding?

Accepted Answer

Beta-carotene is a pigment, so a heavy application can leave a mark on light fabrics before it absorbs. Use a small amount, work it in fully, and let it settle before dressing. Applying in the evening on clean skin works best.

Question 9

Does it need refrigerating?

Accepted Answer

No. Room temperature, somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight, is all it needs. Use within the period-after-opening shown on the jar.

Question 10

Can I return it if it is not for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 you have 14 days from delivery to cancel for any reason, and a further 14 days to send it back. One exception applies: if the hygiene seal has been broken, the item cannot be returned for hygiene reasons. Unopened and sealed, it can go back.

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