Just Nutritive Sunless Tanning Lotion for Dark Tones — 8 oz Dark Vegan Self-Tanner with Bronzer & Hydrating Oils

Just Nutritive Sunless Tanning Lotion Dark Tones is a dark, vegan self-tanner that delivers a streak-free, tropical-looking bronze while moisturizing and nourishing skin.

This fast-developing, oil-rich body tanning lotion is formulated to build deep color within 12–24 hours without sun exposure or tanning beds. It combines natural botanical oils and bronzing pigments to create a rich, even tan and helps improve skin texture with hydrating ingredients like sweet almond, grape seed, apricot, macadamia, and sunflower oils. The product is handmade in the USA, cruelty-free, and designed for use by both men and women across a range of skin types who want a darker, natural-looking glow.

How quickly will I see a dark tan after using this lotion?

You can expect visible color development within 12–24 hours of application, with the depth of the tan increasing after repeat applications. No rinsing is required; apply, let dry, and allow the DHA and bronzers to work overnight. Results can be intensified by applying daily until you reach your preferred shade, then maintained with occasional touch-ups.

• Color appears within 12–24 hours and deepens with repeat use
• No shower rinse needed after application
• Maintain with touch-ups to preserve depth and evenness

Will this self-tanner leave streaks or an unnatural orange tone?

The formula is designed to deliver an even, dark bronze without streaking when applied correctly. The lotion’s hydrating oils and bronzer pigments help the product glide on smoothly and blend into skin. To avoid patchiness, exfoliate and moisturize dry areas before application and use a tanning mitt or clean hands for an even finish.

• Hydrating base reduces streaking and patchiness
• Blend carefully around knees, elbows, and wrists
• Use mitts/gloves for consistent, natural-looking coverage

What skin benefits do the ingredients provide besides color?

Beyond bronzing, the lotion includes botanical oils and vitamin-rich extracts that hydrate, soften, and help improve skin tone and texture. Ingredients like sweet almond, grape seed, and macadamia oils add moisture and shine, while antioxidants from cherry and apricot help maintain skin vitality. The formula is free from animal-derived ingredients and made without animal testing.

• Sweet almond and macadamia oils for deep hydration and softness
• Grape seed and sunflower oils to help protect and nourish skin
• Natural fruit extracts to boost radiance and skin renewal

How should I apply and maintain this dark tanning lotion?

Apply to clean, dry skin using hands or a tanning mitt, working in circular motions for an even spread. Focus on blending at joints and use less product on drier areas to avoid buildup. Reapply daily until you reach the desired darkness, then reapply every few days to maintain the look and hydrate skin as needed.

• Exfoliate before first use and moisturize dry patches
• Apply with mitt or hands, blend thoroughly, allow to dry
• Repeat until desired depth, then reapply periodically to maintain

Who is this for: This product is suited for anyone seeking a deep, natural-looking bronze without sun exposure—ideal for people who want quick development, extra hydration, and botanical ingredients. It's formulated for both men and women and works well on a variety of skin types, especially those who prefer vegan, cruelty-free skincare made in the USA.

Ingredients

Purified Water (Aqua), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Dihydroxyacetone, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Prunus Avium (Cherry) Kernel Oil, PEG-150 Distearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-37, Cyclomethicone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Erythrulose, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid (and) Caprylyl Glycol (and) Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Amyris Balsamifera (Amyris) Essential Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Essential Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E).