Accelerator or Intensifier
The most basic tanning lotion, containing ingredients that hydrate the skin and promote tanning. Best for sensitive skin because they have fewer ingredients.
Bronzer
An accelerator with additional coloring for instant gratification.
Most bronzers contain the sunless tanner Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) but some are DHA-free and contain natural ingredients (such as walnut extract) instead.
Warming/Tingle
Contains ingredients that increase circulation and oxygen at the surface of the skin, which increases the oxidation of melanin.
The sensation of these products can range from warm to intensely hot, so they are best used by experienced tanners.
