Acetyl Tyrosine

Acetyl Tyrosine is a derivative of the naturally occurring amino acid tyrosine. Tyrosine plays a crucial role in the body's production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin and hair colour, and for protecting the skin from UV radiation. In tanning products, Acetyl Tyrosine is added as a tanning accelerator. Its purpose is to stimulate and enhance the skin's natural melanin production when exposed to UV light, whether from the sun or a tanning bed. By providing a readily available source of tyrosine, it helps the skin achieve a deeper, darker tan more efficiently and potentially with less UV exposure time. This ingredient works synergistically with other tanning agents and bronzers to optimise the tanning results.