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    ProTan Hot Tottie Dark Tanning Lotion: Staff Review

    ProTan Hot Tottie Dark Tanning Lotion is an indoor sunbed tingle lotion designed to create a warming sensation on the skin, helping to boost circulation during your session. It is formulated for advan

    AimeeMEGATAN Team

    4 min read

    ProTan Hot Tottie Dark Tanning Lotion is an indoor sunbed tingle lotion designed to create a warming sensation on the skin, helping to boost circulation during your session. It is formulated for advanced tanners seeking a deeper, darker tan.

    What our team says

    Aimee Mann from our team evaluated the lotion and highlighted its texture and feel:

    "It has a very smooth texture and rubs in easily, as well as leaving your skin feeling moisturised, rather than sticky, which is one of my favourite things."

    She noted how the tingle function performs in practice:

    "The warming sensation kicks in after a few minutes, which is completely normal and something a lot of customers actually enjoy because they can feel the process of their tanning."

    Summing up her review, Aimee stated:

    "Personally, if you want to get that deeper darker tan and are advanced and don't mind that tingling sensation, I would definitely say Hot Tottie is a great choice."

    Who it suits

    • Advanced tanners who are accustomed to tingle lotions.
    • Sunbed users who prefer a non-sticky lotion that rubs in smoothly and leaves skin feeling moisturised.
    • Those looking for a dark shade UV sunbed lotion.

    Who might give it a miss

    • Beginners to indoor tanning, as the tingle action can be uncomfortable if you are not used to it.
    • Anyone with sensitive skin, as Aimee recommends opting for a gentler formula instead.

    The details

    • Product Type: Sunbed tingle lotion (250 ml)
    • Usage Environment: Indoor sunbed (UV light spectrum)
    • Tingle Intensity: 3
    • Shade: Dark
    • Bronzer Level: 0 (DHA-free)
    • Fragrance: Spun Sugar Mocha
    • Key Ingredients: Cocoa butter, coconut oil, vitamin E
    • Free From: DHA, mineral oil, parabens, and sulphates
    • Cruelty-Free: Yes
    • SPF: 0
    • Red Light Compatible: No
    • Beginner / Sensitive Skin Friendly: No

    Common questions

    Is ProTan Hot Tottie suitable for sensitive skin or first-time tanners?

    No. Due to its tingle intensity level of 3, it produces a skin-warming action that can feel uncomfortable for beginners and is not recommended for sensitive skin.

    Does this lotion contain any SPF or bronzers?

    No. ProTan Hot Tottie has an SPF level of 0 and a bronzer level of 0, making it entirely free from DHA.

    What ingredients and fragrance does it have?

    It features a Spun Sugar Mocha fragrance, with key ingredients including cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E.

    Listen to Aimee's original recording (1:12)
    Full transcript of the recording

    ProTan Hot Tottie Dark Tanning Lotion is a tingle cream, which means it creates a warming sensation on the skin to help boost circulation and enhance your tanning results quicker. I definitely recommend it to anyone who's already used tingles before or who is an advanced tanner, as it can create that skin tingling action, which can be uncomfortable for beginners. If you have also got really sensitive skin, I would definitely suggest something else, which is a lot gentler. It has a very smooth texture and rubs in easily, as well as leaving your skin feeling moisturised, rather than sticky, which is one of my favourite things. The warming sensation kicks in after a few minutes, which is completely normal and something a lot of customers actually enjoy because they can feel the process of their tanning. Customers often do say how they love how dark their tan develops after using it because it has that extra boost to their circulation. Their skin feels soft and hydrated, as well, afterwards. It is one of the best selling tingles for a reason. Personally, if you want to get that deeper darker tan and are advanced and don't mind that tingling sensation, I would definitely say Hot Tottie is a great choice.

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    Aimee

    MEGATAN Team

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