We’re thrilled to introduce our new Self-Tanning Milky Essence. It’s nourishing skincare that builds an effortless, streak-free tan: The silky formula glides onto skin, delivering hydration-boosting benefits that leave skin soft and moisturized. And the tan itself develops into an even, natural-looking sunkissed tone.
It’s one foolproof step to a bronzed, full-body glow.
Self-Tanning Milky Essence Skincare Ingredients
Along with delivering a natural-looking tan, this formula boosts hydration and seals in moisture for soft, supple, healthy-looking skin. Key skincare ingredients include:
CERAMIDES
Ceramides are a kind of lipids naturally present in your skin; they’re known for their capacity to retain moisture. This high-purity biomimetic blend supports the skin barrier.
OSMOLYTE & AMINO ACID DERIVATIVE
Moisturizes and helps rehydrate skin.
ETHYLHEXYL OLIVATE
Derived from upcycled olives to nourish and hydrate.
ALLANTOIN
Helps calm sensitive skin and prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
SQUALANE
Mimics the skin's natural oils for softer, more supple skin.
PAPAYA OIL
A rich source of essential fatty acids that helps prevent moisture loss.
The Self-Tanning Agents
To achieve a self-tan that has a streak-free, bronzed tone, we developed an optimized blend of DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and DHB (erythrulose):
DHA: A sugar-derived compound that reacts with amino acids on the skin's outermost surface layer to create the look of a tan.
DHB: A sugar-based tanning agent that works synergistically with DHA to provide a longer-lasting, streak-free tan—while preventing orange-looking tone.
Together, they create an easy-to-apply formula that goes on clear with a fast dry down time—and gradually develops a tan. (You’ll start to see some color as early as four hours, with full effects visible after 12 hours.) It’s fragrance free and has a very slight self-tanner odor that's minimal compared to other DHA-based formulas.
The CYKLAR Self-Tan Routine
The perfect self-tan starts with proper exfoliation, which helps slough off dead skin cells that contribute to patchy application (and shorten the tan’s lifespan).
To create the smoothest canvas, you can use either chemical or physical exfoliation, but we love using our Lactic Acid Foaming Body Polish for a combination of the two. Buff into skin all over, taking extra care to soften skin around elbows, knees, and ankles.
When you’re clean and dry, dispense Self-Tanning Milky Essence onto skin and massage with your hands—just like you would any bodycare formula. The texture of the milky essence is silky and glides incredibly easily onto skin; it gives you enough play time to make sure you’ve applied evenly all over. Wash hands thoroughly after use.
After the milky essence has absorbed, follow with Nutrient-Rich Body Cream or Vitamin C Body Oil. Moisturizing skin regularly will help increase the longevity of your tan. Apply one to three times a week to maintain a consistent bronzed glow. (It’s a great self-tanning formula for beginners—if that’s you, we recommend starting with once-a-week application and increasing from there.)
We like applying before bed: You don’t have to worry about color transferring to your sheets, and you’ll wake up to the perfect tan—and nourished, hydrated skin.
