Tanning methods and articles therefor

Abstract

The present disclosure relates method of tanning a person including applying a moisturizer to an applicator and applying a tanning solution to the applicator. The moisturizer and the tanning solution are applied to the applicator in separate steps. The applicator is then contacted onto the skin of a person to apply the moisturizer and tanning solution.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of tanning a person, comprising:
 applying a moisturizer to an applicator;   applying a tanning solution to the applicator, wherein the moisturizer and the tanning solution are applied to the applicator in separate steps;   contacting the applicator onto the skin of a person to apply the moisturizer and tanning solution.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 contacting a sponge to the skin to blend the applied tanning solution and moisturizer.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the sponge is contacted against the skin by any one of dabbing, rolling, or rubbing to smooth out non-uniform pigmented areas on the skin. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the sponge is hydrophilic, and wherein the sponge is latex-free. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the sponge is moistened prior to contacting the skin. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein further comprising the step of applying a second sponge to the skin after applying the first sponge, the second sponge being dry. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator comprises a roller. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the roller comprises natural hair fibers, such as mohair. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the tanning solution and the moisturizer are applied to the applicator at a weight ratio from 1:1 to 50:1. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the moisturizer is water-based. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the moisturizer functions to increase hydration of the skin by reducing evaporation, containing at least one component from the group consisting of skin lipids, skin sterols, oils, humectants, emollients or lubricants. 
     
     
         12 . The method  claim 1 , wherein the tanning solution comprises a tanning agent that chemically reacts with the skin to cause pigmentation to darken skin tone. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the tanning solution contains at least one of DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) or erythrulose. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the DHA is present in the tanning solution within a range of 0.5 to 20 wt %. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising a step of pre-treating localized areas of the skin with moisturizer prior to contacting the applicator to the skin. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein pre-treating includes applying moisturizer to any of of the elbows, knees, hands, or feet of the person. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein multiple applications of the moisturizer and tanning solution are applied to the shoulders, shins, or chest area of the person. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein multiple applications of the moisturizer and tanning solution are applied in localized body parts to create a shadowing effect to promote a 3-dimensional appearance to the localized body part. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the localized body part includes at least one part from the group consisting of: jawline, cheeks, biceps, triceps, pectorals, abs, calves, hips, hamstrings, or cleavage.