The Invisicare Difference*
Self Tanning Study performed by EMD Chemical
SOLERRA ® brings to sunless tanning what Intel ® brought to the PC! Developed by scientists using advanced pharmacology, Solerra ® is the only pharmaceutical-grade sunless tanning system available. Formulated specifically for the discerning client to deliver the most natural sunless tanning experience and replenish skin with essential elements, Solerra ® leaves you feeling silky, tanned and beautiful.
INVISICARE® is the only sunless tanning system in the Professional Salon to use patented Invisicare® Advanced polymers delivery system.
Invisicare encapsulates sunless tanners and moisturizing technology and bonds them to the skin forming an "invisible layer" of tanning beauty. Skin can breathe and respire normally to promote good skin health while bonding the Invisicare layer to the active ingredients.
The Invisicare ® layer allows deep penetration and even all-over absorption without the use of silicones, alcohol, gels, waxes or other skin damaging delivery systems. This penetration oxygenates the epidermal layer naturally promoting healthier, youthful looking skin.
Invisicare also forms a water-proof, sweat-resistant bond that won't clog pours (non-comedogenic) to insure the healthiest, longest lasting sunless tanning experience.
Sunless tanning molecules are bound to the skin cells with Invisicare to guarantee even, all-over absorption. The longer and stronger the bond between the molecules insures they will penetrate the outer layer completely. The reason many sunless products fade in 2-4 days is they were never absorbed into the outer epidermal layer properly. A darker tan that lasts longer (7-10 days) and resists streaks during application is the end result!
HYDROTHERAPY provides deep epidermal moisturization. Clinical studies prove Invisicare actually increases moisture content in the skin! Invisicare ® bonds silky moisturizer complexes to the skin to reinforce and replenish damaged cells and prevent the natural exfoliating process. Full body hydrotherapy is the key to a luxurious radiant tan. Combining anti-aging essential oils to protect against free-radicals and oxidation and give you that stunning youthful glow. Invisicare is guaranteed to make your skin feel like silk and make your tan last longer! (7-10 days)
Regulatory Status
- FDA has approved DHA as a permanently listed colorant exempt from certification for drugs & cosmetics
- USP 23 (ninth supplement) includes a monograph - No limitation according to EEC cosmetics directive
- Japanese cosmetic ingredient dictionary includes DHA as a cosmetic ingredient
DHA (Dihydroxyacetone)
- Derived from all natural sources (sugar) - Non-toxic
- Reacts with proteins in the skin's outer layer forming brown-colored compounds (Maillard or "non-enzymatic" reaction)
- Color appears within 2-4 hours and tan usually lasts 2-5 days
- Usual concentrations: 2-5%, up to more than 10%
- Lotions/Creams/Foams: thicker, easy spread but sometimes uneven coverage
- Sprays: very light consistency, quick-drying, more quantity needed - Uneven absorption and penetration - Streaks, stains on clothes...
- "Orange" color skin. Can achieve darker results with higher concentrations
- Unpleasant odor on skin
Sunless Beauty Goal
- Promoting DHA delivery into the skin via Invisicare® advanced polymer technology, that guarantees an even and all-over absorption of DHA into the skin's epidermal layers
- Results
- Controlled-delivery of DHA
- A darker, longer-lasting and more uniform tan
- A faster onset and drying time
- Silkier and smoother feeling on the skin
- Improved odor
- Less staining on clothes
In-vivo Evaluation of self-tanning effect
- Comparative Colorimetric study to evaluate skin onset of color and color-lasting (VISIA®-CR)
- Chromameter measurements + Pictures (Canfield® Visia-CR)
- Measurements at 2h, 4h, 24h, 48h, 72h, 7days and 10 days after a single application on the forearms
- 4 products tested:
- 5% DHA lotion
- 5% DHA lotion + Invisicare®
- 9% DHA lotion
- 9% DHA lotion + Invisicare® - Pictures taken at 24h, 7days and 10 days (Canfield® Visia-CR)
- Smell evaluation at 4h
Canfield Imaging Visia-CR
- Utilizes a novel color-space model capable of analyzing melanin/hemoglobin deposition across various skin types
- Using a proprietary skin image capture system and a digital camera comprised of Red, Green and Blue channels, which are transformed into a color-space
Results
- All test products were associated with a statistically significant tanning response as compared to baseline values
- The greatest tanning was associated with Test Products 9%DHA+Invisicare > 9%DHA >5%DHA+Invisicare > 5%DHA
- Test Product 9%DHA+Invisicare was associated with a greater tanning response and a longer-lasting tan than any of the other products
- Subjective evaluations by test subjects for the following attributes resulted in higher improved scores for product with Invisicare than product without:
- Tan uniformity
- Tan intensity
- Reduced stains on clothes
- Increased Skin moisturization
- Low odor
The miracle of a tan that lasts up to 10 days...
- +73% tan intensity using 9% DHA lotion with Invisicare after 7 days (vs. 5% DHA lotion without Invisicare)
- More than 2 times tan intensity and lasting after 10 days using 9% DHA lotion with Invisicare (vs. 9% DHA lotion )
Self-Tanning Results
Self-Tanning Study Results
5%DHA + Invisicare top samples
5%DHA bottom samples
Visia-CR Pictures Analysis
*Invisicare® is a registered trademark of Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals, Inc.