As seen on the Victoria`s Secret Runway!
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As seen on the Victoria`s Secret Runway!
he t n o n e e s s A t e r c e S s ’ a i r Victo Runway! Kona Tanning Company’s Story Katie Quinn is Co-Founder and CEO of Kona Tanning Company, and was the shading muse in the creation of the Kona Tanning House Blend tanning solution, used around the world to this day! Katie has been an airbrush tanning artist since 2005, and began working on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Shows in 2009. In 2012, Katie was named lead body makeup artist for the Victoria's Secret show by makeup icon Tom Pecheux. Katie has worked with such supermodels as Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Doutzen Kroes, Miranda Kerr, Marisa Miller, Barbara Palvin, Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo. Her expert sunless tanning tips have been featured in VOGUE, SELF Magazine, Shape Magazine, USA Today, and more. Katie has her own product line under Kona Tanning Company, and loves designing products that work with the common tanning problems she's seen in the studio and on the runway. Keep an eye on her beauty blog to stay on top of beauty news and trends in the industry, and new products launching out of Kona Tanning Company! More information: Press Release Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com July 19, 2012 PR Contact : Amara Omoregie Phone: 949-427-0006 E-mail: amara@amarareps.com The New Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner Same beautiful tanning lotion, new beautiful look. Costa Mesa, CA – July 19, 2012 – Part of Kona Tanning Company’s sunless product line - the Gradual Tanner is a lavish, moisture-rich lotion designed to give anyone the chance to build a Kona Tan, from a yacht in the Virgin Islands to a sleeping bag in Alaska. Or, for those who enjoy receiving an airbrushed tan treatment, the Gradual Tanner can be used daily between your sunless tanning visits to continue saturating new skin cells, lessening the frequency of pricey sunless tanning visits. This product is designed with the "girl on the go" in mind, but can be used by anyone concerned with youth and beauty of their skin, and safety of their health. This hydrating body lotion gradually builds existing sunless and UV tan color with each application. The caramel tint and gold shimmer dust provide instant glow, and if used daily, the color received will resemble a rich, golden brown color. Enriched with a new generation of specially formulated rich emollients, vitamins, antioxidants and fortifying botanicals to protect and hydrate your skin, keeping your skin soft and smooth. Kona Tanning Company's Gradual Tanner is fueled with chamomile, for a soothing and calming treatment, and features Pro Vitamin B5 for intense hydration. Advanced technology utilizes DHA (dihydroxyacetone) more efficiently than ever imagined, leading to superior performance even away from the salon. All natural preservatives, including thyme and grapefruit seed extract, provide super anti-oxidant properties, and encourage cellular repair to assist in promoting a youthful appearance. Blends of citrus and vanilla notes of fragrance add a special treat as you indulge in this masterpiece of a tan extender. Like many great companies, Kona Tanning Company began in the kitchen. In 2005, an enterprising young couple named Katie and Kenny returned home from their Hawaiian honeymoon, tired of striking out with tanning beds and smelly spray tans that didn’t complement Katie’s fair skin and freckles. They decided to customize a formula just for Katie, and then went one step further by adding skin nourishing ingredients and extracts. Once the formula had been perfected, Katie knew that the other challenge to achieving the perfect tan was in the application. She spent countless hours studying the curvature of the human body through the eyes of a makeup artist, in an effort to discover ways to accentuate key muscle groups, and highlight attractive features through shadow manipulation. Because of this approach to sunless tanning, a Kona Tan has become a security blanket for those continuously in the public eye, and fashion and media tastemakers. The most notable Kona Tans were seen on the Victoria’s Secret runway at their last three nationally televised fashion shows. Press Release Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com December 22, 2010 PR Contact : Amara Omoregie Phone: 949-427-0006 E-mail: amara@amarareps.com Kona Tanning Company Launches Instant Tint Travel-Sized Self Tanning Spray Tanner in a Bottle The famous Kona Tanning House Blend sunless tanning solution is now available in travel-sized spray bottles, to be used as a tan extending spray or for do-it-yourself at home self tanning. Irvine, CA – December 22, 2010 – We all know that an airbrushed spray tan is a healthy alternative to traditional tanning booths and extended exposure to harmful UV rays, as long as you can find a tanning color that produces a natural looking bronze. Now pasty travelers that used to be geographically out of reach of a signature Kona Tanning treatment can also receive their luxurious, odorless glow in a convenient do-it-yourself spray bottle. Sure to be the newest must-have for the ol' suitcase, travelers agree there's nothing like beginning the vacation with a tan, ridding fresh arrivals of that pesky first day ritual: building a base tan. So what will travelers do with this newfound freed up time at the beginning of their vacations? The possibilities are endless! It's like having an extra day added to your vacation! And to think, it all started when the famous Kona formula was bottled in 1-ounce and 4-ounce travel-sized containers called Kona Tanning Spritzers, for sunless tanning away from the salon. Kona Spritzers can also be used to extend existing sunless tanning treatments, saturating incoming fresh skin cells to maintain a sunless tan indefinitely. Each key ingredient in the Kona Tanning House Blend tanning solution is specially formulated to provide even, consistent skin tone, particularly to people with skin imperfections such as freckles, varicose veins, bruises, stretch marks, cellulite, scars, and broken blood vessels, by minimizing and camouflaging in an odorless glow that lasts a week. Even those who are prohibited from sun exposure can now enjoy a radiant sunless tan, that doesn't require scheduling and won't break the bank. Makeup artists and service providers alike have already been utilizing this tanning solution to produce beautiful golden undertones in a variety of skin types, and on clients seeking a polished, head-to-toe coverage, everyday. Airbrush tanning with the Kona Tanning House Blend allows for a more trusted and enjoyable tanning experience, sans the traditional challenges associated with spray tans, that can leave clients feeling skeptical and unsatisfied. Like many great companies, Kona Tanning Company began in the kitchen. In 2005, an enterprising young couple named Katie and Kenny returned home from their Hawaiian honeymoon, tired of striking out with tanning beds and smelly spray tans that didn’t compliment redheaded Katie’s fair skin and freckles. They decided to customize a formula just for Katie, and then went one step further by adding skin nourishing ingredients and extracts. Their efforts to create the best sunless tanning products available, solidified a Kona Tan as a security blanket for those continuously in the public eye, fashion and media tastemakers, and those within distance of a Kona Tanning studio. The most notable Kona Tans were seen on the Victoria’s Secret runway at their latest nationally televised fashion show. Press Release Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com September 21, 2010 PR Contact : Amara Omoregie Phone: 949-427-0006 E-mail: amara@amarareps.com Kona Tanning’s Airbrush Spray Tanning Solution Now Available in Easy Pour Spill-Proof 32-ounce Squirt Bottle Created for spray tanning professionals by spray tanning professionals. The tanning solution container that goes from shelf to makeup kit, without losing any valuable liquid bronzer. Irvine, CA – September 21, 2010 – The famous Kona House Blend Tanning Solution was released to health and beauty professionals nationwide just last year, and has since gone international, with salons offering the famous Kona Color as far as Ireland. Each key ingredient is specially formulated to provide even coverage to people with skin imperfections such as varicose veins, bruises, stretch marks, cellulite, scars, and broken blood vessels, by minimizing and camouflaging in a flawless, healthy, odorless glow that lasts about a week. Airbrush spray tanning has become a staple to those concerned with protecting their skin, and the recent recession has forced small business owners to evaluate the efficiency of their daily business methods, causing beauty professionals to feel the expense of lost product in the transfer of tanning solution from the product's container to the airbrush gun's bottle. Kona Tanning's headquarters in California attacked this issue head on, and has launched an easy pour squirt bottle to protect their product during pouring. Like many great companies, Kona Tanning Company began in the kitchen. In 2005, an enterprising young couple named Katie and Kenny returned home from their Hawaiian honeymoon, tired of striking out with tanning beds and smelly spray tans that didn’t compliment Katie’s fair skin and freckles. They decided to customize a formula just for Katie, and then went one step further by adding skin nourishing ingredients and extracts. Once the formula had been perfected, Katie knew that the other challenge to achieving the perfect tan was in the application. She spent countless hours studying the curvature of the human body through the eyes of a makeup artist, in an effort to discover ways to accentuate key muscle groups, and highlight attractive features through shadow manipulation. Because of this approach to sunless tanning, a Kona Tan has become a security blanket for those continuously in the public eye, and fashion and media tastemakers. The most notable Kona Tans were seen on the Victoria’s Secret runway at the 2009 nationally televised fashion show. Makeup artists and service providers alike can utilize this solution to produce beautiful golden undertones in a variety of skin types, and on clients seeking a polished, head-to-toe coverage, everyday. Airbrush tanning with the Kona House Blend Tanning Solution allows for a more personalized and luxurious tanning experience, sans the traditional challenges associated with spray tanning. This sunless spray tanning option does not require a costly equipment investment, expensive maintenance, or time-consuming setup, and is a healthy menu item that will be an added convenience for clients to include in their weekly beauty regime, that won’t break the bank. Press Release Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com March 11, 2010 PR Contact : Amara Omoregie Phone: 949-427-0006 E-mail: amara@amarareps.com Kona Tanning Company’s Sunless Tanning Solution Now Available for Distribution to Spa/Salon Owners Nationwide For salons/spas nationwide that want to offer a luxurious sunless tanning service to their clients, Kona Tanning Company is now distributing their famous formula for professional use. Irvine, CA – March 12, 2010 – A Kona Tan is a healthy alternative to traditional tanning booths and extended exposure to harmful UV rays, and now cosmetologists and beauty professionals who are looking to give their clients a sun-kissed glow can also offer the luxurious Kona color. The KTC Tanning Solution is now available for distribution for professional use by health and beauty professionals nationwide. Each key ingredient is specially formulated to provide a liquid confidence boost to people with skin imperfections such as varicose veins, bruises, stretch marks, cellulite, scars, and broken blood vessels, by minimizing and camouflaging in a flawless, healthy, odorless glow that lasts about a week. Like many great companies, Kona Tanning Company began in the kitchen. In 2005, an enterprising young couple named Katie and Kenny returned home from their Hawaiian honeymoon, tired of striking out with tanning beds and smelly spray tans that didn’t compliment Katie’s fair skin and freckles. They decided to customize a formula just for Katie, and then went one step further by adding skin nourishing ingredients and extracts. Once the formula had been perfected, Katie knew that the other challenge to achieving the perfect tan was in the application. She spent countless hours studying the curvature of the human body through the eyes of a makeup artist, in an effort to discover ways to accentuate key muscle groups, and highlight attractive features through shadow manipulation. Because of this approach to sunless tanning, a Kona Tan has become a security blanket for those continuously in the public eye, and fashion and media tastemakers. The most notable Kona Tans were seen on the Victoria’s Secret runway at their latest nationally televised fashion show. Makeup artists and service providers alike can utilize this solution to produce beautiful golden undertones in a variety of skin types, and on clients seeking a polished, head-to -toe coverage, everyday. Airbrush tanning with the KTC Tanning Solution allows for a more personalized and luxurious tanning experience, sans the traditional challenges associated with spray tans. This sunless spray tan option does not require a costly equipment investment, expensive maintenance, or time-consuming setup, and is a healthy menu item that will be an added convenience for clients to include in their weekly beauty regime, that won’t break the bank. Press Release Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com August 6, 2009 PR Contact : Amara Omoregie Phone: 949-427-0006 E-mail: amara@amarareps.com Kona Tanning Company's Gradual Tanner Making Waves in CA - Even Has Freckled Folk Feeling Fab! In response to last week's announcement that tanning beds are as lethal as arsenic, Kona Tanning Company launches their Gradual Tanner; a luxurious moisturizer with the KTC formula built right in. Irvine, CA (BizHWY) August 6, 2009 - Last week's announcement that tanning beds are as lethal as cigarettes, arsenic, and mustard gas really narrowed down options for those seeking a healthy-looking, sun-kissed skintone. Studies also show that exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from natural sunlight contributes to 90% of the symptoms of premature aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, and has also been linked to cancer. What's one to do? Rest assured, there exists a way to achieve that radiant, bronzed bod that is actually GOOD for your skin. Part of KTC's brand new sunless product line - Kona Tanning Company's Gradual Tanner is a lavish, moisture-rich lotion designed to give anyone the chance to build a Kona Tan, from a yacht in the Virgin Islands to a sleeping bag in Alaska. Or, for those who enjoy receiving an airbrushed tan treatment, the gradual tanner can be used daily between your sunless tanning visits to continue saturating new skin cells, lessening the frequency of pricey sunless tanning visits. This product is designed with the "girl on the go" in mind, but can be used by anyone concerned with youth and beauty of their skin, and safety of their health. This hydrating body lotion gradually builds existing sunless and UV tan color with each application. The caramel tint and gold shimmer dust provide instant glow, and if used daily, the color received will resemble a rich, golden brown color. Enriched with a new generation of specially formulated rich emollients, vitamins, antioxidants and fortifying botanicals to protect and hydrate your skin, keeping your skin soft and smooth. Kona Tanning Company's Gradual Tanner is fueled with chamomile, for a soothing and calming treatment, and features Pro Vitamin B5 for intense hydration. Advanced technology utilizes DHA (dihydroxyacetone) more efficiently than ever imagined, leading to superior performance even away from the salon. All natural preservatives, including thyme and grapefruit seed extract, provide super anti-oxidant properties, and encourage cellular repair to assist in promoting a youthful appearance. Blends of citrus and vanilla notes of fragrance add a special treat as you indulge in this masterpiece of a tan extender. Launching in August, the goal of the line is to, quite frankly, ooze liquid confidence. Now, what makeup foundation does for your face and your self-image can be enjoyed from head to toe! Each item's packaging has been designed to flash a sense of sass and joy into its beholder; and its contents blend, camouflage, protect, and produce golden undertones in all skin types tested. Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com Issue: March 2014 Author: SELF Magazine SELF Magazine Interviews Katie Quinn Printed: March 2014 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com February 28, 2014 Author: Lucky Magazine Lucky Magazine Interviews Katie Quinn Original post: http://www.luckymag.com/beauty/2014/02/dry-winter-skin-secrets-andtips_slideshow_item18_19 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com February 20, 2014 Author: Canadian Living Magazine Canadian Living Magazine Interviews Katie Quinn Original post: http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/style/2014/02/20/the-perfect-sunless-tantanning-tips-from-a-pro/ Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com Issue: January 2014 Author: SELF Magazine SELF Magazine Interviews Katie Quinn Printed: January 2014 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com November 7, 2013 Author: VOGUE Australia Kona Tanning Body Mitt Mention in VOGUE Australia Original post: http://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/vogue+loves/ look+better+naked+how+to+get+the+perfect+victorias+secret+spray+tan,27857 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com October 24, 2013 Author: VOGUE Australia VOGUE Interviews Katie Quinn on Working With Victoria’s Secret Angels Original post: http://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/news/ what+the+victorias+secret+angels+are+really+like+their+tanner+tells,27843 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com June 11, 2013 Author: SHAPE Magazine SHAPE Magazine Interviews Katie Quinn Original post: http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/self-tanner-application-tips-youwon%E2%80%99t-find-bottle/page/1 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com August 4, 2012 Author: Mary Winkenwerder @Beautereport Beautereport Reviews the NEW Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner Original post: http://beautereport.com/2012/07/27/soaring-with-angels-dispell-every-selftanning-nightmare-while-creating-a-new-trust-in-self-tanning/ Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com December 3, 2010 Author: USA Today USA Today Features Endless Youth & Life and Kona Katie Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com June 1, 2010 Author: The Staff Email: thestaff@wowOwow.com The Perfect Faux Glow - 5 of The Best Sunless Tanners Wondering how to get that sun-kissed look this summer – minus the havoc that too much sun might wreak on your gorgeous skin? Meet your new best friend – the sunless tanner! Sure, you may recoil as you’re suddenly brought back to the streaky, artificial-looking mishaps of days gone by, but science and beauty have come together once again, making all our lives just a teeny bit easier. With the right sunless tanner, you’ll look healthy, feel confident, conceal complexion inconsistencies and may even soak up skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits if the formula is smart. A bonus of achieving a head-to-toe tan is cursorily camouflaging cellulite (not that you have any, but you know, just in case). After scouring the self-tanning universe for something that meets their lofty criteria, our in-the-know friends at TruthInAging.com have settled on five products to represent the very best in the category, based on formula, fragrance and performance. Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner ($35.00). There is a chocolaty smell to this tanner with coconut, sunflower, soy and shea. It goes on brown so you can see what you are doing as you attempt a streakless application. The first application is subtle, but the second will give you a good natural glow. Do beware of stained bath towels, though. Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com May 23, 2010 Author: Karen Salkin Hollywood and New York Summer Beauty Ideas Summer still technically has another month to go, though some people erroneously think that Labor Day is the end. (Look at your calendars, people! Autumn begins on Sept. 23.) Here in sunny Southern California, it’s basically summer all-year round. (Though we do try desperately to feel that we have seasons.) I’m calling these three suggestions Summer Beauty Ideas, because that’s the season we’re in now, but they’re really year-round recommendations. KONA TAN Since it’s summer and I was leaving for New York, and was as white as a ghost because I hadn’t left the house for several weeks, (as most of you faithful readers know,) I had to do something to not scare my little mother and east coast pals, who are all used to me looking very L.A. But with all that went on before my trip, I was even more time-constrained than usual. So, what’s a busy, pasty bon vivette to do? I called Kona Tans mobile service to come to my house, that’s what I did! (I believe they have salons that you can just go to, also, so check out their website below for all the deets.) I had bonded right away with the adorable married-couple owners, Katie and Kenny Quinn, when I met them this past May at the spectacular 50th birthday party of the late Dr. Frank Ryan. [You can read a tribute to the doctor and his charitable works, and more about the party, at these links: http://www.itsnotaboutme.tv/news/2010/08/18/ tribute-dr-frank-ryan/ and http://www.itsnotaboutme.tv/news/2010/05/28/parties-dr-frank-ryans-bony-pony-ranchevent/ .] So, when I needed to get my glow on, that’s exactly who I called. Katie came over, all self-contained (with even a portable tent,) and didn’t need a thing from me for her to go to work making me look gorgeous. She even did the spray tan in a long black gown-like dress, with black latex gloves, so even the getting glamorous had an air of glamour to it! (I asked Mr. X to take pix of her cute outfit, but, unfortunately, he got my not-yet-tanned body in them, too, so I can’t show you how cute Katie looked.) Mr. X was so impressed with the color I got from Kona Tan’s secret formula that he bought a huge container of it on the spot!!! (He has tried sprays from other companies over the years, with not great results, so we already have the spray set-up. Now, if only he had Katie’s spraying talent, we’d be all set!) But there are other ways to get the signature Kona Tan, if you’re too shy for the sprayer to see you naked, or just don’t have time for the full treatment. The company has a range of products with which you can achieve either an instant or gradual tan yourself. I guess Mr. X didn’t even want me to see him naked because he chose to go with the do-it-yourself Spritzer for his tan. And it really worked! So, unless you want to spring for a trip to the Big Island itself, Kona Tan is the way to go to look fabulous, relaxed, and toned, which I did for more than a week after. So, if you see me appearing that way in the future, you’ll know that Mr. X got busy with his spray-gun. And Kona Tan’s perfect formula! www.konatanningcompany.com Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com April 13, 2010 Author: Hey Dollface! Dollface Reviews: Kona Tanning Company Gradual Tanner I was actually sent this product some time ago, but the long, hard winter has meant that my legs haven’t been seen without trousers or tights for months now, which means I haven’t had a chance to use it. This weekend, however, Spring finally sprung, and I decided to have a go at taking some of the glare off my legs before I risk blinding people with their pallor, so I dug out the bottle and prepared to turn tan. The first thing to note about this product is that it smells fantastic – like chocolate, in fact, which is far, far preferable to the usual fake tan smell we’re all familiar with. It actually left my bathroom lightly scented for a short while after I used it, too, and Mr Dollface commented on how nice it smelt, which is further testament to the pleasant scent! The other thing I like about this is the fact that it goes on brown, rather than being colorless, like many of the other gradual tanners I’ve tried. This makes it so much easier to apply, because you can see exactly where it’s going, and make sure there are no streaks or white bits before it even starts to dry, thus making it much more likely that you’ll get a streak-free finish, which is exactly what I ended up with, much to my joy! As this is a gradual tanner, I didn’t notice a huge difference with the first application, but the second was enough to leave me with a natural looking “tan”, which isn’t too dark, and isn’t at all streaky. The slight downside is that the product did stain my bath towels a little (the marks came out as soon as I washed them, though), and as it goes on brown, I had to leave it a little longer to dry before getting dressed, for fear of tanning my clothes as well as my skin. The only other downsides for me are the price ($35), and the fact that the website is US based, although it does ship internationally. Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com September 9, 2009 Author: Copley Sun Protection: Five Best Sunless Tanners Summer may have been officially snuffed out, but there is no reason for your sun-kissed glow to meet the same fate. With the right sunless tanner, you’ll look healthy, feel confident, conceal complexion inconsistencies, and may even soak up skin-conditioning and antioxidant benefits if the formula is smart. A bonus of achieving a head-to-toe tan is cursorily camouflaging cellulite (not that you have any, but you know, just in case). After scouring the self-tanning universe for something that meets our lofty criteria, we’ve settled on five products to represent the very best in the category, based on formula, fragrance, and performance. From Aviva Organics’ mostly organic Face and Body Creme to Xen-Tan’s paraben-free Transform Gradual Self Tan, the ingredients are overall outstanding and the experience of using these products is surprisingly pleasant. Click on the images below for full details of each product. Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner. There is a chocolaty smell to this tanner with coconut, sunflower, soy and shea. It goes on brown so at least you can see what you are doing as you attempt a streakless application. The first application is subtle, but the second will give you a good natural glow. Beware of stained bath towels. Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com September 9, 2009 Author: Beauty Buzzed Staff Kona Tanning Company: Not Just for Californians Anymore Previously, fashionistas, glamutantes, models and celebs living in Southern California were the select few privy to Kona Tanning Company's Sunless Tans, "Where a tan is more than a tan, it's a masterpiece." Renowned for their impeccable airbrush applications--with absolutely zero orange tint or streaking--Kona Tanning Company now offers their remarkable tan glow in the convenience of a bottle, The KTC Gradual Tanner. Designed to give anyone a rich Kona-type tan, the buildable formula is a daily product that keeps skin hydrated, fresh and always glowing with natural-looking color. Upon application, a caramel tint and gold shimmer dust is instant, then a golden brown color is the result with daily use. Additionally, "All natural preservatives, including thyme and grapefruit seed extract, provide super anti-oxidant properties, and encourage cellular repair to assist in promoting a youthful appearance. Blends of citrus and vanilla notes of fragrance add a special treat as you indulge in this masterpiece of a tan extender." $35 Press Kona Tanning Company, LLC 3843 S. Bristol St., #178 Santa Ana, CA 92704 KonaTanningCompany.com August 2009 Author: Caroline Fillion Get safe, sun-kissed skin even after your beach time is over Caroline Fillion - San Diego Budget Fashion Scene Examiner One of the worst things about heading back to school may be your newfound lack of beach time. Want to keep your bronze glow longer? Last week's announcement that tanning beds are as lethal as cigarettes, arsenic, and mustard gas drastically decreased options for those seeking summer-sun-kissed skintones. Obviously tanning beds are out of the question. Studies also show that exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA (the kind that ages you) or UVB (the kind that burns you), has also been linked to cancer. Plus, tanning lotions make you streaky and smelly... until now. Kona Tanning Company's (KTC) new sunless 'Gradual Tanner' is a moisture rich lotion that will leave your skin calm and smooth rather than stinky and sticky. The caramel tint and gold shimmer add an instant radiance, as if you'd just returned from vacation. Blends of gentle citrus and vanilla fragrance add to the appeal. Enriched with antioxidants and fortifying botanicals, the lotion not only bronzes but protects your skin, too. Instant credibility comes with the fact that KTC has been all over California and the country working with photographers and models to create perfect shades of skin. Most notably, they worked with the models for the latest Victoria's Secret Pink campaign. According to KTC, "this product is designed with the 'girl on the go' in mind, but can be used by anyone concerned with youth and beauty of their skin, and safety of their health." At $35 per 8oz bottle, this product easily outdoes the only other safe (but pricey) option of spray tanning. My recommendation: enjoy the rest of summer at the beach (with sunscreen on, of course), then keep your tan after heading back to class with KTC's Gradual Tanner. For more info: konatanningcompany.com Copyright 2009 Examiner.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Author Caroline Fillion is an Examiner from San Diego. You can see Caroline's articles at: "http://www.Examiner.com/x-18275-San-Diego-Budget-Fashion-Scene-Examiner"