For dull winter skin, holiday prep and building a warmer-looking glow from within.

This has 9mg of beta-carotene per capsule in a stable oil matrix formulation.

Beta-carotene is the natural plant precursor that the body converts into vitamin A, which improves skin quality, normal mucous membranes development and normal vision.

The oil matrix is the key quality feature: beta-carotene is fat-soluble and absorbs far better from a soft gel oil base than from a dry tablet.

The 60-capsule pack is a two-month supply at one capsule a day.

Beta-Carotene for Great Skin

This nutrient is the primary orange pigment in carrots, sweet potatoes and other orange-red plants.

In the skin, it accumulates in the subcutaneous fat layer, where it contributes to the natural warm tone that many customers describe as a "healthy glow."

It is also the safest way to increase vitamin A. Because the body only converts as much beta-carotene as it needs there is no risk of vitamin A toxicity.

BioActive TanCare Sun Prep & Glow

The most common reason customers use BioActive TanCare is to help skin look healthier year-round, particularly in late winter and early spring when most Irish skin has not seen sun for months.

Some users take it in the weeks before a sunny holiday to build baseline skin tone; others use it through winter to offset the pale, tired look that dark months produce.

It is not a sunscreen and does not replace sun protection, but many users find their skin tans more easily and evenly while taking beta-carotene daily.

How BioActive TanCare Works

Beta-carotene is a carotenoid pigment that can build up slightly in the outer layers of the skin, giving the skin a warmer golden tone over time. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping protect skin cells from oxidative stress caused by UV exposure, pollution and normal daily damage.

Beta-carotene is absorbed with dietary fat, packed into chylomicrons, carried through the blood and stored in tissues including the skin. Some beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A, which is used for normal skin cell turnover. The rest stays as a carotenoid antioxidant, helping neutralise reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen and free radicals. For tanning, it does not create a real melanin tan like sun exposure does. Instead, it adds a subtle golden colour from carotenoid deposition and may help skin cope better with oxidative stress.

Benefits of BioActive TanCare

• 9mg beta-carotene per capsule, a good working dose
• Oil matrix formulation for optimal fat-soluble absorption
• Danish pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing and stability.
• Soft gelatin capsule, easy to swallow
• 60-capsule pack for two months of daily use

FAQs: Pharmanord TanCare

Does BioActive TanCare actually tan your skin?

It does not tan skin in the way sun exposure does. Beta-carotene accumulates in the subcutaneous fat layer and chelps give a warm natural tone. Many users notice a healthier skin appearance after 4 to 6 weeks of daily use, and report that their skin tans more evenly when exposed to sun while taking it.

Is this a substitute for sunscreen?

No. BioActive TanCare does not provide UV protection. Always use SPF when exposed to sun.

Can I take too much beta-carotene?

Beta-carotene is one of the safest forms of vitamin A activity because the body only converts what it needs. Very high daily doses over many months can give skin a slightly orange tint (carotenaemia), which is harmless and reverses when the dose is reduced. 9mg a day is well within safe long-term use.

Is BioActive TanCare safe for smokers?

Smokers should not take high-dose beta-carotene supplements without pharmacist advice. Older trials (CARET, ATBC) linked high-dose beta-carotene to increased lung cancer risk in heavy smokers. 9mg daily is lower than those trial doses, but heavy smokers should speak to their pharmacist before starting.

Is BioActive TanCare a medicine?

No. It is a food supplement, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition.

When should I start taking it before a holiday?

Beta-carotene levels in the skin build over 4 to 6 weeks. Starting one to two months before a holiday is the typical pattern. For winter-round use, daily long-term supplementation is the approach.

Can I take it in pregnancy?

Beta-carotene (unlike synthetic vitamin A) does not build up to toxic levels and is generally considered safe in pregnancy. Confirm with your  pharmacist before starting this or any supplement

Is it vegetarian or vegan?

The capsule shell is gelatin (animal-derived), so it is suitable for vegetarians but not vegans.