The permatan is under threat this winter after cosmetics producers reported shortages of an ingredient used in a wide range of fake tan ranges, skin creams and beauty products.
A UK-based self-tan producer, a chemical distribution company and pharmacists have reported that they have been unable to source their usual supplies of the widely used solvent ethoxydiglycol, which is used to improve the texture of skincare products and to help them spread on the skin.
The ingredient is imported from abroad and used extensively in many high street and high-end skincare products, including face creams, makeup, deodorants and hair dyes.
Sunjunkie, which manufactures its own brand of self-tanning products, as well as under the label of high street
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