Fake tan lover have been reacting online, after news the beauty product may be in short supply.
If there actually is a shortage in fake tan best believe none of you will see my face for a long time
— ashleigh✨ (@smashie_) November 8, 2021
Cosmetic manufactures are struggling to import a key ingredient that's used in a wide range of products - from fake tan to shampoo.
The price of the chemical, called Ethoxydiglycol, has jumped from €12 per kilo to €103, according to one UK online pharmacy.
Other raw materials are proving difficult to deliver.
The cost of DHA (dihydroxyacetone) and erythrulose are also reportedly climbing.
The two ingredients give the all-essential tanned colour to skin.
Tan Fans React To News Of Shortage
Many frequent tanners have been reacting in horror to the news.
National fake tan shortage? 😢 *cancels all plans until 2023*
— bBold (@bBoldTan) November 9, 2021
One person tweeted she "won't be leaving the house" until the shortage is addressed while tanning brand bBold joked its cancelling all plans until 2023.
My man has just informed me that there’s gonna be a fake tan shortage as they can’t get a key ingredient for it & then said it’s gonna be a white Christmas I found this way to funny #nofaketan #whitechristmas 😂😂
— Tracy Coulson (@TracyCoulson1) November 10, 2021
Most beauty fans have found the funny side, with some expecting a "white Christmas" this year.
