Can you use Go To Black outside?
Yes, you can use Supre Tan Go To Black outside as well as during a sunbed session. Go To Black is a tanning maximiser designed to support the tanning process during UV exposure, so it can still be used when the UV is coming from natural sunlight rather than a sunbed.
However, Go To Black is not a sunscreen and does not provide SPF protection. If you are using it outdoors, you still need to use appropriate sun protection and follow normal sun-safety advice.
Using Go To Black outdoors
Go To Black is most commonly associated with indoor tanning because products like this are widely used on sunbeds. That does not mean it can only be used indoors. It can also form part of an outdoor tanning routine, whether you are spending time in the garden, beside a pool or taking it away on holiday.
The important thing is to understand what the lotion is designed to do. Go To Black supports your tanning routine and helps keep the skin conditioned while tanning. It should never be confused with a product designed to protect your skin from UV exposure.
Does Go To Black contain SPF?
No. Go To Black Incredible Dark Maximizer does not provide SPF protection and should not be used as a replacement for sunscreen.
A tanning maximiser and a sunscreen have completely different purposes. Go To Black is designed to support tanning, while sunscreen is designed to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation.
Do I still need sunscreen with Go To Black?
Yes. If you are using Go To Black outside, you should treat sun protection as a completely separate part of your routine.
Using a tanning lotion does not mean you can safely stay in the sun for longer, and having an existing tan does not remove the need to protect your skin from UV exposure.
What does Go To Black actually do?
Supre Tan Go To Black Incredible Dark Maximizer is a tanning maximiser formulated for people who want to support their natural colour development during UV exposure.
Its formula includes ingredients such as Tyrosine and Carrot Oil as part of its tanning complex, alongside Argan Oil to help moisturise and condition the skin.
This makes Go To Black quite different from fake tan or sunscreen. It does not simply colour the surface of the skin and it does not provide sun protection. Instead, it is designed to be used as part of the tanning process itself.
If you want to understand more about this type of product, see our guide on What Is a Tanning Maximiser?.
Is Go To Black a bronzer?
It depends which Go To Black product you have. The original Supre Tan Go To Black Incredible Dark Maximizer is a maximiser rather than a cosmetic bronzer.
However, Go To Black is also the name of a wider product range, and some versions do contain bronzing ingredients. These include products such as Go To Black Coconut DHA Bronzer and Go To Black Tides Dark Bronzer.
It is therefore worth checking the full product name on your bottle, as different Go To Black formulas can work in slightly different ways.
If you are unsure about the difference between these products, our guide to Bronzers explains how bronzing lotions differ from standard accelerators and maximisers.
Can you take Go To Black on holiday?
Yes. If Go To Black is already part of your tanning routine, you can take it with you when you go on holiday and use it while tanning outdoors.
Just remember that the stronger sunlight you may experience abroad does not change the purpose of the product. Go To Black is still a tanning maximiser rather than sun protection, so appropriate sunscreen should also be part of your holiday routine.
Can I use Go To Black in the garden?
Yes. The same principle applies whether you are tanning on holiday, at the beach, beside a pool or simply spending time outside at home.
Natural sunlight contains UV radiation wherever you are, so using Go To Black in the UK does not remove the need for appropriate sun protection.
Can I use the same bottle on a sunbed and outside?
Yes. You do not necessarily need a completely different bottle simply because you are switching between indoor and outdoor tanning.
Go To Black can form part of both routines. The main difference outdoors is that you also need to think about sun protection because Go To Black itself does not provide SPF.
Can you use Go To Black outside if you already have a base tan?
Yes, but having a base tan does not mean your skin is protected from further UV exposure.
A tan should never be treated as a substitute for sunscreen. Even if you have already developed colour from previous sunbed sessions, you still need to protect your skin when spending time in natural sunlight.
Conclusion
Yes, Go To Black can be used outside. The original Supre Tan Go To Black Incredible Dark Maximizer is a tanning maximiser that can be used as part of both indoor and outdoor tanning routines.
The most important thing to remember is that Go To Black does not contain SPF and should never be treated as sunscreen. If you take it into the garden, to the beach or away on holiday, make sure proper sun protection comes with you too.
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