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Whether you are choosing your first tanning lotion, trying to understand an ingredient, or looking for ways to get more from your tanning routine, Sahara Sands guides are here to make things easier to understand.
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Understand melanin, melanogenesis and what actually happens when your skin develops colour.
Tanning IngredientsLearn about ingredients such as tyrosine, Thalitan and the tanning technologies used in modern lotions.
Choosing a Tanning LotionExplore the different types of lotions and understand which products may suit your tanning routine.
All Tanning GuidesBrowse the complete Sahara Sands library of tanning advice, product education and ingredient guides.
Find the right tanning lotion for your routine
Not every tanning lotion is designed for the same type of tanner. Some products are made for building colour gradually, some are designed for more experienced tanners, and others focus on cosmetic colour or a stronger salon experience.
Use these guides to understand the main types of tanning lotions before choosing what suits your routine.
Learn how accelerators work and why many tanners start here.
MaximisersUnderstand maximisers and when they may be the next step up.
Plateau BreakersDiscover intensive lotions designed for experienced tanners who feel their colour has stopped progressing.
BronzersFind out how bronzers add cosmetic colour for a darker-looking finish.
TinglesExplore tingle lotions and why they are usually for experienced tanners.
Explore tanning advice from Sahara Sands
Our guide library is continually growing as we answer more questions about tanning lotions, ingredients, tanning science and getting the most from your routine.
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