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Latest · Holiday and sun

Coconut Oil for Tanning: The Myth, and the Smarter Coconut Route

Coconut oil makes skin gleam but does not build colour. The honest verdict on the beach classic, and the smarter coconut route.

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2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Myths and shortcuts

A Burn Is Not a Tan: Why Going Red Sets Your Colour Back

Going red is not stage one of going brown. What a burn actually does to your developing colour, and the gradual route...

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Holiday and sun

Can You Tan Through Sunscreen? Yes, and Here Is Why

Yes, you can tan through sunscreen. Why the no-SPF shortcut actually gets you less colour, and the routine that delivers both protection...

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Holiday and sun

What the UV Index Actually Means for Your Tan

The UV index is everywhere thanks to tanmaxxing, and most people are reading it backwards. What it measures, and how to use...

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Formulas

Tanning Jelly, Explained: The Upgrade on Tanning Oil

What a tanning jelly actually is, what is inside Sun Sauce, and why the texture is replacing tanning oil on loungers and...

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Sunbeds

Can You Use Tanning Oil on a Sunbed? Why Salons Say No

Why salons restrict tanning oils on sunbeds, and the water-based route that gets you deeper colour without the acrylic damage.

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Myths and shortcuts

Tanning Oil vs Tan Accelerator: Which Actually Gets You Darker?

Tanning oil or tan accelerator? What each actually does, the sunbed problem oils have, and which genuinely builds deeper colour.

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Myths and shortcuts

What Is Tanmaxxing? And the Smarter Way to Go Dark

The viral tanning trend explained: what tanmaxxing is, why it backfires on its own terms, and the smarter route to a deep...

2 min read · 9 Aug 2026

Sunbeds

How to Tan Faster on Sunbeds, The Safe Way

The honest guide to faster sunbed results: prep, an accelerator every session, and consistency, never longer sessions.

3 min read · 23 Jul 2026

Sunbeds

Best Sunbed Tanning Accelerator UK: What Actually Matters

Searches for sunbed accelerators are surging. An honest guide to choosing one: what to look for, red flags to avoid, and where...

3 min read · 23 Jul 2026

Formulas

Go Dark: The Deep Conditioning Original, Explained

The original Delux cream explained: why deep conditioning is the secret to deeper-looking colour, what is inside, and how to get the...

3 min read · 9 Jul 2026

Sunbeds

Sunbed vs Outdoor: How to Use a Tan Accelerator for Both

Does a tan accelerator work differently on a sunbed compared to outdoor sun? How to use Delux for both, and which builds...

3 min read · 9 Jul 2026

Holiday and sun

How to Build a Proper Tan Before Your Holiday

Travelling soon? Build a deeper, even base tan in the weeks before you fly, then keep your colour going while you are...

2 min read · 22 Jun 2026

Getting started

How to Prep and Exfoliate for a Deeper, Longer-Lasting Tan

A simple prep and exfoliation routine that helps your tan develop deeper, build more evenly and last longer.

2 min read · 22 Jun 2026

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