How Long Does a Tan Last? Sun, Tanning Bed & Spray Tan

How long a tan lasts depends primarily on which type of tan you have and how well you look after …

Tanning Bed Time Chart by Skin Type | Safe Session Times

By David Gray / May 16, 2026 / Tanning Beds

Start with 1–3 minutes depending on your skin type. Fair skin types begin at 1–2 minutes, darker skin types at …

By David Gray / May 26, 2026 / Self Tanning

If you’ve just had a spray tan and you’re heading outside, you already know you need sunscreen — but there’s …

By David Gray / May 17, 2026 / Self Tanning

Self tanner turning green is one of the more alarming things that can happen mid-application — but it’s more common …

By David Gray / May 21, 2026 / Self Tanning

Yes, you can spray tan with acne — but the ingredients in your spray tan solution and your preparation routine …

By David Gray / May 21, 2026 / Tanning Beds

Eye protection is the single most important piece of safety equipment you need in a tanning bed — and it …

By David Gray / May 29, 2026 / Self Tanning

The honest answer is that you cannot fundamentally change the speed of the DHA chemical reaction that creates a real, …

By David Gray / May 29, 2026 / Self Tanning

Most self-tanners are dry to the touch within two to ten minutes — but drying and developing are two completely …

Finding the right tanning lotion as a man can feel unnecessarily complicated. Most products on the market are marketed toward …