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Sunbed Tanning for Beginners: Complete Guide
First time on a sunbed? Discover everything you need to know about sunbed tanning for beginners, from your first session to lotions, with MEGATAN's expert guide.
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How to Avoid Common Tanning Mistakes
Learn how to avoid common tanning mistakes, from sunbed errors to uneven application, with expert tips from MEGATAN. Get a perfect, even glow every time.
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How to Prepare Your Skin Before Tanning
Unlock your best tan! Learn how to prepare your skin for sunbeds or sunbathing with expert tips on exfoliation, hydration, and choosing the right products.
Tanning Glossary
Browse A-Z- 0.3 W/m² LimitThe 0.3 W/m² limit is the maximum erythemally weighted UV output allowed for sunbeds sold and used in the UK and the EU. It comes from the product standard for UV appliances (BS EN 60335-2-27) and applies to every bed in a professional studio; a bed built to it is often called a UV-Type 3 unit. It is a legal ceiling on what the equipment gives out, not a measure of how dark you will go or how long a session should be. At MEGATAN Studio, session lengths are set by our team at your consultation.
- AcceleratorBronzer-free sunbed lotions made to help you build deep, natural-looking colour. Most contain tyrosine, an amino acid, alongside moisturisers such as aloe, coconut oil and shea butter that keep skin soft and hydrated through the session. A popular first choice for newer tanners who want colour that is all their own.
- Acetyl TyrosineAcetyl Tyrosine is a form of tyrosine, an amino acid, that dissolves more easily in water, so it blends readily into lotions. It is one of the most common ingredients in sunbed accelerators and intensifiers, where it sits alongside moisturisers, conditioning oils and fragrance. Related forms you may see on a label include Tyrosine and Oleoyl Tyrosine.
- AftercareProducts designed for use after tanning sessions to cool, hydrate and extend the look of your tan. Aftercare products typically contain aloe vera, vitamins and moisturisers that leave skin soft and help your colour fade evenly. A regular part of any serious tanning routine.
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