Glossary Term

Maximiser

Maximisers, also called accelerators or intensifiers, are bronzer-free sunbed lotions made for tanners who want to take their colour as deep as it will go. They usually combine tyrosine, an amino acid, with moisturisers and skin-conditioning agents such as shea butter, coconut oil and vitamins. Well-hydrated skin gives a smoother, more even-looking tan that fades evenly, so a good maximiser feels as rich as it looks. They contain no DHA, so there is no development time and no guide colour.