Choosing your first sunbed cream can be confusing. Accelerators, bronzers, tingles, intensifiers and hybrid lotions all work differently, and the strongest product isn't necessarily the best place to start.
What Is the Best Type of Sunbed Cream for Beginners?
We generally recommend starting with a tanning accelerator without tingle. Accelerators complement your skin's natural tanning process during UV exposure, while many also contain moisturising and skin-conditioning ingredients.
Australian Gold Dark Accelerator
Australian Gold Dark Accelerator is one of the most recognisable tanning accelerators and a straightforward option if you're new to tanning lotions. It doesn't rely on an instant cosmetic bronzer.
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Power Tan Coconut Crush
Power Tan Coconut Crush is a creamy, tingle-free tanning accelerator with a tropical coconut formula and skin-conditioning ingredients.
Australian Gold Accelerator K
Australian Gold Accelerator K combines tanning-lotion ingredients with carrot oil, carrot water and carrot root extract.
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Power Tan 24K Super Carrot Oil
Power Tan 24K Super Carrot Oil combines tanning ingredients with carrot oil and beta-carotene.
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Should Beginners Use Bronzer or Tingle?
You can use a bronzer as a beginner, but understand that it adds colour in addition to your natural tanning process. Strong tingle lotions are generally better suited to experienced users because they can create an intense warming and reddening sensation.
Does Sunbed Cream Protect You From UV?
A tanning accelerator, bronzer or tingle lotion should not be treated as sunscreen unless the product specifically states that it provides SPF protection.