Tanning Accelerators

Tanning Accelerators

Professional Indoor Tanning Accelerators: Even, Long-Lasting Tan

At Sunmarket Wellness you will find indoor tanning accelerators from the most recognised brands in the sector — 7suns, Tanovations, Soleo and Supertan — formulated to prepare the skin before the session and prolong tanning results, both in a tanning bed and outdoors. Formulas with vitamin E, coconut oil, shea butter or oil-free textures, adapted to every skin type.

Pick your tan accelerator by phototype: gradual formulas for very fair skin, tanning intensifiers with tyrosine for intermediate phototypes and maximum intensity bronzers for dark skin, plus oil-free textures and post-tan lotions for UVA cabins, vertical solariums and home sunbeds.

Tanovations
Tanovations
Supertan
Supertan
7suns
7suns
Soleo
Soleo
Devoted Creations
Devoted Creations
Single-dose sachets
Single-dose sachets
AfterSun
AfterSun
packs
packs
Tanning Cosmetics Outlet
Tanning Cosmetics Outlet
Drops & Gummies
Drops & Gummies
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Why 7suns and Tanovations Are the Best Tanning Accelerators

  • Pro-melanin Actives · tyrosine, beta-carotene, and DHA complexes that intensify color in fewer sessions.
  • Hydration and Antioxidants · aloe, coconut oil, vitamin E: supple skin and longer-lasting tan.
  • Oil-Free Options · Tanovations Flawless Glow for oily skin or water sports enthusiasts.
  • Tropical Fragrances · neutralize the DHA odor and leave a fresh scent.
  • Paraben-Free and Cruelty-Free Formulas · complete respect for your skin and the environment.

Quick Comparison Table

Product Skin Type Key Strength
7suns Dark Desire Sensitive / Combination Encapsulated DHA + shea butter = gradual color + nourishment
7suns After Glow All Post-tan lotion that prolongs the tan up to 10 days
Tanovations Oil-Free Intensifier Oily / Athletic Instant absorption, zero clogged pores
Tanovations Tingle X-Heat* Advanced Skin Maximum vasodilation for extreme color
*Not for facial use

How to Properly Apply a Tanning Accelerator

  1. Shower and gently exfoliate.
  2. Dry your skin and apply the accelerator 20 minutes before exposure.
  3. Cover your face, neck, and hands; avoid the eyes and mucous membranes.
  4. In a UV cabin, follow the recommended time; outdoors, use SPF 30+.
  5. Moisturize afterward with After Glow to lock in the tan.

Extra Tips to Boost Your Tan

  • Weekly exfoliation — removes dead skin cells and prevents patchiness.
  • Internal hydration — 2 L of water daily promotes melanin production.
  • A diet rich in beta-carotenes (carrots, mango, spinach).
  • Avoid tobacco and excessive alcohol; they oxidize and dull the tone.

What is a tanning accelerator and what is it for

A tanning accelerator is a professional cosmetic that prepares the skin before UV exposure and helps melanin work faster, so you reach a deeper tone in fewer sessions. Names such as tan accelerator, tanning intensifier, tanning activator or tan enhancer describe the same family of products, formulated with tyrosine, beta-carotene, copper peptides and DHA complexes.

Unlike a self-tanner, a tanning accelerator does not paint the skin. It stimulates your own pigmentation while keeping the skin hydrated, and that is exactly what prevents peeling and makes the colour last longer, both in a sunbed and outdoors.

Key idea — an accelerator works on your own melanin, a bronzer adds immediate colour on the surface and a post-tan lotion fixes the tone you already have. Combining the three is the professional protocol.

How to choose the best tanning accelerator for your skin type

Phototype I and II, very fair skin

Start with a low DHA accelerator with a high antioxidant load, aloe vera and vitamin E. Short sessions and a gradual build-up prevent redness.

Phototype III, intermediate skin

The ideal profile for a tanning intensifier with tyrosine and beta-carotene, the fastest route to a deep, warm tone.

Phototype IV to VI, dark skin

Choose a maximum intensity tan accelerator with bronzing agents and shea butter for extra depth and shine without drying the skin.

Oily skin and sports use

An oil-free tanning accelerator such as Tanovations Flawless Glow absorbs instantly, does not clog pores and resists sweat and water.

Tanning accelerators for UVA cabins and sunbeds

In a UVA cabin the exposure is short and intense, so the skin has to be prepared before you step in. Apply the tanning accelerator on clean, dry, exfoliated skin 20 to 30 minutes before the session and finish with a post-tan lotion within the following hour.

A proper sunbed cream is formulated without the mineral filters that would block the UV rays you are paying for, and it includes tropical fragrances that neutralise the typical DHA scent. For vertical solariums and home sunbeds the protocol is identical, only the session length changes.

Common mistakes that ruin a tan

  • Applying the accelerator on unexfoliated skin, which leaves patches.
  • Using a beach sunscreen inside the cabin, which blocks the UV rays.
  • Skipping the post-tan lotion, so the tone fades in three or four days.
  • Increasing session time too fast instead of building colour gradually.
  • Forgetting the face and the neckline, the areas where the tan shows first.

Frequently asked questions about tanning accelerators

How long before the session should I apply it

Between 20 and 30 minutes before exposure, on clean, dry and previously exfoliated skin.

Is an accelerator the same as an intensifier or an activator

In practice yes. Accelerator, intensifier, activator and enhancer are commercial names for the same category and differ only in the concentration of actives.

Can I use a tanning accelerator outdoors

Yes, always together with a sunscreen suited to your phototype. The accelerator boosts melanin, it does not protect you from burning.

Which is the best tanning accelerator for a first tan

A low DHA formula with a high antioxidant load, applied over two or three gradual sessions per week.

Do accelerators stain clothes or the sunbed

Encapsulated DHA formulas absorb within minutes and do not transfer, as long as you respect the drying time before dressing.

How long does the tan last with an accelerator

With weekly exfoliation and a daily post-tan lotion the tone holds for eight to ten days, roughly double an unprepared tan.

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Buy Your Tanning Accelerators at Sunmarket

  • Official 7suns and Tanovations stock — recent, authentic batches.
  • Free mainland shipping in 24/48 hours.
  • Interest-free financing in 3 installments.
  • Expert tanning advice over the phone.

Achieve a fast, intense, and even tan with the professional tanning accelerators from 7suns and Tanovations, exclusively at Sunmarket.