If you are a self-tanning newbie then starting out might feel like a bit of a minefield, as there are so many different types of sunless tanners on the market. One of the main questions you have is probably, 'Does spray tan come in colours or is there one shade for all?' In short, the answer is yes, spray tan comes in different intensities depending on the formulation.

What colour is right for me?

The active ingredient in most spray tanning products is dihydroxyacetone, usually know as DHA. The deepness of colour that you get will depend on the percentage of DHA in the spray tanning solution that you use. At My Tan London, we make it simple with three shades to choose from – Light, Medium and Dark.

The Light Spray Tanning Solution contains 8% DHA and is the best spray tan solution for fair skin, giving a subtle, healthy glow, which is suitable for even the fairest complexions.

The Medium Spray Tanning Solution contains 10% DHA and is our most popular product, giving a natural-looking, golden glow.

If you have an olive skin tone but want to boost your tan or even out skin tone irregularities then our Dark Spray Tanning Solution is the best choice for you, containing 12% DHA and delivering a deep, bronzed tan.

What is DHA?

DHA dihydroxyacetone is a colourless substance, derived from glycerine or plant sources. When applied, DHA reacts with dead cells in the skin's surface layer to temporarily darken the skin and simulate a tan.

How do I know what the best self-tanning colour for me is?

At My Tan London, we have made our range super simple with Light, Medium or Dark to choose from. If you are not sure which shade would be best for your skin you can use our <a href="https://www.mytanlondon.co.uk/try-me-sample-kit-free-mitt.html">TRY ME SAMPLE KIT</a> that comes with three 110ml bottles of spray tanning solution with one in each shade (that’s enough for six full-body tans).

We also have a Juicy Fruits 14% Super Dark Formulation that not only smells like a tropical fruit cocktail but provides our darkest tan yet.

All our products are cruelty-free and paraben-free and use only the highest quality DHA for the perfect natural tanning solution. Check out our range today.

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