The Glow Edit

tan intel, edited.

Everything we know about getting a believable glow — prep, shades, science and keeping it alive — written in plain English, no gatekeeping.

3 July 2026 · 3 min read

how long does self tan last?

Five to seven days is the honest answer — but development time, prep and aftercare each move that number. Here is exactly what decides it.

20 June 2026 · 4 min read

The ingredient behind every believable fake tan is a simple sugar. What DHA is, how it builds colour, and why development time matters.

15 June 2026 · 4 min read

Orange is not inevitable — it is a formulation and application problem with three specific causes. Here is each one, and how to never meet it.

10 June 2026 · 3 min read

Weekly is the natural rhythm — but the real answer depends on which product you run and how you shower. The maintenance maths, explained.

30 April 2026 · 3 min read

The most dangerous myth in tanning, answered in one word — and the science of why bronzed-by-bottle skin burns exactly like pale skin.