Our Story
Created by women for women over 10 years ago, Skin & Tan has become the tan loved by millions worldwide. Featured on Dragon’s Den and with thousands of five-star reviews, our products are known for the glowing results they provide.
It's Time for a New Chapter
Now, it’s time to re-establish what we stand for. With a tiny tweak in the name, Skinny Tan is now Skin & Tan. At Skin & Tan, we are here to shake up beauty standards! We’re all about helping you feel confident and radiant with our cutting-edge skincare innovations and tan-boosting products. Our mission is simple: Breaking barriers and boosting confidence, one glow at a time. Our vision? A world where everyone can shine with confidence and a healthy glow.
The Tan Your Skin Deserves
We have made it our mission to make tanning easier, accessible and fun by overcoming the key barriers traditionally faced. Orange, streaky tans, biscuit smell or tiger bread skin? Not with us! Our formulation requirements are dictated by our skin-first promise. This means we are only using the best skincare ingredients to help nourish your skin instead of drying it.
Glow With Confidence
We celebrate diversity and are proud to be loved by people of all ages, skin tones, shapes and sizes. Whether you have tanned before or this is your first experience, Skin & Tan is your perfect ally. We help you achieve the results you are looking for while boosting your confidence.
Safe, Sun Free Tanning
Everyone loves a little glow! Our self-tan products help you to achieve bronzed holiday skin in a flash and offer a safe alternative to sunbathing and sunbeds. After all, who likes the idea of sunburns, premature photo ageing and even skin cancer? A self-tan provides no sun protection, we always encourage the use of SPF to stay sun safe while tanning naturally.
Real people. Real skin. Real routines.
"This tan is amazing. The glow and tan you get next day makes you look like you have just stepped off a plane from spain …. Love it"
"This product is lovely. It's the best gradual tan I've ever used and it smells beautiful too. Takes a little while to rub in, but it's very even and lasts a couple of days."
"Absolutely the best, natural color with no nasties, repeat customer"
"Have been using these for some time, leave a natural glowing tan to the face. Lovely to use in the dark winter months ….. and I use when on holiday as I don’t like the sun on my face. Always have a spare bottle in the drawer"
"Great product smells amazing and i have a lovely tan on my face, i get compliments about the colour, 5 star from me."
"I love the tanning cream. Goes on smoothly and gives a natural glow. I'm very happy with the purchase and would buy it again"
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to process an order?
Great tan is all in the prep; 24-48 hours before tan application we recommend exfoliating, removing unwanted hair and moisturising. Thoroughly exfoliating your body to remove dead, dry skin cells and removing old tan with our Miracle Tan Eraser will leave you with the perfect base for fresh tanning, and help you keep your glow for longer. We recommend using it with our double-sided Exfoliating Mitt for an even more flawless finish! Moisturising dry areas such as ankles, elbows and knees will also help to create a beautiful even glow.
Should I shave before or after applying tan?
We suggest you remove any unwanted hair 24-48 hours before applying tan, to create a flawless base and allow your pores to close (avoiding those little dotty marks). We would also recommend exfoliating and moisturising your driest areas (including ankles, knees, elbows and hands) at the same time. This will ensure you are tanning smooth clean skin (rather than dead skin) with no lingering shedding skin cells that could cause the fake tan to look uneven or patchy. It will also help your fake tan to last longer!
As a beginner, how would you recommend applying Skinny Tan?
For those new to self tanning we’d recommend starting with either a Gradual Tanner to build up a subtle glow over a number of days, our Self-Tanning Whip or Self-Tanning Mousse which features a built in colour guide to help with application. These formulas will melt into skin and blend effortlessly, so it’s far harder to go wrong. Our Tan & Tone Self-Tanning Oil also provides an easy application experience – just spritz, buff in and go, no rinse required!
How do I apply tan to my hands and feet?
Hands and feet can be tricky! Firstly, make sure you've thoroughly exfoliated and moisturised 24-48 hours before applying tan; hands and feet can be dryer than other areas of the body, so the tan is more prone to sticking. We recommend applying the left-over excess tan from your application mitt and lightly feathering over the areas. Then use the Miracle Brush to buff around knuckles and in-between fingers and toes. You can also spritz a little Coconut Tanning Mist over the hands in a claw like position and leave to dry naturally for a few minutes, for a perfect professional ‘spray tan effect’.