Achieving a beautiful, sun-kissed tan doesn’t mean risking sunburn or damaging your skin. At isletan, we want to help you tan smarter—not harder. One of the most common mistakes we see is skipping sunscreen or spending too much time in the sun too soon, especially when using tanning accelerators like our outdoor tanning gel.
That’s why we’ve created this simple guide to help you understand your skin type and build a safe, effective tanning routine. Whether you're fair-skinned or naturally darker, following the right steps and timing your sun exposure can make all the difference in how fast and evenly you tan—while keeping your skin healthy and glowing.
Step 1: Identify Your Skin Type
Please select the skin type that most closely matches yours:
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Skin Type |
Description |
Tanning Reaction |
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Type I |
Very fair skin, freckles, red or light blonde hair, blue/light eyes |
Always burns, never tans |
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Type II |
Fair skin, light eyes/hair |
Burns easily, tans minimally |
|
Type III |
Light to medium skin, darker hair |
Sometimes burns, gradually tans |
|
Type IV |
Olive or light brown skin |
Rarely burns, tans easily |
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Type V |
Medium brown skin |
Very rarely burns, tans well |
|
Type VI |
Dark brown to black skin |
Never burns, tans deeply |
Step 2: Recommended Tanning Schedule
After applying sunscreen, then your isletan tanning gel, follow the suggested plan:
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Skin Type |
Session Length (per day) |
Weekly Frequency |
Best Time to Tan |
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Type I |
5–10 min |
2x per week |
Before 10 AM or after 4 PM |
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Type II |
10–15 min |
2–3x per week |
Before 11 AM or after 3 PM |
|
Type III |
15–25 min |
3–4x per week |
9–11 AM or 3–5 PM |
|
Type IV |
20–30 min |
4–5x per week |
9 AM – 12 PM or 3–5 PM |
|
Type V |
30–40 min |
4–6x per week |
9 AM – 12 PM or 3–5 PM |
|
Type VI |
30–60 min |
5–6x per week |
9 AM – 1 PM or 3–5 PM |
Step 3: Tanning Tips for Best Results
Always apply sunscreen first, wait 5–10 minutes, then apply the tanning gel generously.
Never tan during peak UV hours (11 AM – 2 PM).
Build your tan slowly over time. Rushing increases the chance of burning or uneven color.
Moisturize daily—hydrated skin tans deeper and holds color longer.
Drink plenty of water to support skin hydration from the inside out.