Tanning guide
Practical answers backed by the same numbers the app uses: your skin's burn threshold (MED) and the live UV index.
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How to tan without burning
How to tan without burning: start at a fifth of your burn dose, turn over on time and rest between sessions. A clear plan for any skin type.
How long should you tan?
How long to tan per day depends on the UV index and your skin type. See real burn times, a careful first day and how sessions grow week by week.
What is the best UV index for tanning?
The best UV index for tanning is 3 to 5 for most beginners. Learn why higher UV is not better, what each level means and how to check today's UV.
How long to tan at each UV index
UV 3ModerateHow long to tan at UV 3UV 4ModerateHow long to tan at UV 4UV 5ModerateHow long to tan at UV 5UV 6HighHow long to tan at UV 6UV 7HighHow long to tan at UV 7UV 8Very highHow long to tan at UV 8UV 9Very highHow long to tan at UV 9UV 10Very highHow long to tan at UV 10UV 11ExtremeHow long to tan at UV 11
Get your exact minutes
The app reads the live UV index where you are, splits the time across positions and tells you when to turn over.