We all want a beautiful dark tan that lasts longer so here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your tanning session: Start slow Building up your tan gradually will give you a darker tan that lasts longer Use tanning lotions These contain ingredients like hemp to speed up the tanning process while intensively moisturising your skin. Exfoliate regularly  Exfoliating before tanning will remove dead skin cells, making your tan more even and longer lasting. Exercise  Exercising before tanning increases blood flow to the skin, stimulating the production of melanin (the pigment that makes you brown) and speeding up the tanning process. Water  Hydrated skin exfoliates slower so to make your tan last longer drink plenty of water and moisturise regularly.