Set your tan-by date
Tell Sunkind when you leave and it builds a plan backward from your trip — a realistic number of sessions, spaced so your tan builds steadily instead of in one painful afternoon.
A countdown keeps you honest: "23 days until your trip — you're on track."
Build a base the safe way
Each session uses your skin type and the live UV to set how long to stay out and when to flip, so you deepen your tan a little at a time. A burn isn't a shortcut — it peels and sets you back.
Sunkind nudges you into your daily tan window and reminds you to reapply, so the base you build actually lasts to your trip.
Arrive bronzed, not burnt
By the time you leave, you've got a real base tan and the habits to keep it on vacation — your safe window each day, your SPF, and your reapply timing, wherever you're headed.
Frequently asked questions
How long before vacation should I start tanning?
Start 2–4 weeks out so your tan builds gradually. Sunkind takes your tan-by date and paces the right number of sessions across that time.
How do I get tan before vacation without burning?
Build a base in short, regular sessions inside your safe UV window for your skin type, reapply SPF, and avoid one long midday session. Sunkind plans this around your trip date.
Can I get tan in a week before my trip?
You can deepen an existing base in a week, but a brand-new tan needs longer to build safely. Starting earlier means less burn risk and a tan that lasts.