You might not be able to buy your favourite tan from April… here’s why

We’ve bad news for you if you love a dark tan
You might not be able to buy your favourite tan from April… here’s why

Suzanne Jackson's tanning line is affected by the change

Fans of a darker glow may no longer be able to buy their favourite tanning products from April as a new EU directive is set to limit the amount of one key ingredient.

The new EU directive, which comes into effect on March 31, limits the amount of dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to a maximum of 10% per product — which will affect many of our favourite brands.

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