About My Sahara

How it all Started

Hi, I’m Danielle, and I’m the owner of My Sahara. But before I owned the brand, I was a loyal customer - someone who truly experienced the difference it could make.

Story continued…

A few years later, I began experiencing hair loss - something that deeply impacted my self confidence. During that time, My Sahara took on an even more personal meaning. It helped me feel more confident and comfortable in my skin when I needed it the most. It reminded me that beauty isn’t about perfection - it’s about owning your glow, whatever your story may be.

Over the years, I not only used the tan myself, I also used it professionally in my beauty salon for spray tanning. I trusted it to deliver flawless, natural results for my clients, no matter their skin tone, shape or age.

So when the opportunity came to take over the brand, I didn’t hesitate. I knew I wanted to lead My Sahara with authenticity and purpose - to celebrate real people, real bodies and real confidence.

Two bottles of My Sahara self-tanning mousse on a textured beige carpet with sunlight streaming on them.

Mission & Values

Sahara Tan exists to redefine beauty in the tanning industry by proving that a glow belongs to everyone. We celebrate every body, every skin tone, and every life experience - from scars to stomas, alopecia to acne - because beauty should never be limited.

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A plus size woman with tattoos wearing a black bikini, standing in front of a white brick wall, holding a My Sahara self tanning mousse bottle, smiling.
A young woman with curly hair using a dropper to put My Sahara Tanning Drops onto a brush, holding a My Sahara Kabuki Brush with a floral tattoo on her arm.

  • We challenge outdated ideals and represent real people in every shade, shape, age and identity. Our content and campaigns feature people with lived experiences, not generic models. We show up truthfully, always.

  • We speak openly and truthfully, without filters, fakery or inflated claims.

  • We believe self-tanning can be a grounding ritual - a way to feel good, not look “acceptable”.

  • We prioritise skin health and the environment, using vegan, cruelty-free, skin-friendly formulas.

How its Going

Today, My Sahara exists for everyone. Every shade, every shape, every age, every journey. Whether you tan to feel radiant, strong, beautiful, or just more you.

Because tanning isn’t about changing who you are - it’s about revealing your glow.

Welcome to My Sahara. I’m so glad you’re here.

Danielle Polkey

Owner, My Sahara

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