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Tanning Lotions: Attaining The Perfect Tan

September 6, 2010 by tanb  
Filed under Tan

It used to be that the phrase “tanning lotion” usually referred to something that would help you tan safely in the sun and that would hopefully produce the desired tan quickly and without burning. Nowadays, though, there are products available which actually increase the tanning effect of UV rays in a tanning bed or natural sunlight to help you tan darker and faster. There are even sunless tanning lotions that cause your skin to darken without requiring the person to bask in the sun or a tanning bed.

Some tanners want to use products that improve their tan when using tanning booths. They recognize the risks of these products but they produce faster results. Tanning beds are rented out by duration of use, so the faster the tan, the greater the savings. Even tanning enthusiasts with home tanning beds like the time savings. Tan enhancers heighten the results of the ultraviolet rays and the strongest ones can even produce a tingling sensation as it stimulates the pigment.

Tanning products can enhance ultraviolet rays and accelerate tanning but they can also increase the risk of burning as they offer practically no protection from ultraviolet light. Therefore, caution is necessary to reduce the risk of burning. To avoid burns, most of these lotions are not intended for use outdoors or even on the face.

You should only use tan enhancement lotions as directed and you should understand the risks involved. It is also a great idea to get a tanning lotion that has a very effective moisturizer as the tanning enhancement|enhancement] causes the skin to dry out. Sunless tanning products have been available for some time however weren’t as effective in generating an indoor tan, without the sun, than the newer products. With older products, you would often look like a a carrot, instead of a tanned surfer! Another problem was difficulty in application, resulting in uneven coloration and sometimes weird things along the lines of dark palms. Sunless tanning lotions available today offer a much more natural look and are easier to apply to the skin.}
 
Coloration is more natural with lotoins which have survived in the marketplace. Consumers who use bronzing lotion find this option to be preferable than frequenting a tanning salon.  We all know that ultraviolet rays exaggerates the appearance of wrinkles and dries out the skin. Excessive contact can cause melanoma, so some people agree to swap an ultraviolet tan for a sunless one to increase their comfort.

If you hope to tan with no sun at all or speed up the process in a tanning bed, obtain as much information you can about a lotion before using it. There are many resources available for your research, both in print media and online. It’s also a good idea to ask other people what products they’ve had success with.

Aaron Andrews is a tanning bed enthusiast. After working in tanning salons since the mid-80’s, he moved to a tanning bed manufacturer and supply company. He now puts his years of knowledge and experience into a series of tanning tips to help you make the best tanning decisions and operates TanIndoors.com a site dedicated to improving your tanning experience.

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