How Tanning Lotions Boost Your Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Most spas encourage their clients to use tanning lotions to improve their color. These creams or oil are very popular and known to help deepen or improve the results of a session in a booth or bed. These products are similar in function but can vary widely in the outcome they provide.


Tanning creams are usually applied by hand all over the body. There are specially designed products that are for facial use only. It is always better to have both an all purpose and a facial product available. Many blends designed for use on the face have firming qualities and are safe for use around eyes.

Tanning lotions and oils are used as preparation for UV beds or booths. They are comprised of ingredients that moisturize the skin and increase the amount of melanin in the skin. This may be accomplished by increasing blood flow to the surface of the skin, or by increasing the melanin itself. This boosts the speed with which a tan sets in, as well as effects the quality of the color.



Tanning lotions created to be used indoors are always safe to use on plastic or acrylic surfaces. Since customers' skin touches the beds for a prolonged period of time, it's important to have safe ingredients in the lotion they use. Any cosmetics that may corrode the equipment would not be desirable for repeated use.

Many tanning lotions have a few things in common. Almost all have moisturizing features and a great scent. Some lines will have a bronzing formula, or a similar additional benefit to their use. People with sensitive skin may prefer a gentle blend, and others may want a stronger formula for faster results.

It is important not to confuse these tanning lotions with sunblock. Sunblock is intended to counter the harmful effects of sunlight by protecting the skin from UV damage. Tanning lotions or oils do exactly the opposite and increase the effect of lights on the body. In addition, using sunblock while in a bed or booth would counter its effects as well as potentially damage the quality of the machine, due to contact with the wrong kind of chemicals.

Sunlight and the lights in ultra violet beds or booths are not exactly the same. So, it is import
Tanning lotions created to be used indoors are always safe to use on plastic or acrylic surfaces. Since customers' skin touches the beds for a prolonged period of time, it's important to have safe ingredients in the lotion they use. Any cosmetics that may corrode the equipment would not be desirable for repeated use.

Many tanning lotions have a few things in common. Almost all have moisturizing features and a great scent. Some lines will have a bronzing formula, or a similar additional benefit to their use. People with sensitive skin may prefer a gentle blend, and others may want a stronger formula for faster results.

It is important not to confuse these tanning lotions with sunblock. Sunblock is intended to counter the harmful effects of sunlight by protecting the skin from UV damage. Tanning lotions or oils do exactly the opposite and increase the effect of lights on the body. In addition, using sunblock while in a bed or booth would counter its effects as well as potentially damage the quality of the machine, due to contact with the wrong kind of chemicals.

Sunlight and the lights in ultra violet beds or booths are not exactly the same. So, it is important to have tanning lotions that are used separately in each situation. The compounds found in products that are meant to be used outdoors will not react reliably when used under concentrated lights. Tanning lotions intended for spa or salon use will not be as effective when used under the sun.




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