So, how exactly do tanning accelerators work? People with a darker skin tone have a higher amount of melanin in their skin. Melanin is what gives the skin the pigmentation. Getting a tan using an accelerator is essentially trying to increase the amount of melanin in your skin cells. Tanning promotes increase the rate of the production of melanin in the skin cells causing you tan faster.

Tan accelerators come in different forms, from pills to body lotions and sprays. When you use these products and then go out in the sun, your skin will start to darken. You can buy these products from most tanning salons and even some department or health stores. Almost anywhere that sells tanning supplies or skin care will have tanning accelerator lotion.

You will want to know if the product you are using or considering for purchase is safe. Most of these tanning accelerator lotions have been tested to be generally safe but in some cases your skin may feel irritation or itchiness. If this happens to you, it is best to contact your doctor as soon as possible.

The main ingredients in these types of product are psolaren and tyrosine. These are both natural amino acids that increase the level of melanin in skin cells. They help the process of tanning significantly and you will need to spend less time under direct sunlight to get the results that you desire. Even though they are very effective, note that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has not approved their use in tanning pills or lotions.

Another problem that arises from using dark tanning accelerator is that these products are less effective when they are used together with sunscreen. So a lot of people choose to tan faster by using a tanning lotion and not protect their skin with sunscreen. This can result in damaging the skin especially for those who have fair skin and are already more sensitive to the sun.

The best thing to do is use a tanning accelerator only in the case of special occasions and not frequently. It is important to always use a sunscreen if you already have really fair skin so as not to be exposed to harmful ultraviolet rays. Research has shown that people who tan without sunscreen frequently have a higher chance of getting skin cancer.

You have to keep in mind that although you spend less time under the sun, there are still known side effects to using a tanning accelerator and so you are still at risk. We all know that skin cancer has shown to be a result of too much exposure to the sun. As soon as you notice anything different on your skin, it is necessary that you see you doctor.

While the above has to do with outdoor tanning accelerator we need to discuss indoor tanning accelerator. It is made of much the same ingredients however it does contain more moisturizing elements to help protect the skin. Most indoor tanners use an indoor tanning bed accelerator to get their skin nice and bronze in a matter of minutes. The lotions or sprays typically have a much more moisture rich base than the outdoor lotions. Just be sure to play it safe when deciding on a tanning accelerator and remember your skins is the most important part of your body.