BABY OIL: TANNING’S BIGGEST NO-NO

It is a common myth that applying normal baby oil to your skin just before climbing into a tanning bed provides a deeper quicker tan than any tanning lotion. This is not only false, but incredibly dangerous to anyone who acts on this legend. Not only is it bad for the surface and bulbs of the tanning bed, but it is the equivalent of dipping yourself straight into a deep fryer – you will end up more likely with serious burns than a golden glow. ALWAYS make sure you choose tanning lotions for tanning beds so that you know it has been specially formulated for use with indoor tanning, to avoid damaging the bed and yourself.

SUNSCREEN IN MY TANNING LOTION?

First-time tanners may be confused by seeing that many of the lotions offered have sunscreen in them, because they feel it hinders their tanning experience. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The addition of sunscreen to many of the best tanning bed lotions protects the tanner against harmful UV rays, which can lead to damage to the skin and sometimes even the development of skin cancers. Having sunscreen in your lotions, which is measured in SPF levels, also keeps the skin moisturized while providing an even, glowing tan.

ACCELERATORS AND BRONZERS

Some indoor tanning bed lotions offer the extra perks of accelerators and bronzers – both of which can be confusing to the novice. Tan accelerators are generally recommended to those planning short-term tanning – i.e., those visiting a tanning bed to get a quick base tan so they can enjoy fun in the sun for the rest of the summer season. Bronzers, however, are recommended for indoor tanners who already have developed a nice tan via tanning beds, but simply want to take the color of their tan to a deeper level.

SELF-TANNING

For people who need that sun-kissed look immediately without the tanning bed, a self-tanner or spray tan may be a solution. Self tanners change the color of dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, providing the user with a quick temporary tan that will wear off after a few days to a couple of weeks. Self tanning lotions are available over the counter, or a more professional spray-on version through most tanning salons.

The products offered through tanning salons are a great way to achieve the results you’re looking for, once you know the difference between them. Whether you go with a spray on tan or an indoor tanning bed lotion always be cautious and get professional advice before you use any product.

Indoor tanning lotions are everywhere you look and we cannot get enough of them. Its so easy to buy a cream or spray and put it on without having to go to a tanning bed or sunbathe for 5 hours. Sunless tanning takes a matter of minutes whether you do it yourself or you have it applies at your local tanning salon. Spray tanning has become very popular as well and most tanning salons offer a Spray Tan at affordable rates.

Indoor Tanning Lotion is no different than using using lotion at the beach. Your skin needs to preserve its nutrients and prevent the damage of vital skin cells caused by UV rays. Tanning lotions come equipped with moisturizers designed to help prevent damage to your skin while lying in a tanning bed. The healthier your skin is the better your tan will look and consequently the better healthy looking your skin will be. Most tanning salons offer these products to you and they are very expensive. They can range anywhere from $15 up to as much as $150 for a bottle. While many are worth their price tag you can find equally sufficient tanning lotion for much less.

Not using indoor tanning lotion at a tanning salon is a recipe for disaster and can lead to skin cancer. The heated argument about tanning beds causing skin cancer is all too real. The fact of the matter is that if you don’t take care of your skin by using supplemental moisturizers you may be asking for some kind of skin cancer and that goes for a tanning bed or direct sunlight outside. Either one will do that same amount of damage if not cared for properly.

There are many products out there to choose regarding indoor tanning lotions. Bronzers and tanning accelerators merely promote quick browning of the skin in as little as 2 visits in the tanning bed. Adding heat such as “tingle”  has been added to many tanning products including tingle bronzers, tanning sprays and lotions allowing blood to flow to  the skin surface and produce better tanning results with skin microcirculation. Tingle allows the heat to draw up to the skin surface to achieve a deeper tan. Much of the tingle products have a cooling ingredient to make for a cooling effect while getting hot skin.

Some other indoor tanning lotion must haves include sunflower oil, coq-10, soy and the ever popular hemp moisturizers which work well on the skin. Hemp seed oil and natural butters are also in great demand at your local tanning salon. Australian Gold is obviously one of the most popular brands as well as Designer Skin and Tanisum Supre to name a few. Skin care is a major issue and one that many people take for granted. If you plan to take care of your body and try and prevent the aging process then you need to take these precautions and get started on Indoor tanning lotions or sunscreens that protect your skins vital cells.

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.

One of the advantages of using a spray tan machine over other products such as gels and lotions is that it’s much easier to get a complete and even coverage of your skin. With a tanning lotion it can be difficult to know where you’ve put the cream and where you haven’t but with a spray tan booth this is more straightforward. It’s also much easier to make sure you don’t over apply the tanning cream to one area.

Another advantage of using spray on tans is that they dry quickly and hence result in fewer streaks on your skin. This also means you can apply the tanning product and then go out relatively quickly. Also, because you don’t have to put the tanning lotion on by hand you don’t have to worry about the palms of your hands looking over tanned!

For the best results you should visit a tanning salon because they’ll be more likely to give you a spray tan with a machine that’s even and covers all of your skin. However if you can’t afford this then it’s definitely possible to apply spray tan solution yourself. If you can ask someone else to help you then you may find the tanning process easier because you’ll be able to target the difficult to reach areas of your body such as your back and shoulder blades. Just make sure they know how much to apply to each area of the body. For us metrosexual guys who care about our appearance, male grooming is part of our everyday routine so looking good and being tan is of major importance.

Remember, if you expose yourself regularly to UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds then you’re increasing your risk of getting skin cancer. If you’re sensible and don’t over-expose yourself then this shouldn’t be a problem, but it’s very easy to damage your skin and it takes less time tanning than many people realize.
For this reason using a spray on tanning method that doesn’t involved sunlight such as self tanning spray is the only safe way. While they may not be as effective as other tanning methods it’s never a good idea to risk your long term health just to get a better tan. I hope you can use these spray tan tips to better educate yourself and get a great looking tan asap.