How Tanning Lotions Accelerate Your Tan

By Haywood Hunter


Tanning lotions are popular in the spa and cosmetic industry. Most facilities or spas offer an array of creams and oils to offer their clients. These products may be organic or contain synthesized ingredients, but all do pretty much the same job.

Most tanning lotions are sufficiently safe for all-over application. But, whenever possible it is important to use a blend designed especially for faces. Facial tanning lotions have gentler ingredients, are safe to use around eyes, and may offer added benefits such as ingredients to firm the skin.

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 meant for indoor use are almost always made of ingredients that will not harm plastic surfaces. Because they are worn on one's skin, and skin comes in contact with the beds, this is an important feature. Anything that would have a corrosive effect on the equipment would be unwise for regular 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.

Sunblock and tanning lotions are not to be confused for one another. Sunblocks are meant to protect one's skin from the harmful side effects of UV light from the sun. However, tanning lotions and oils are intended to help ultra violet light affect skin. Using sunblock before using a UV bed would not only negate the effects, but may also cause surface damage to the parts of the machine in contact with the customer.

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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