Tanning without using a quality indoor tanning lotion is kinda like brushing your teeth without toothpaste - yeah, you can do it, but it really doesn't make any sense. Professional indoor tanning lotions are made to give you the fastest, darkest, healthiest looking tan possible for your skin.
When applied, an indoor tanning lotion helps diffuse the UV light that your skin is being exposed to, helping the UV light penetrate a larger area of skin. It also helps to put the vitamins and nutrients back in your skin that the tanning process may use up. Many of the higher quality and higher concentrated tanning lotions contain cosmeceutical ingredients that can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, help to firm skin, and even help with cellulite.
There are also specialty lotions that are formulated for your face and legs! Your facial skin is more delicate and harder to tan than the rest of your body. It also have more skin care demands since it is the area that tends to age first. Some people may also find that their legs don't tan as well as the rest of their body. This can be due to shaving or even not rotating enough between booths and beds. Either way there are products you can add to your tanning regimen that will leave you with a glowing complexion and gorgeous gams!
Last, but certainly not least, do not forget to take care of your tan when you go home! It won't benefit your tan if you are using a great tanning product in the beds but then go home and jump in the shower and lather yourself up with moisture stripping bar soap! There are specific products such as tan extending moisturizer and body wash that will preserve, protect, and extend your tanning results. See your salon professional today for their recommendations!
