There are so many different types of tanning lotions on the market today. You will find that when you go to purchase one, you will have a lot of information to take in. You should read the instructions and directions on all of the bottles to make sure that you choose the right one for you and your skin type. Finding the right tanning lotion could make all the difference when it comes to the perfect tan.
There are three main types of tanning lotions. You should figure out what type of tan you are looking for to decide on the right product for you. An accelerator is a product that will boost the level of tanning cells in your skin. With the application of an accelerator when you shower in the morning, your skin will generate the tanning cells before you have your tanning session for the day. This will help you to tan almost immediately when you start the tanning process.
There are also amplifiers for tanning. This is a product that will create a moist barrier on your skin. This will trap rays that may have normally been reflected away. This will allow you to absorb as many tanning rays as you possibly can. This is a good idea also to keep your skin moist and looking good.
Bronzers are also great tanning lotions. This is a product that has a dye in it and will change the color of your skin almost immediately. There are some people that love them and there are others that despise them. You should be careful when you are applying the tanning lotions that contain bronzers so that they do not streak on the skin. They need to be applied evenly. You need to also make sure that your skin is moisturized well. If your skin is too dry it will absorb more bronzer than other areas and leave an uneven patch.
With a bronzer, you should make sure that you use a good exfoliate before you tan. This will help areas like your elbows, feel, ankles, and knees have a more smooth and silky feel so that the lotion goes on more evenly. You should also make sure that you wash your hands well after you use a bronzer so that it does not stain them.
There are also tanning lotions for indoor tanning and outdoor tanning. You need to make sure that you are using the right lotion for the right place. Outdoor tanning lotions have some form of SPF to protect your skin from some of the harmful rays of the sun. Indoor lotions do not have this and you may end up with a burning result if you use indoor lotion outside. Using the outdoor tanning lotions in a tanning bed may work for some. It will depend on the amount of SPF that is in the product.
It is always a good idea to tan smart and to make sure that you have the right protection that you want. You can look good with a great tan when you use the right tanning lotions.
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