Get a Great Tan with the Right Tanning Bed Lotion

While tanning beds can provide fast, deep, tans, they can also result in dry, flaky skin, not unlike what one would experience after a sunburn. To that end, the skin must be kept properly moisturized with tanning bed lotion during the tanning process. For those who are looking to get a nice tan via a tanning bed, there are several things one should know in regards to selecting the right tanning bed lotion.

Going into a tanning bed without any tanning bed lotion is the last thing that a person who fears getting wrinkles should do. Skin that is not moisturized and repeatedly exposed to UVA and UVB rays will prematurely age as well as freckle. Those who want to avoid the harmful effects of such rays wear sunscreen at the beach; those who want to tan need a tanning bed lotion that moisturizes the skin, but enhances the tanning powers of UVA and UVB rays.

The first mistake that many people make when selecting what they think is a tanning bed lotion are self-tanning lotions. Self-tanning lotions are meant to be used independently from the actual tanning process. In fact, those lotions are for people who want to get color, but also want to avoid tanning beds and the sun. Thus, using a self-tanning lotion in conjunction with a tanning bed could result in tan that looks suspiciously orange.

Believe it or not, sunscreen can actually be one of the best kinds of tanning bed lotions. People avoid using them in tanning beds because they think it will stop them from tanning, but that only applies to lotions with high SPF's. Thus, in order to protect the skin against some of the tanning bed rays as well as to moisturize the skin during the tanning process, it is best to select a sunscreen with a very low SPF (anything 10 or less).

Hemp seed oil in tanning bed lotions are promoted by many salons. This oil softens the skin and allows the pigment to naturally turn a nice reddish-brown that is not too subtle not too extreme. These lotions generally often also have a good amount of Vitamin A, which also benefits the skin.

To find the best tanning bed lotion, also take into consideration the skin type and whether it is predisposed to tanning (or burning) quickly. Tanning bed lotion is usually inexpensive, but more trusted brands can cost a considerable amount of money. Consult a tanning salon professional to be sure the best lotion is chosen.

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