For days spent poolside or at the beach, or even for sessions at your local tanning salon, you'll want tanning lotions or tanning bed lotions that both speed up the tanning process and protect your skin. In effect, you want a lotion that enhances the UVA rays while shielding you from the effects of UVB rays. To this end, find a lotion that contains tyrosine, since it sends melatonin production into overdrive and allows you to accelerate the tanning process. Then, make sure your tanning bed lotion contains Vitamin E, an anti-oxidant that will prevent damage from free radicals, as well as nutrients like aloe vera or hempseed oil that will moisturize and rejuvenate your skin.
Many people find that, when it comes to achieving a quick and even tan, legs can be problematic. Most people's legs simply don't tan as quickly as other parts of the body, since there is less blood flow (and, hence, less oxygen) to that area. If this is a challenge in your tanning process, try a tingle tanning lotion. This special formulation increases the blood flow to the capillaries closest to your skin, increasing the oxygen to your legs and helping the tanning process along.
Some people become frustrated that they're not achieving the results they desire within the time frame that they had hoped. If this is a challenge you face, it could be because you're either not choosing the right tanning lotion or not properly applying your tanning lotion. First, you need to buy a high quality lotion. When you do, you'll achieve your desired results in a fraction of the time. The extra money you spend on tanning bed lotion, for example, will be more than offset by less money spent at the tanning salon.
Next, exfoliate before you apply your tanning lotion. It doesn't make sense to tan skin cells that your body is about to slough off. Then, apply the lotion about an hour before you hit the sun or the salon. Be sure to wear loose-fitting clothing so the lotion doesn't rub off. If you're going to the pool or the beach, make sure to select tanning lotions that are waterproof or water-resistant, and then reapply it throughout the day.
Finally, complete coverage is a must. If you don't have a friend handy to get to those hard-to-reach areas, invest in a lotion applicator so that you can reach all areas of your back.
For those who long for the healthy glow of a tan, but don't want to expose their skin to UVA or UVB rays, an indoor tanning lotion is the answer. A variety of excellent sunless tanning products are available that will give you the color you seek. Alternately, bronzers will give you a temporary tan that will easily wash off with soap and water.
When applied correctly, a great tanning lotion will help you achieve your tanning goals and look your absolute best!
