Indoor Tanning Lotion – Important Information
The summer is once again upon us, and even though last summer was one to remember in a fairly negative way, this summer, we should be seeing more people out in the sun as the covid-19 vaccinations allow many people to return to the beaches and parks on sunny days. But what can you do if you haven’t been able to keep up your tan recently and don’t want to shine like a great beacon in the sunlight the first time you step out onto the beach again? Indoor tanning bed salons are a great way to get a base tan before you hit that beach, avoiding the embarrassment of sheet white skin, and giving the confidence to try out that new summer bikini. If you decide to use an indoor tanning bed, though, you need to be aware of certain things: primarily, indoor tanning bed lotion.
Importance of Indoor Tanning Bed Lotions
There are a lot of different types of indoor tanning bed lotions based on what you are looking to gain out of them, but all of them have one thing in common: using them is better than going into a tanning bed bare skinned. Indoor tanning bed lotion is a must when you are doing indoor tanning for a number of reasons.
Reduce Time Needed in Tanning Bed
Like any form of tanning, whether it is indoors or outdoors, the less time you spend exposing yourself to UVA and UVB rays in order to get the right shade of bronze you are looking for, the better. By using an indoor tanning bed lotion, you can greatly reduce the amount of time you need in the tanning bed because the lotion naturally hydrates your skin, increasing the effectiveness of UV rays (dry skin blocks the light). As well, depending on the lotion you choose, you will have more blood flow to the surface of your skin, allowing for the melanin to build up better for your bronzing.
Healthy Skin
Not only does reducing the time needed in a tanning bed using indoor tanning bed lotion mean less damage to your skin, but using a lotion will also help your skin rejuvenate and replenish much needed essential vitamins and minerals. Most lotions will be infused with moisturizers, vitamins, and minerals to help your skin keep young, vibrant, and wrinkle free. As well, good antioxidants and fruit extracts in lotions will also help your skin be healthier overall after your tanning experience.
Using Indoor Tanning Bed Lotion
It’s important that you understand how to properly use an indoor tanning bed lotion before you head to the tanning bed salon. First, you need to pick up a good quality tanning bed lotion; while these are available at the salons, you can find more affordable, high-quality lotions online with a bit of research. Next, make sure that, when you go, you are wearing some throw-away, old clothes because the application of the lotion will stain anything you touch. Finally, before application, exfoliate your skin.
When applying, make sure you apply an even coating all around your body; you may want to avoid placing lotion in sensitive areas, and be weary around your face as well, you don’t want an accident with too much lotion darkening too much. When you get into an indoor tanning bed, you want to make sure you have only used indoor tanning bed lotion; any other type can damage the equipment.
When you are getting out of the tanning bed, don’t immediately wash off your indoor tanning bed lotion. Many take several hours to fully do their thing. Once you do wash off the lotion, don’t exfoliate your skin for a few days. That will reduce your tan.
When using indoor tanning beds (even with indoor tanning bed lotion), if you don’t supplement with outdoor sun, you will need to do at least one session a week, if not two, to keep up your tan, especially if you exfoliate regularly.
Using indoor tanning bed lotion while you use an indoor tanning bed is important, not only for the health of your skin, but also for the longevity of the tanning equipment. So, if you are looking to get out in that sun this summer and you want a good and healthy base tan, grab yourself a bottle of indoor tanning bed lotion and head to your local salon or spa.