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The tanning process naturally has a
drying effect on the skin. If you don’t use a quality tanning lotion and
skin care products afterwards to prevent drying, you will not only dry
out your skin, but also shorten the life of your tan.
How do you get a great tan without damaging your skin,
hastening the aging process, and spending a lot of money unnecessarily
on tanning equipment? You can always use a UV-free spray product such as
Mystic Tan, but if you want to try a tanning bed, here are some tips.
First, make sure you are not taking any medications that make you
sensitive to light. Blood pressure medications, medications for skin
problems, and antibiotics are some of the medications that can make it
more difficult for you to tan and more prone to burning. Ask your
pharmacist or doctor about your medications or look them up on the chart
generally posted at a local tanning salon. Make sure you are not taking
any of the medications listed before you use indoor tanning equipment at
home or go to a salon.
Second, use a high-quality tanning lotion to help your skin absorb the
UV rays. This will speed up the tanning process and decrease the amount
of time you have to spend in the tanning bed. Some lotions also contain
ingredients such as tyrosine which stimulate the production of melanin,
the body’s natural substance which darkens the skin.
Third, use a high-quality tanning lotion before each session. This is
the bottom line in getting and keeping an attractive golden bronze tan.
You can apply the lotion just before your tanning session, but it is
even better to apply it an hour or two ahead of time. This gives your
skin time to absorb the lotion and produces better, deeper, and
longer-lasting results.
Fourth, take care of your skin in between tanning sessions. The tanning
process naturally has a drying effect on the skin. If you don’t use a
quality tanning lotion and skin care products afterwards to prevent
drying, you will not only dry out your skin, but also shorten the life
of your tan. As you lose your tan faster, you’ll have to spend more
sessions in the tanning bed to get it back and maintain it, and this
will only dry out your skin further. Flaky, dry, exfoliating skin does
not tan well. The healthier your skin is, the better it will tan.
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