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There are many tanning bed lotions available today, and which each one making its own claims it can be difficult to know which ones you really need. There are tanning bed lotions for all stages of the indoor tanning process, so how do you know which ones you really need?
What is the best tanning lotion for tanning beds?
An important factor to bear in mind when choosing the best tanning lotion is that the type of light emitted by tanning beds is different in composition than sunlight. As many sun lotions are formulated for outdoor use, you should take care that you select a brand that is suited to indoor tanning. The type of light that causes burning is UVB light, and the SPF or sun protection factor that is mentioned on lotion bottles refers to protection from this kind of light. Most tanning booths emit UVA light, so it is important to select an indoor tanning lotion that protects against this. The term ‘broad spectrum protection’ refers to a lotion’s ability to protect against UVA light, so choose a lotion that includes this for use with tanning beds.
Apart from the protection factor that is offered by tanning lotions, there are creams available that will help improve or prolong your tan. Accelerating creams claim to encourage the development of your tan, helping you acquire that sun-kissed look faster, and there are a variety of aftercare products that claim to help you looking tanned for longer. There are also pills available that will help cultivate a tan – these usually contain beta-carotene, a precursor of Vitamin A. Regardless of whether you find these products necessary or not, it is always a good idea to moisturize your skin after a tanning session, to help prevent it from drying out.
What about sunless tan products?
Of course, there is another type of tanning lotion available that can help you get the same look without having to venture near a tanning booth at all – sunless tanning lotions. These can be applied at home or in a sunless tanning booth, and provide the look without exposing your skin to the harsh UV light that has been linked to skin cancer, making this, for many people, better that all the tanning bed lotions!
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