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Sunbed Lotion
If you wish to achieve a beautiful tan while minimising the risks associated with sunbeds, purchasing a good tanning lotion can be a wise investment. The best tanning lotion for you may not be the most expensive or the most popular brand. Individual requirements from a tanning lotion vary depending on your skin type. Therefore it is important to be aware of what to look for in the ingredients.
It is important to point out that sun tan lotion and sunbed lotions are not essentially the same product. Tanning salons do not allow the use of outdoor lotions in the beds and booths as they tend to be greasier and cause build up and damage to their tanning equipment. sunbed lotions do not contain SPF and offer protection against potentially harmful UVA and UVB rays as this would be detrimental to the effectiveness of your tanning session. They do however have other ingredients which make the use of sunbed lotion beneficial.
The active ingredient in most sunbed lotions is Tyrosine. This enzyme stimulates melanin production – melanin is responsible for the tanning ability of your skin. By using a product containing tyrosine you can potentially increase the depth of your tan more quickly and necessitating less time on the sunbeds, which is better for your long term health.
If you have skin that does not tan very easily, for instance of you are fair skinned or have a lot of freckles or moles, look for a lotion containing DHA (the active ingredient in self tanners which dyes the skin brown). Fair skinned people, who have low levels of melanin in their skin, are at greatest risk of the dangers of sunbeds. Using a lotion containing DHA will give you the appearance of a deeper tan without excessive use of sun beds.
One of the unwanted side effects of using sunbeds is premature ageing, and always using the correct lotion can help this. Most sunbed lotions have been formulated with antioxidants and other ingredients renowned for their positive anti aging benefits, for instance Vitamin E which can help reduce the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. Lotions also help the skin to maintain its elasticity and prevent sagging. If premature ageing is of great concern to you, also invest in a separate lotion for your face. The skin on the face is thinner and more delicate, and therefore more susceptible to the harmful effects of UV. Because of this, some sunbed lotions have been formulated specifically for facial needs.
Sunbed lotions keep the skin moisturised. Dry skin can be detrimental to a tan in two ways. Firstly, if you suffer from dry skin your tanning session will be less successful as dry flakes of skin reflect UV rays and can halve the effectiveness of the sunbed. Secondly, dry skin sheds more quickly. Therefore, moisturising your skin helps maintain the longevity of your tan.
If you are unsure which sunbed lotions are suitable for your skin type ask your salon attendant for advice. Many salons also offer free samples of sunbed lotions so that you can assess the effectiveness of several products before committing to buying a whole bottle.
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