Why Indoor Tanning Lotion?

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Give these Items a try, and build yourself a personal indoor tanning lotion kit.  You’re worth it. 

 

 

Here are some major differences between Oils and indoor tanning Lotions, why you really need both products, and the best uses for both. 

· Oils– Have 2 main advantages in the world of sun tanning.  They are waterproof as well as moisturizing to the skin.  They prevent the loss of moisture through the skin, and most consist of a largely mineral oil base with added moisturizing oils.  Some of the nicer, more exotic oils contain oils from the Avocado, Jojoba, Coconut, along with many others.  These products typically are very good for your skin care, and are great for tanning use.

· Lotions– Are a sunscreen or sun block applied to reduce skin damage.  Indoor tanning lotions work by blocking UV radiation from the sun reaching the skin.  The best products block both UV-A and UV-B rays, both of which cause burns.  Most of these products contain either an organic chemical compound (usually  Oxybenzone) which absorbs UV light.  Or an opaque material that reflects light (like Zinc Oxide).  Many contain both. 

· If you are tanning, you should use Oil on the body, but lotion on the face and your softer, thinner areas of skin.  Oil on these places can cause unappealing darkening of the softer skin and premature aging of the skin, where as Lotion will protect it.

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A  Fact: Coconut water can be used (in emergencies) as a substitute for blood plasma.  The reason for this is that coconut water (the water found in coconuts – not to be confused with coconut milk, which comes from the flesh of the coconut) is sterile and has an ideal pH level.  Who the heck knew that?

Home Made Sun Tan Oil

Normal Skin

· 2 Teaspoons Sesame Oilcoconut

· 2 Teaspoons Wheat Germ Oil

· 4 Tablespoons Hazelnut Oil

· 4 Tablespoons Walnut Oil

· 5 Drops Lavender Oil

· 5 Drops Ylang Ylang Oil

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Home Made Sun Tan Oil

Dry Skin

· 4 Teaspoons Avocado Oil

· 4 Teaspoons Hazelnut Oil

· 4 Tablespoons Sesame Oil

· 4 Teaspoons Walnut Oil

· 4 Teaspoons Wheat Germ Oil

· 6 Drops Calendula Oil

· 4 Drops Patchouli Oil

 

-Shake in tight bottles to mix the oils, and shake before use.  Refrigerate for longest lasting result, these fresh oils only last about 2-3 months.  Never use a sour smelling oil on your body.

 

lotion-bottles Get yourself a neat little collection of pampering products, they are inexpensive, and are a wonderful way to treat yourself to quality personal time.  Try a ton of different kinds, and see which ones you like, you never know what cool item you will find that gives you that perfect glow.  I take a tanning bag full of all kinds of different products, you never know what the skin is reacting to on any given day and making sure I have what I need when I want it is very cool, plus having my ideal little kit ensures I won’t forget anything I wished I had later on, or a spare to share with a friend.

 

 

 

May 16th, 2009 | Posted in Tanning Lotions | No Comments

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