indoor tanning lotions.

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.

Home Made Sun Tan Oil

Normal Skin

· 2 Teaspoons Sesame Oil

· 2 Teaspoons Wheat Germ Oil

· 4 Tablespoons Hazelnut Oil

· 4 Tablespoons Walnut Oil

· 5 Drops Lavender Oil

· 5 Drops Ylang Ylang Oil

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.

 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.

Sunless tanners are products commonly sporting the ingredients Diltydroxyacetone or DHA, a color additive that darkens the skin by reacting with amino acids on the skin’s surface.  A bronzer is more of a temporary, almost paint on product. 

Then you can also take tanning pills.  One example is canthalaxanthin uses can cause nausea, cramping, diarrhea, severe itching, and welts.  Use of these pills has also been linked to decreased vision.  These are not FDA approved and do not give a true tan.  The import of these products are not prohibited by the United States.  So obviously don’t recommend the tan pills.

Another option is what’s called a tanning accelerator.  These increase the body’s natural production of melanin with the chemicals psoralen (found in limes) and tyrosine, an amino acid.  While not approved for this use, they are safe, though you should still wear sunscreen.

Give an extra thought

to the benefits of

Air Brush Tanning 

Worried that the sun’s rays will leave you looking like a shar pei in your 40’s? 

Try this chic alternative to

nuking yourself like yesterday’s

chicken dinner.

Things You Should Know About Your New Air Brush Tan.

-They last between 7 and 14 days.

-They condition the skin.

-They are customized for every skin shade and type.

-They provide an even, complete, natural coverage.

-They dry almost instantly.

-Streak less, odorless, and drip less, with no orange coloring.

-They only take about 1/2 hour to complete from start to finish.

-It’s the official tan choice of the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders.  Go Redskins!

-Not a dye, these are a chemical reaction causing the skin to naturally bronze with out the harmful UV rays.

-They are totally safe, and have been FDA approved for over 30 years.

-Air brush tanning is a great choice for pale, and sensitive skinned people.

-They are healthier for the skin than a tanning booth or an out door sun tan.

-They protect the skin against premature aging, wrinkles and spots.

No bugs, no weather worries, no skin cancer,

(not to mention no creepy guys asking about your tan lines while you bask in your yard, or at the beach,) who in the world would miss any of that?  And why work the Interview with the vampire  look when you can have hot guys mistaking you for a Polynesian volcano Goddess? 

Air Brush Tanning makes perfect sense to me.

Tips For Preparing for Your Air Brush Tan

-Shower, shave any areas you wish hairless, and exfoliate your skin.

-Put no body lotion, deodorant, or make up on your body, as it will interfere with the look of your tan.

-Dark, cotton under garments or G-strings are preferred, with loose fitting over clothing and sandals.

-Before leaving, place a towel on the seat of your car, sweating can cause some leakage on your seat.

-Wait a full 8 hours to take a shower after the tan, and then moisturize the skin.  Moisture maintains the tan longer.

-Make sure you aren’t using any Alpha-Hydroxy Lotions on your skin.

-Try out several local salons and see which one you love the best.

 This is a great treat to the body without the damaging side effects of the traditional “Box Tan”.  More like a spa treatment than a chore, you will love how pampered and beautiful your skin feels, and keep coming back for more.  You can even get your own equipment and do it at home at your convenience, or for your friends and family.  People with a love of cosmetics have started successful businesses with these products.  These make a great addition to any existing salon or spa, and give traditional  tanning facilities a new, exciting product to offer their patrons while drawing in new clients.  I for one love just that my Irish, freckled, milk white skin isn’t sun burning right through a white T shirt anymore!  Tanned skin looks younger, more toned, and incredibly soft.  Heck it even makes your teeth look whiter.  And Air brush tanning is so much faster, you can bake for hours in a bed, or you can do it the easy way and have an easy spray tan.  It’s a simple and cost effective product that continues to impress. 

 That is why they have been one of the fastest growing cosmetic trends in the last decade.