Getting tanned indoors in a safe and controlled environment helps you to achieve a glowing bronzed skin tone. It also boosts your mood and fights depression due to increased levels of Vitamin D in the body.
Indoor tanning equipment such as tanning booths and beds only emits UV-A and UV-B rays and helps to tan. Too much exposure to such rays can be harmful to your skin.
Why Is Indoor Tanning Better than Outdoor Tanning?
Tanning indoors in a salon on tanning beds is more comfortable and the time spent can be controlled easily without any unwanted burn which may be experienced if exposed to the sun. As the tanning happens under the expert’s guidance, tanning happens much faster without causing any harm to the skin. All the information about the skin type and the lotions and their applications is provided by the salons.
Therefore it becomes essential to do things rightly in a stepwise manner before, during, and after taking indoor tanning sessions for long-lasting results.
What Should Be Done Before Tanning?
Prepare your skin one day before tanning sessions by shower, shave and exfoliate. Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells, making it easier for the UV rays to penetrate effectively, activating the melanin production for bronze color.
Also, make sure to know about the possible side effects of the rays on your skin type. Keep your skin hydrated and moisturized with non-oil-based lotion. Drink plenty of water. Avoid using perfume, essential oils, or deodorant.
What Should Be Done During Tanning Indoors?
You should speak to an expert about your skin type so that they can suggest safe and suitable skin products and sunbed procedures.
Disrobe to your level of comfort. Apply the right lotion evenly throughout the body. Always start with your face and gradually go down to your body. Nowadays, tan extenders are available, which can be applied before the bronzer.
Tan extenders are specially formulated lotions used for lengthening the tanning lifespan. It replenishes your skin with essential nutrients, vitamins, and moisture you lose while tanning. Some of the best tan extender moisturizer which is available without bronzer contain DHA, erythrulose. They have plenty of antioxidants to prevent photoaging. However, tan extenders lack exfoliants.
Protect your eyes and lips by using protective goggles and appropriate lip balms. In case your skin gets uncomfortable during the process, immediately stop the procedure. (more…)