Moisturize Lotion

Best Lotion For After Tanning?

There are two types of moisturizers, those specifically formulated for tanners (tan extenders) and those for general use. General moisturizers can be used for moisturizing tanned skin but they don't contain the same level of vitamins and nutrients sun drench skin requires. One option is to rotate between a general moisturizer and a tan extender, opting to use a tan extender shortly following a tanning session and a general moisturizer later in the day.

If moisturizing with a general moisturizer before visiting a tanning salon check to see if your moisturizer contains an SPF or the ingredients titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. Such ingredients will absorb (like sunscreen) or reflect (like sunblock) UV light, inhibiting the skins ability to tan and thereby wasting your salon visit. You may instead consider purchasing a discount tanning lotion on-line.

With general moisturizers many tanners try to avoid those containing mineral oil and petroleum products. Mineral oil and petroleum products such as petrolatum have been known to dry skin and clog pores. Not to mention mineral oil is bad for the sunbed's acrylics - your tanning salon won't be impressed!