Yes it is because a tanning bed will further dry your skin. I would ask a dermatologist or the people at the tanning bed you use to recommend the best lotions for your skin type.
One can use any lotion they want in a tanning bed including Banana Boat Dark Tanning Oil. It is recommended for the safety and prevention of skin cancer to use a lotion designed for tanning beds that have a high concentration of SPF.
You should wear tanning lotion when on a tanning bed because these lotions that you buy at the salon help you absorb the tan better.
Don't do it! It does get into your blood stream. Tanning very bad for you skin. I'm sure your skin is a beautiful color, let it be.
A tanning lotion
The best tanning bed lotion is not the cheapest one. On the whole it is true that you get what you pay for with these products. A good compromise is Paint It Black 50x Indoor Tanning Bed Lotion, which retails at around $17.
Before, definitely!
Depends on how dark you want to be. A good tried and true long lasting staple is any Banana Boat lotion. Most tanning salons offer lotions and tanning bronzers.
You shouldn't ever go into a tanning bed without lotion. You won't tan nearly as fast and you age your skin 10x faster and you'll burn more easily. If you aren't going to use lotion, I'd say don't tan at all.
There are several options for people with sensitive skin when it comes to tanning. It is very important to ensure that the lotion provides adequate moisture as well as protection. Hawaiian Tropic, Neutrogena, and Coppertone all have lotions specifically designed for sensitive skin.
sunshine tan
You don't necessarily have to use a tanning lotion, however many will highly recommend it. Tanning lotions help you to get a darker color faster, plus if you go in a tanning bed with dry skin, 60% of the rays are bouncing off of you, so that's money wasted. On top of that tanning lotions have a lot of vitamins and minerals that help prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
The effects of regular suntan lotion on a tanning bed are harmful. The acrylic hoods are porous and expand when the bulbs heat up.