How does a self tanning lotion work?

Answer 1

Indoor tanning lotion is going to help increase the melanin production in your skin which in turn helps you tan faster. If you don't use lotion before getting into a tanning bed, you're (dry) skin will reflect the UV light for the first 6-8 minutes you're in the bed. Some tanning lotions include bronzers, which show a little extra added 'fake' color right away, while others have a lot of Skin Care ingredients to take care of your skin while tanning. Choose an indoor tanning lotion with alot of vitamins and minerals, as these are depleted when you tan. Using better lotion helps you tan faster and keeps your skin healthy.

Answer 2

Tanning lotions have many different effects depending on the tanning lotion you plan on using. There are typically 3 types of lotions that you can use; accelerators, tingle lotions, and bronzers. Each has it's own unique features and should be used for whichever type of skin you have or your tolerance to UV light.

Answer 3

Silicone provides a level of protection against some UV rays and can help hold moisture in your skin by acting as a sealant. Holding the moisture in your skin helps produce a better tan. Silicone is also considered heat resistant.

Answer 4

Self tanning lotions (or sunless tanning) contain a chemical: dihydroxyacetone. This chemical reacts with dead skin cells on the outer surface of the skin and cause the dead skin cells to turn a darker color. As the body releases the dead skin cells, the self tan expires. This is a safer alternative than UV tanning.

Answer 5

Most spray-on tanning lotions are simply pigments which bin and appear to brown the skin.

Answer 6

Tanning lotion is to prevent tanning from sun. Tanning is caused due to exposure to sun rays. Anti tan lotion helps in reducing melanin in the skin.

Answer 7

Bronzing lotion works by darkening the skin to give it a tanned appearance. Bronzing lotions basically die the skin and will fade or wash away in a few days.