Using a tanning bed is a great way to get a beautiful tan in less time. You can also tan when it fits your schedule, even if that is after the sun has gone down. To help you get the best looking tan in the shortest amount of time, here are some simple tips for you to follow.
When you shower the night before tanning, do a good job of exfoliating. This is the process of using a loofah to removed dead skin cells. Your tanning will look nicer and last longer if it isn’t on dead skin that is going to fall off over the next couple of days.
Keep your skin moisturized as dry skin will result in more dead skin. You should either apply a moisturizer before you enter the tanning bed or select a tanning accelerator that contains moisturizers.
Find out how any prescription medications are going to affect your tanning experience. If you take regular mediations for high blood pressure, antibiotics, or you have any skin problems you need to talk with your doctor before you use any type of tanning bed.
For the best results, don’t shower or go swimming for at least a couple of hours after your tanning session. This will help your color embed itself into your skin. You also don’t want to tan longer than recommended by the salon.
I know some individuals who tan at two different locations so they can get a tan faster. However, they don’t because the skin isn’t able to absorb it. Instead your skin will dry out and you may start to look older than you are.