The problem with that question is there is no answer. What's best for you isn't necessarily best for the next person.
Everyone has their personal preferences as to what they expect a lotion to do and the results they expect to receive.
Also the skin type, tanning experience, oily skin, dry skin, the type of tanning bulbs and tanning bed used etc.,etc. There
are simply too many factors involved to determine the "BEST" lotion.
What is this tingle, I hear about?
Tingle, Hot, Fire, Heat ... It's all the same principal. Different lotion manufactures just call it different names.
A Tingle is a stimulation of the epidermal layers of your skin. Most people feel their skin heat up or Tingle after applying
these lotions. The skin stimulation (irritation) brings blood closer to the surface of the skin. The blood brings melanin
with it and you may receive a better tan. The tingle factors range from 1 to 10; the higher the number, the more intense the
tingling. It is recommended you start with a tingle of 1 or 2 to become accustomed to the stimulation then gradually work
up through the different levels.
I have reached a point that I just can't get any darker. What can I do?
Your skin actually becomes thicker as your tanning progresses and makes it difficult for UV light to penetrate the upper
layers of skin. This is commonly referred to as a tanning "Plateau." Moisturizer is extremely important at this point. Your
skin cells are standing up as much as 45º and are actually reflecting the UV rays. Using a lot of moisturizing lotion will
help these cells lie down and become more translucent, therefore more receptive to UV rays. Our recommendation is to use a
good step 1 lotion for 2 or 3 tans to get your skin softened up then start a rotation with a step 2 lotion. Rotate your tans,
2 tans with the step 1 lotion; then one tan with the step 2 lotion. Keep this rotation up and use plenty of moisturizer, you
will get over your Plateau.
I get these white spots. Little patches that won't tan, what are they?
Most likely it's a harmless fungus that lives on the skins surface. It wasn't noticeable before because they don't absorb
UV rays. The rest of your body tanned but you didn't tan where ever those patches of fungus were. There are prescription medications
available. Better yet, Body Drench makes a product called "Wipe Out" and Body Invest has a product called "Halt", for
a lot cheaper.
My face and legs don't tan very well. What should I do?
Our face is the only part of our body that does not produce its own moisture. Our legs become a little dryer because
of clothing, hosiery etc. Fact is that moist skin tans much better than dry skin. Use a moisturizer at least twice daily.
Should I shower after a tanning session?
The tanning process actually continues for a period of time after a tanning session. Taking a shower
will remove the mantel acid from your skin and slow down or stop this continued tanning process. It is recommended you not
shower for 2 hours after your tanning session or 1 hour before.
