Tanning Lotion Blog

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A lot of people when they go indoor tanning either use the same tanning lotion that they use on their body on their face or they don’t put any tanning lotion on their face. However, most people don’t understand that neglecting tanning lotion on their face or using their body tanning lotion is a big mistake. The reason for this is the face is on of the most delicate parts of the body and when going tanning it needs to be treated differently.

Some people’s faces are highly sensitive to certain brands of tanning lotions and can have allergic reactions when these tanning lotions are applied to the facial area. This is because most body tanning lotions have ingredients added to supplement the smell of the tanning lotions. This added fragrance in tanning lotions is usually the cause for allergic reactions on the face. In fact, most cosmetics that cause facial area allergic reactions are because of there added fragrances.

Another problem with using body tanning lotions on your face is that they are not designed with your face in mind. Some of them may leave your face feeling extra oil after (causing acne breakouts for some) and some may excessively dry the skin on your face. Also a lot of body tanning lotions contain bronzers, and when applied to the face it may leave your face looking unnaturally dark.

The problem with not using any tanning lotion on your face is that all indoor tanning lotions have essential vitamins, nutrients, and moisturizers to keep your skin healthy during and after tanning. If you don’t using any tanning lotion on your face your skin will dry out fast. UV lights are known to damage your skin and as your face is extremely sensitive, tanning with out a facial tanning lotion can exaggerate wrinkles or fine lines. Because of this it is very important to apply a facial tanning lotion that has the proper vitamins, nutrients, and moisturizers, so your skin remains hydrated and healthy.

It is recommended that, if you are tanning indoors then you should purchase a special facial tanning lotion that is designed to be used only on the face. When shopping for a facial tanning lotion make sure you buy one that is hypoallergenic, that is, one that will not cause any allergic reactions. Most facial tanning lotions are hypoallergenic but to be on the safe side check the bottle to make sure. Depending on the brand and type of facial tanning lotion you are shopping for, there are also many other benefits. Some of these are anti-aging, firming formulas, or non-comedogenic (it will not block your pores, this is good if you have acne-prone skin). Also, most tanning lotion manufactures have facial tanning lotions with tanning accelerators or bronzers.

Depending on what you are looking for will really determine what brand and type of facial tanning lotion to buy. But don’t worry there is a facial tanning lotion that is right for you. Ask you tanning salon what kind of facial tanning lotions they have and recommend. Tell them what you are looking for and they should be able to help. If you are looking for some great facial tanning lotions online, check out our online store, we recommend facial tanning lotions from Designer Skin, California Tan, and Swedish Beauty.