Why Use Tanning Bed Lotions?
- By: Larry Scott

Tanning bed lotions are a mandatory investment toward healthy indoor tanning.



For years, tanning bed manufacturers have promoted their products as a healthy alternative to the sun; so why are tanning bed lotions so important?



Tanning beds and the sun both darken the pigmentation in the skin through the use of ultraviolet (UV) rays. There are two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB. With prolonged unprotected exposure to these rays, you increase the odds of damaging your skin.



Some of the health problems that may occur include:

- Immune system damage

- Burning

- Malignant melanoma

- Premature wrinkling

- Skin rashes and irritation



While tanning beds do provide safer doses of UV rays and allow you greater control in regulating the amount of rays you expose your body to, you still need to protect your skin from damage with one of the better tanning bed lotions that are on the market today.



The first step to choosing a lotion is to find out what kind of rays the tanning bed you use emits. Many older models tan through the use of UVB rays, which can cause burning, but the more modern beds use UVA rays. Not all tanning bed lotions protect against both kinds of rays.



Also look for a lotion that moisturizes but is not oily. An oil-based lotion can damage tanning beds and makes for difficult clean up after use.



Many lotions also act as tanning accelerators or help provide a move even tan, and many are fortified with skin enriching nutrients. When in doubt, check with the tanning salon attendant or with your residential tanning bed manufacturer for a lotion recommendation.



Taking pride in personal appearance ensures you will make the best first impression. That includes not only what you wear and a positive attitude, but also healthy skin. One key to keeping your skin looking good is to invest in a good tanning bed lotion that both protects your skin and revitalizes it with much needed nutrients and moisturizers. And, like most products, remember that tanning bed lotions only work when properly applied before every tanning session.

Tanning bed lotions are a mandatory investment toward healthy indoor tanning.

Larry Scott is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Tanning-Beds-Here.com. He provides more tanning bed tips and free tanning bed lotion information at _www.tanning-beds-here.com where you can research at any time, day or night, on his website.

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Tanning Bed Stickers: Silly Or Useful?
- By: Larry Scott

Stickers aren't just for kids. Use tanning bed stickers to track your progress.



Tanning bed stickers may seem like a waste of time or something just for kids, but in reality, these cute designs are a great way to track your progress in the tanning bed.



Very simply, a tanning bed sticker is placed somewhere on your body where you don't mind not getting a tan before you start tanning. The sticker blocks the ultraviolet rays that darken the skin pigmentation, allowing you to see how much you have tanned during a single session. If you continually place a new sticker in the same place every time you tan, ultimately you can see your long-term progress.



The stickers work the same way when used with sunless tanning products and spray on tanning booths. By covering a small area of skin, you can later see how much of a tan you have achieved.



If you're concerned about creating an unsightly white splotch and ruining your gorgeous tan, treat it like a tattoo by choosing an eye-catching design, like a butterfly, heart, or a catch phrase like "Hot Stuff!" and place it somewhere special, like right above your bikini line, or on your breast or shoulder. You can even use henna or skin safe paints to decorate your new "tattoo".



For a more elaborate tanning bed sticker tattoo design, string several butterflies across your belly in a loose flight pattern or place a path of footprints down your thigh. Vary the coloring by replacing one less sticker before each tanning session so the footprints gradually fade away like footsteps in golden sand.



Most tanning salons offer its patrons tanning bed stickers free of charge, or you can purchase rolls of stickers for as little as $10 from online vendors, eBay, or where ever you purchase your residential tanning bed supplies.



Since safe tanning is such a gradual process, it is beneficial to have a way of tracking your progress, especially if you tan in the nude. By using inexpensive and fun tanning bed stickers, you can see how well your tanning sessions are paying off and even create a little personal art in the process. Remember, stickers aren't just for kids and have a good time!

Stickers aren't just for kids. Use tanning bed stickers to track your progress.

Larry Scott is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Tanning-Beds-Here.com. He provides more tanning bed tips and free tanning bed supplies information at _www.tanning-beds-here.com where you can research at any time, day or night, on his website.

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