What is tanning lotion
There is a very distinct difference between tanning lotion and the usual sunscreens. Sunscreens are meant to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun and are used outdoors, especially on the beach, near water and when skiing. Tanning lotion has no such protection from the sun and actually intensifies the effects of UV radiation. It is also used indoors and in some cases will tan the skin even without the use of a tanning bed; these tanning lotions are called bronzers. The rest of this article will go into more detail about the ingredients, uses and types of tanning lotions available to the self-tanning enthusiast. Tanning Lotion Ingredients You will find that ingredients vary widely in tanning lotions, depending on the manufacturer and the intended use of the tanning product. One thing that most do have in common is the use of ingredients that will not harm acrylic surfaces. This is because tanning beds have shields made of 100% acrylic, so this is a practical move by the t
