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There are three basic ways to achieve a tan and there are tanning lotions to assist you in every way. In truth there is only one way to achieve a real tan and the other two types are fake tans that temporarily give coloration to your skin. There are bronzers which act like a makeup on the skin and then there are tanning lotions that cause a chemical reaction on the skin to cause the production of color.

One of the biggest benefits of working for a real tan is the lasting effects. But for those who are naturally very light it is important to take care and not expose the skin to more UV rays than it is ready to handle. Avoid burning by tanning in short session under moderate conditions.

There are tanning lotions that many people use to accelerate the tanning process. These lotions contain moisturizing effects to keep the skin moist which increases the production of melanin. Exposure to UV rays very quickly dries the skin so is it important to keep the skin hydrated.

Fake tanning lotions and sprays that are DHA based are generally regarded as very safe. The chemicals do not affect anything beyond the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin so the worse that could happen is an allergic reaction or irritation. This is avoided by simply testing on a small area and treating any negative side effects in that small area.

A bronzer is similar to fake tanning lotions but instead of using DHA to change the color of dead skin cells, this product simply adds the color on top of the skin. Much like makeup, bronzers can be washed off at the end of the day.

It is up to the individual to decide what the best tanning lotion is for their particular situation. Just remember to learn more about what each product does so there is no confusion between something like outdoor tanning lotion and indoor tanning lotion.

Visit the Indoor Tanning Lotion website to learn how to find discount tanning lotions and for tanning lotion advice in general.