REASONS FOR LOTION:

*  Clean, moist skin tans better

*  Lotions offer better magnification to maximize results

* Moisturized skin absorbs UV light; dry skin reflects it

*  Can achieve up to 70% better results tanning with a lotion than without

*  Indoor tanning can be dehydrating to the skin; lotions will help replenish any moisturization that has been depleted during the tanning session

THE DIFFERENT "TYPES" OF LOTION

Accelerators:

*  help the skin "naturally" achieve deep, dark-tanning results

*  usually white in color, but may be available in other colors as well

Bronzers:

*  enhance tanning results by imparting additional color to the skin via immediate cosmetic bronzers and sunless tanning agents

*  utilizes DHA (dihydroxyacetone), a self-tanning agent, walnut extract, caramel, carrot oil, etc.  as the bronzing agents

*usually caramel in color

Tingles

*  increase the micro-circulation and oxygenation of the skin resulting in deeper, darker tanning results

*  has a "warming" and "reddening" effect on the skin

*  recommended for advanced tanners

*  beneficial to areas of the body that do not retain color such as women's legs due to frequent shaving and exfoliation

*  active tingle ingredient is benzyl nicotinate

*  color varies due to lotion type (i.e., bronzer) or colorants used

Coolants:

*  active cooling ingredients are menthyl lactate and/or cooling agent

*  bathes your skin in refreshing and cooling essence, enhancing the tanning session

*  color varies due to lotion type (i.e., bronzer) or colorants used