Saturday, July 31, 2010

Are High Priced Tanning Lotions Worth the Cost?

I have worked in the tanning industry for ten years now and this is one of the most commonly asked questions. 

"Why should I pay one hundred dollars for a bottle of lotion when I can get some at Walmart for seven?"
That's a fair question.  It can seem unreasonable to spend that kind of money on tanning lotion but it is worth it.  I am not saying you have to buy the hundred dollar bottle but buying quality indoor tanning lotion makes a huge difference.  Not only in your results but more importantly in the skincare that it offers.  First of all, if you're tanning then most likely you are doing it because it feels good to look good.  You care about your appearance and that is great and as it should be.  Just be sure you are thinking in the long term sense.  Sun exposure, whether it be gained from a day outdoors or simulated sunshine purchased at your local salon, depletes your skin of necessary vitamins and oils.  The lack of these can lead to pre-mature aging.  Ugh.  No one wants to end up looking like leather.  Indoor tanning lotions are designed to give back to your skin what the exposure takes out.  The Walmart brand not only uses cheaper versions and often far less quantities of the ingredients which accelerate the tanning process but they can't afford to put the necessary skin care in there at just seven dollars for a bottle. In the case of tanning lotion, you do get what you pay for. Remembering that we are in this to look our best, it's a simple conclusion to decide it is definitely worth the money.  Ahh the price of beauty...
OK so how do you know that what you are getting is sincerely quality lotion?  Well let me start by saying this, if you bought it at the flea market, a department store, or off eBay then you can't be sure at all.  You need to purchase from a licensed distributor to be sure you are getting what you are paying for.  Tanning Salons are a safe option generally and if you own your own tanning bed you can purchase from wholesale distributors such as Beautiful Bronze Tanning ( www.beautifulbronzetanning.com )
Tan Smart ladies.  Let's be lovely and let's turn heads but let's age gracefully while we are at it.  Below I am listing some of the highest quality indoor tanning lotion brands and their sites so you can further educate yourself and find just the right product for you. 
Designer Skin - http://www.designerskin.com/  
~This is my personal favorite brand.  I love the Masquerade and their Black 20X has been a best seller since it's release.~
~Everybody has heard of Australian Gold and they are leaders in new tanning technology.  They also offer the number one and number two overall best selling tanning lotions.  Sinfully Black and Dark Tanning Accelerator ~
~Swedish Beauty came out with a new Botanicals line offering 98% natural tanning lotions- paraben free and my favorite tan extender is from this family.  Aloe There.  It's Awesome.

Ok there are many more but that should get you started.  Questions and comments are welcome. 

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