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Tanning Lotion helps moisturize the skin prior to tanning. This makes tanning much more effective than tanning without lotion. Normally your skin can be dry, flaky & uneven. The use of a tanning lotion evens out the skins moisture and creates a healthier foundation for a successful tanning experience. Tanning lotion also reduces the drying effects that a tanning session can have again improving your results. Tanning lotion is made in many ways with various ingredients. Find out more on specific tanning lotion ingredients here. Tanning lotion categories include accelerators, bronzers, tingles (hot), & cooling (cool). Any combination of these base tanning lotion categories is possible. One of the best ways to determine what lotion will work for you is to consult a salon professional. People that work in these salons often have extensive experience with tanning lotions and sample each lotion type so that they have a better understanding of that lotions results. They also have access to hundreds of customer reviews as they handle their day to day duties. You should never underestimate the value of real world knowledge when selecting your next lotion. Remember it is also possible to try different lotions in packet form prior to making a larger purchase of a bottle. Each persons skin is different and each person reacts differently to specific ingredients in tanning lotions.

Tanning Buyers Group is proud to offer AUVL lamps to members at great member pricing. AUVL high and low pressure sunlamps are more than just a complementary addition to the tanning industry. You’ll find a complete product line of optimally adjusted sunlamps for facial and whole-body tanning equipment that suits all your needs and exceeds your customers’ expectations. The line was developed for today’s professional tanning market that requires superior performance and excellent value for the dollar to stay ahead of the competition. This also means to be constantly monitoring market trends for new and technical developments. As such, our product line is always a work in progress, implementing innovative lamp technologies and complying with the specific requirements of a market very much on the move. Let’s face it; the tanning power of even the most recent state-of-the-art sunbed depends very much on the performance of the UV-lamps it uses. The quality of the sunlamp truly determines the efficiency of all tanning systems, customer satisfaction and ultimately your salon’s success. It is critical to choose the right tanning lamps to complement the tanning systems you use in your salon. But what makes a lamp the right lamp for you to choose? There are objective technical standards which define the quality of a lamp but the final evaluation is made by the consumer. And for the end-user a good lamp is one which fulfills, maybe even exceeds, expectations. The high and low pressure sunlamp range by AUVL was designed with your customers’ satisfaction in mind offering a great variety of choices. The result is a very special product line for the use in professional tanning salons that require superior performance and reliability but also an excellent value for the money.

Sunless Tanning can be a practical alternative to sunbathing. Sunless tanning products, also called self-tanners or tanning extenders, can give your skin a tanned look without exposing it to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Though generally recognized as safe, sunless tanning products do carry some risks, depending on how they're used and applied. How do sunless tanning products work? The active ingredient in most sunless tanning products is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is the only color additive approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in sunless tanning products. When applied to your skin, DHA reacts with dead cells in the outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) to temporarily darken the skin's appearance. The coloring doesn't wash off, but it gradually fades as the dead skin cells slough off. In most cases, the color is completely gone after five to seven days. Many forms of sunless tanning products are available for home-use, including lotions, creams, gels and sprays. They typically go on clear, and you might see results after about an hour. Full color appears within eight to 24 hours. Some products contain a tint, which darkens your skin right away. Besides home products, spray-on tanning is available at salons, spas and tanning businesses. These professional applications can provide an even, full-body tan. Is sunless tanning safe? Sunless tanning products are generally regarded as safe alternatives to sunbathing. The FDA considers DHA safe when applied to your skin. Spray-on tanning or mist-on tanning from a salon or spa is typically applied to all parts of your body — including your face — to ensure an even color. This creates a potential for the product to get into and around your eyes, near your nostrils or onto your lips. The risks, if any, of inhaling or ingesting DHA are unknown, so special care is needed to be sure that your spray-on tan is safely applied. Be sure to shut your eyes and hold your breath while the tanner is applied. You may also want to request or bring along protective devices such as goggles or nose plugs. You may have seen ads for sunless tanning pills, but these products are unsafe and aren't approved by the FDA. Sunless tanning pills contain large amounts of the color additive canthaxanthin. When taken in large amounts, canthaxanthin settles in parts of your body, including your skin. It can turn your skin orange to brown and can cause canthaxanthin retinopathy, the formation of crystals in the retina of the eye. Tanning pills can also cause nausea, cramps and diarrhea. Sunless tanning tips: For an even-looking tan Sunless tanning products no longer cause that orange-brown, streaky appearance. Today the products offer an even, natural-looking tan if they're applied correctly and carefully. For best results, follow these tips: · Choose a light- or medium-toned product, which tends to look more natural. · Before using the product, wash and exfoliate your skin with a wash cloth or sponge to remove excess dead skin cells. Women should shave their legs for an even application. · Apply the sunless tanning product evenly and lightly. Use less product on dry skin or thickened skin, such as over your ankles, knees and elbows. These areas tend to absorb more product. · After you apply the product to your face and body, wash your hands with soap and water to avoid coloring your palms. Be sure to remove any product from under your fingernails. Then use a cotton ball to apply the sunless tanner to the top of each hand. · To prevent staining your clothes, wait until the sunless tanner dries completely, about 15 to 20 minutes. Most sunless tanning products don't contain a sunscreen and, therefore, don't protect your skin from the sun. If you spend time outdoors, be sure to apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) before going outside.