Indoor Tanning Lotion helps moisturize the skin prior to tanning. This makes indoor tanning beds much more effective than tanning without lotion. Normally your skin can be dry, flaky and 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. Tanning lotion categories include accelerators, bronzers, tingles (hot), and 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.