Cheap subsitute for indoor lotions? - Page 2

jj1984 · 06-28-2006, 04:26 PM

ya its def better to get a low priced indoor tanning lotion using anything else wont be the same. if not just for the color, tanning dehydrates your skin and not using lotion is going to ruin your tan and your skin faster. california tan has a lower priced lotion line called emarld bay. using a good moisturizer after helps a lot but nothing can replace the lotion in the bed/booth. also dont get a lotion from walmart, target etc. like tan max is one i see some people with, it dehydrates your skin really bad. its not worth paying to tan without lotion.
some other help with finding other products...
the ingredients you need are mostly only found in indoor tanning lotion, but something with vitamin e, lutein, caffeine, any antioxidants are good for moisturizing the skin,and preventing uva and free radical damage, and copper dioxide aka cu02 and sweet gum extract are good for bronzing. most lotions have a combination of nutrients, the nutrients are delivered to help you produce melanin and then your body uses oxygen to give a bronze color thats a the two step tanning process. so maybe you could find something with those ingredients, like i know estee lauder has similar ingredients in their face lotions, but anything with the nutrients you need is probably going to be just as expensive oh and also indoor tanning lotions have biosaccharide which cuts down on the after tan odor.

pcstutsman · 06-28-2006, 04:30 PM

well yeah you need to buy the higher priced lotions for better skin care, but not everybody can afford those, they might want to get those but just can't. I've found that the Cal Tan Get Dark Maximizer is decent lotion at a good price, or the Attitude Line by Caribbean Gold. Just suggestions.

glotan · 06-28-2006, 04:46 PM

Doesn't you salon offer packets? They should be $3-$7 and some frugal folks can get 2 or even 3 uses from one packet (not me!) Tell the person behind the desk what your budget is and see if they can't special order something for you ... they should value you as a client and want to help you protect & care for your skin -- tha'z their job!!

06-28-2006, 04:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
jj1984 Join Date: Jun 27 2006 Location: MA Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	Re: Cheap subsitute for indoor lotions? ya its def better to get a low priced indoor tanning lotion using anything else wont be the same. if not just for the color, tanning dehydrates your skin and not using lotion is going to ruin your tan and your skin faster. california tan has a lower priced lotion line called emarld bay. using a good moisturizer after helps a lot but nothing can replace the lotion in the bed/booth. also dont get a lotion from walmart, target etc. like tan max is one i see some people with, it dehydrates your skin really bad. its not worth paying to tan without lotion. some other help with finding other products... the ingredients you need are mostly only found in indoor tanning lotion, but something with vitamin e, lutein, caffeine, any antioxidants are good for moisturizing the skin,and preventing uva and free radical damage, and copper dioxide aka cu02 and sweet gum extract are good for bronzing. most lotions have a combination of nutrients, the nutrients are delivered to help you produce melanin and then your body uses oxygen to give a bronze color thats a the two step tanning process. so maybe you could find something with those ingredients, like i know estee lauder has similar ingredients in their face lotions, but anything with the nutrients you need is probably going to be just as expensive oh and also indoor tanning lotions have biosaccharide which cuts down on the after tan odor.

06-28-2006, 04:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
pcstutsman I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 27 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 28 Posts: 8,293 Rep Power: 0	Re: Cheap subsitute for indoor lotions? well yeah you need to buy the higher priced lotions for better skin care, but not everybody can afford those, they might want to get those but just can't. I've found that the Cal Tan Get Dark Maximizer is decent lotion at a good price, or the Attitude Line by Caribbean Gold. Just suggestions.

06-28-2006, 04:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
glotan Join Date: May 11 2006 Location: Loveville, Center City Posts: 961 Rep Power: 6	Re: Cheap subsitute for indoor lotions? Doesn't you salon offer packets? They should be $3-$7 and some frugal folks can get 2 or even 3 uses from one packet (not me!) Tell the person behind the desk what your budget is and see if they can't special order something for you ... they should value you as a client and want to help you protect & care for your skin -- tha'z their job!!

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