how do tan extenders/step 3 work?

skywalk · 10-08-2008, 12:23 PM

how is it that well moisturised skin doesn't lose the tan as fast as non-moisturised skin? The speed at which the skin cells naturally slough off can't change THAT much, based on a little lotion, can it?
And the melanocytes surely don't disappear just because I didn't add that thin layer of oil every night?

thanks for taking the time to read this post :)

DB Hottie · 10-08-2008, 12:29 PM

The more moisturized the skin is, the deeper/easier the UV can penetrate. Dry skin gets thick and is harder for the UV to penetrate.

skywalk · 10-08-2008, 12:40 PM

thanks for the reply. I was referring to moisturisers, not tanning lotions. Hope its clearer now.

unity · 10-08-2008, 12:45 PM

Yes, it can help that much. Dry skin flakes off at a faster rate. Also, dry skin is more susceptible to damage and in turn need for repair = more skin cells get generated and sacrificed.

Also, moist skin seems to tan "deeper". That is that more UV can penetrate deeper into the skin resulting in more tanning reaction.

And you not adding a thin layer of oil, your adding an ABSORBING moisturizer. This is important as tanning does dry out the skin (read above).

edit: Sorry for repeating above, got busy and walked away before hitting "post".

DB Hottie · 10-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skywalk

thanks for the reply. I was referring to moisturisers, not tanning lotions. Hope its clearer now.

Clear as mud.

I was referring to moisturizers also.

unity · 10-08-2008, 12:59 PM

As was I!

I myself MUST moisturize after avery shower. If I dont I feel "weird". Once you get in the habit, you appreciate the benefits.

10-08-2008, 12:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
skywalk Join Date: Mar 26 2004 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	how do tan extenders/step 3 work? how is it that well moisturised skin doesn't lose the tan as fast as non-moisturised skin? The speed at which the skin cells naturally slough off can't change THAT much, based on a little lotion, can it? And the melanocytes surely don't disappear just because I didn't add that thin layer of oil every night? thanks for taking the time to read this post :)

10-08-2008, 12:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
DB Hottie Join Date: Jul 8 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 257 Rep Power: 1	Re: how do tan extenders/step 3 work? The more moisturized the skin is, the deeper/easier the UV can penetrate. Dry skin gets thick and is harder for the UV to penetrate.

10-08-2008, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
skywalk Join Date: Mar 26 2004 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	Re: how do tan extenders/step 3 work? thanks for the reply. I was referring to moisturisers, not tanning lotions. Hope its clearer now.

10-08-2008, 12:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 3,215 Rep Power: 6	Re: how do tan extenders/step 3 work? Yes, it can help that much. Dry skin flakes off at a faster rate. Also, dry skin is more susceptible to damage and in turn need for repair = more skin cells get generated and sacrificed. Also, moist skin seems to tan "deeper". That is that more UV can penetrate deeper into the skin resulting in more tanning reaction. And you not adding a thin layer of oil, your adding an ABSORBING moisturizer. This is important as tanning does dry out the skin (read above). edit: Sorry for repeating above, got busy and walked away before hitting "post". __________________ I lost my signature, if you find it let me know please.

10-08-2008, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 3,215 Rep Power: 6	Re: how do tan extenders/step 3 work? As was I! I myself MUST moisturize after avery shower. If I dont I feel "weird". Once you get in the habit, you appreciate the benefits. __________________ I lost my signature, if you find it let me know please.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Extenders, moisturizers...	DFXT08	Sunless	5	08-28-2008 03:38 PM
How do you go about getting your on line of lotions, extenders, etc.?	aloharedhots	Lotion Buzz	1	06-23-2008 07:31 PM
Tan Extenders LOVE AND HATE	piercemattie	Lotion Buzz	17	10-16-2005 08:52 PM
What lotions or extenders does everyone carry??/	infinityinf	Sunless	9	08-28-2005 01:17 AM
CT Does the 3 step...	fungirlz	Open Forum	7	10-11-2002 11:29 PM