regular moisturizer vs tanning salon\'s

walshie00 · 11-02-2004, 10:49 AM

I was just wondering...what is the difference between after-tan moisturizer that is sold in tanning salons and just regular "everyday" moisturizer that you can buy at any drug store. I've heard that regular moisturizer can harm the accrylics, but is that why salons urge you to buy their lotion? I am currently using Angel and I like it, but I think I may have to try undercover angel next time around I'm planning on sticking with this lotion cuz it makes my skin SUPER soft! Trust me, I stick with what works! Anyways...just wondering what makes Angel (or any tanning salon moisturizer) better than the drug store kind. THANKS!!!

TanningEmporium · 11-02-2004, 10:56 AM

Salon sold moisturizers have no mineral oil, and the marketed lotions have hydrocholride which will fade your tan.

TanningEmporium · 11-02-2004, 10:58 AM

salon sold moisturizer will help you tan last longer, less fading and you wont have to tan everyday. I only tan 3 to 4 times a month and use my moisturizer everyday which helps the tan last longer.

pam · 11-02-2004, 11:13 AM

Also, some salon moisturizers contain a small amount of tanning accelerator to help prepare the skin for your next tanning session. Store lotions may include sunscreens or ingredients to cause the skin to exfoliate faster (means tan fades faster). Most salon moisturizers also have lots of seed oils which moisturize better because they are more readily absorbed into the skin than mineral oils which basically lay on the surface.

Angel is a great choice for a nice light moisturizer. If you have a little drier skin, I would suggest Continuous by Soakin' Up the Rays or Monsoon by Fiji.

Soakinuptherays · 11-02-2004, 11:16 AM

Pam is right on the money.

Continuous (TM) contains tyrosine which helps your tanning process, this ingredient is not found in retail moisturizers.

timetotann · 11-02-2004, 11:56 AM

Wow! This was good info...Thanks all!!

Sherin · 11-02-2004, 01:10 PM

Some moisturizers also contain SPF which will inhibit the tanning process.

walshie00 · 11-02-2004, 06:37 PM

Thanks all! YOU ALL ARE SOOOOO SMART You all answered my question exactly. THANKS AGAIN! :)

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11-02-2004, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
walshie00 Join Date: Oct 15 2004 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I was just wondering...what is the difference between after-tan moisturizer that is sold in tanning salons and just regular "everyday" moisturizer that you can buy at any drug store. I've heard that regular moisturizer can harm the accrylics, but is that why salons urge you to buy their lotion? I am currently using Angel and I like it, but I think I may have to try undercover angel next time around I'm planning on sticking with this lotion cuz it makes my skin SUPER soft! Trust me, I stick with what works! Anyways...just wondering what makes Angel (or any tanning salon moisturizer) better than the drug store kind. THANKS!!!

11-02-2004, 10:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 4,192 Rep Power: 8	Salon sold moisturizers have no mineral oil, and the marketed lotions have hydrocholride which will fade your tan.

11-02-2004, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
TanningEmporium Join Date: Jul 15 2003 Location: 213 Skyland Shp Ctr Posts: 4,192 Rep Power: 8	salon sold moisturizer will help you tan last longer, less fading and you wont have to tan everyday. I only tan 3 to 4 times a month and use my moisturizer everyday which helps the tan last longer.

11-02-2004, 11:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
pam Police Department Join Date: Oct 29 2001 Location: USA Posts: 5,036 Rep Power: 9	Also, some salon moisturizers contain a small amount of tanning accelerator to help prepare the skin for your next tanning session. Store lotions may include sunscreens or ingredients to cause the skin to exfoliate faster (means tan fades faster). Most salon moisturizers also have lots of seed oils which moisturize better because they are more readily absorbed into the skin than mineral oils which basically lay on the surface. Angel is a great choice for a nice light moisturizer. If you have a little drier skin, I would suggest Continuous by Soakin' Up the Rays or Monsoon by Fiji.

11-02-2004, 11:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,454 Rep Power: 8	Pam is right on the money. Continuous (TM) contains tyrosine which helps your tanning process, this ingredient is not found in retail moisturizers.

11-02-2004, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
timetotann Join Date: Aug 23 2004 Posts: 624 Rep Power: 5	Wow! This was good info...Thanks all!!

11-02-2004, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sherin I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,765 Rep Power: 10	Some moisturizers also contain SPF which will inhibit the tanning process.

11-02-2004, 06:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
walshie00 Join Date: Oct 15 2004 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Thanks all! YOU ALL ARE SOOOOO SMART You all answered my question exactly. THANKS AGAIN! :)

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