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Old 08-12-2005, 03:46 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I am new to tanning and am confused about all the differnt kinds of lotions out there. I bought Matahari Envy My Golden Glowand saw it was step one. Should I also be using a step two?

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The steps are not common with most companies. Actually, I think CalTan is the only one that uses them in a non-tingle situation (Matahari is part of CalTan). The basic thing to understand is that there are three types of lotion. Accelerators, Bronzers, and Tingles. Accelerators are great for anyone, begginer or advanced. Bronzers should generally be used after you have a base tan so that they don't streak. Tingles are mostly used to break tanning plateaus, but some tanners use them more frequently than that. I am an advanced tanner and still get good results from the Step 1 lotions.

Envy My Golden Glow is a great lotion. You don't necessarily need a step 2 if you're happy with the results you are getting with EMGG.
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thanks so much! that is exactly what I was wondering about!
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What about Maximizers?
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Isn't a maximizer what you would use after developing your base?For using after you begin plateauing?An accelerator for advanced tanners?That's what I would think.

I've heard when using step lotions that sometimes it helps your tan to go back down to a step one lotion periodically.
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An accelerator is used from pale white to chocolate dark, the intensity is the difference. A maximizer is for an achived tan, but other companies might just put that on the label, even if its for fair skin.
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The steps are there to label the lotions. I will suggest that you can any lotion that gives you the best results for you. I wouldn't look at what step it is. I would try samples and find a few lotions that give you the best results for you.
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Way to blow the lid off of the myth, psyc.
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Step 1 - Accelerators (establish a base tan)
Step 2 - Maximizers (Take beyond your tanning plateau)
Step 3 - Extenders (Maintain and moisturize your tan)
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Steps 4 and more can get into what they call plateau busters.........

Step 1 ~ Beginner to Intermediate tanners
Step 2 ~ Intermediate to Advanced
Step 3 ~ Advanced
Step 4 ~ Plateau busters including tingle/hot action lotions

And, some of these vary depending on the maker, but this is the general way of thinking.
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