Which Indoor Tanning Accessories Are For You?
A guide to indoor tanning accessories: Indoor tanning is becoming more and more
accepted by skincare experts and professionals. Why? Because, exposing your skin
to UV helps your body naturally
produce vitamin D, which has many benefits.
In our opinion, indoor tanning is better than outdoor tanning, because you
are getting a prescribed dose of UV, and if you are going to a good tanning
salon, the tanning assistants should be able to educate and consult you on how
much you should be tanning so you can either maximize your tanning results,
or get an adequate amount of UV for a healthier lifestyle.
A good tanning
salon should also help you choose the tanning accessories that are right
for you.
As indoor tanning has become more accepted, and as the industry grows, new
products to help you achieve and maintain a nice bronze tan and protect certain
parts of your body from UV exposure, which many have harmful effects, like your
hair and fingernails, are being produced.
Indoor tanning accessories for you to consider for your next
indoor tanning session:
Side Note: The indoor tanning accessories below are not for everyone.
But you may find several that will help you have a better indoor tanning experience.
The main tanning accessory that is not listed here is indoor
tanning lotion...but it goes without saying, right?
Tanning Accessories For Women:
Solar
Cap: A solar cap, blocks the UV from getting to your hair. UV fades in hair
coloring. So if you have had your hair down, you do not want to expose your
hair to excessive amounts of UV, or at least limit the amount of UV. Your hair
receives, because it affects hair coloring. The newest and coolest solar cap
is a Tannie.
Solar
Mask: A solar mask blocks approximately 96% of the UV from hitting your
face. It also reduces sweat and keeps you cooler while tanning. Some people
do not want wrinkles sooner than later, and UV can accelerate the wrinkle process
over time. A solar cap also keeps your face from burning, and helps you avoid
raccoon eyes. Side note: towels don't block UV rays. They slightly filter
them. If you are using a towel on your face you are not protecting it from
UV. Consider using a solar mask instead.
Sunspot Treatment: A newer product in the tanning industry, sunspot
treatment is a way to get those sunspots to disappear. But does it really work?
You be the judge. We haven't tried it yet.
Side Note: These first three tanning accessories are also for men, but
they rarely use them…it seems that they are a 'girly thing'.
Nail
Savers: Nail savers are used on your fingernails to block UV from hating
your nails. The reason you want to put Neil savors on his because if you have
nail polish. You see, breaks down the color of your nail polish. UV particularly
affects French manicures. Also, if you have acrylic nails, UV will fade the
color of your acrylics, and it also may affect the adhesive.
Solar Bra: Protects your breast area, contours to nipple area. Lasts
a long time, and is good for spray tanning as well.
Indoor Tanning Accessories For Men and Women:
Manly UV Bonnet: Protects the private area during your tanning session.
Does UV effect important area? Is it worth it to even wonder? Just protect it!
The newest product in the category is called a Man Hood.
Teeth Whitener: Why not whiten your teeth while you tan? White teeth
make you appear a bit thinner, and healthier too!
Peepers:
Peepers are in the category of tanning booth accessories, and are basically
small eye goggles that keep the UV from hitting your eyes. Over time, exposure
to UV may damage your cornea, and you may need surgery. UV exposure on a consistent
basis without eye protection can severely damage your cornea.
After Tan Wipes: After Tan wipes, otherwise known as Fresh-Ease, are
used to wipe your self down and give yourself a pleasant odor, versus the common
odor. Your body releases as a result of melanin production during any tanning
session.
Back Lotion Applicator: This cool indoor tanning accessory helps you
hit a hard to reach areas on your back. These are very handy, because you can
never quite get your back covered with lotion.
After Tan Moisturizer: Replenishes the moisture back into your skin.
Tanning tries out your scan, and if you don't moisturize it. Your Tan will not
last as long. You can also buy after Tan moisturizer that can accelerate the
tanning process.
Stickers: Stickers are another tanning booth accessory that you put
on your body before you tan. They have been around for many years in the tanning
industry. You simply put these on your body before each tanning session, and
afterward, you will see the sticker impression on your body. For example, you
can get a butterfly, and stick it on your arm. And after your tanning session,
take the sticker off and you will have a butterfly impression.
Beach Sandals
and Flip-flops: flip flops are great because, you can literally take
your clothes on and off without having to touch the floor with your bare feet.
You'll find this helpful especially if the floors are cold, and more importantly,
you will not get any fungus as a result of anyone tanning prior to you.
Hand sanitizer: You many want to sanitize your hands after your tanning
session. Especially if you are tanning in a busy or questionable salon.
There are more indoor
tanning accessories, but these are probably the most common. Let us know
if we did not include accessories you use.
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