Although healthy skin is all the rage many people still want that bronze body to show off, even in the winter months. Choosing a tan accelerator will help you to get that golden color you desire. Just make sure to note that these products do not protect like a normal sun screen does. So if you use without knowing the facts you could burn yourself and that will never be in style.
There is a cost to speeding up the process, you won’t have to spend as much time in the sun but using a tan accelerator will cost a little more. But if you really want to change your hue then they are the fastest way possible. If you use them in a tanning bed ask when the bulbs were last changed. Thirty minutes in a tanning bed is equivalent to three days in the sun. There are several brands of tan accelerator on the market, it’s basically your choice on which one you choose, and they all pretty much work the same.
Because a tan accelerator helps speed up the process you will want to make sure that you cover all areas evenly. Once you begin the process it will become apparent which areas did not get proper coverage. It’s best to shower before apply a tan accelerator, clean your skin and apply evenly. If you are lying outside you apply before you head out. If you are using a tanning bed you might want to apply there so it doesn’t soak into your suit or clothes.
If you don’t want to buy a tan accelerator you can make your own. The main ingredient is lanolin; you can purchase it at a drug store. It’s used for other purposes but if you want to use an accelerator then add this to your list when you are picking up your other OTC medications.
The whole point of using a tan accelerator is to help speed up the time it takes to build your tan. You should already have a base tan started or the tan accelerator won’t help as much as it should. You can use a tanning bed to get a good base tan quicker than lying out at the pool or heading to the beach. Once you have a solid base you can build from there, a tan accelerator will lessen the time you have to spend in the sun. You can reach a plateau though so don’t continue with an accelerator once you have achieved your desired shade.
Everybody wants to look good all year around, a tan helps to keep you glowing even when you are just being lazy around the house. Tan accelerators should not be used on children since their skin needs protection from harmful UV rays. Always use sunscreen after you have reached your goal of using a tan accelerator.
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