How indoor lotions work:
Specially designed for the controlled environment of indoor tanning, indoor tanning lotions are very different from outdoor lotions. For one thing they contain no SPF, as our tanning equipment, pre-filters the UV to be significantly less intense than true sunshine. Indoor lotions should not be used outdoors without additional use of an SPF product. Likewise, outdoor lotions should not be used indoors as they will prevent you from tanning in our equipment, and they often contain oils that are harmful to our acrylic. There are five major ingredient categories found in our lotions:
Moisturizer
The base of our lotions is a luxurious moisturizer, the first step in preparing your skin to accept a tan. Moist skin tans faster and easier, and is defended against the dehydrating effects of UV exposure, which can contribute to premature aging.
Accelerator
"Accelerator", found in all our indoor lotions, is a compilation of amino acids and minerals that the body uses to create a tan. When applied directly to the skin, melocites can easily draw upon these ingredients to assist in the tanning process, thereby increasing the speed and efficiency of the body's natural ability to tan.
Amplifier
Amplifying, photosensitizing oils assist the melocites in accepting UV, intensifying the amount of UV you can absorb in a short period of time. Once you establish a base tan, you may find that since it protects against UV, it can lead to a plateau. These ingredients can greatly improve UV penetration and help you boost your tan to the next level.
