Using professional indoor tanning lotion is essential for healthy skin and deeper, longer-lasting color. Hydrated skin absorbs UV light properly, develops color faster, and prevents irritation or peeling. Indoor lotions nourish the skin with melanin boosters, vitamins, and anti-aging benefits, helping clients achieve results in fewer sessions.
Facial skin is more delicate and requires specialized products that won't clog pores or accelerate aging. Facial tanning lotions protect and nourish the skin while allowing controlled color development.
For clients who don't want to tan their face, a California Contour Mask is a clean, safe option-much better than using a towel, which traps heat, holds bacteria, and creates uneven tan lines.
After tanning, the skin continues developing color for 12-24 hours. Aftercare products help lock in moisture, prevent dryness, keep color even, and extend the life of a tan by up to 30-50%.
Skin Prep Before Tanning