Tanning lotions are more than just a “nice to have” - they are a must.

Here are three scientifically proven reasons for using tanning lotions.

1. You lose 5 to 8 minutes of your indoor tanning time when you do not use tanning lotion.
2. Your tanning producing cells, melanocytes, are below the surface of your skin. These cells must be moisturized directly to produce the browning agent called melanin.
3. When you tan, your skin produces bacteria. This bacteria can produce white spots that do not tan and may cause an unpleasant odor. Scientifically-formulated tanning lotions reduce these bacteria by allowing the skin to tan evenly without odor or spotting.