Salon de Sol Tanning Boutique - Lotions - Moisturizers- - Located at Lake Monticello in Palmyra, Virginia

94 Joshua Lane
Piedmont Village
(Across from the Lake Monticello Fire Station)
Palmyra, Virginia 22963
434-591-0808

Hours: Monday - 12:00 - 7:00
   Tuesday -Thursday 10:00 - 7:00
   Friday 10:00 - 7:00
   Saturday: 10:00 - 5:00
   Sunday: Closed

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Tanning Lotions

New Tanners

Accelerator by Australian Gold
The #1 Indoor Dark Tanning Formula; Dark Tanning Accelerator Lotion: Accelerate your indoor or outdoor tanning experience with Accelerator by Australian Gold. Native Australian Oils and Vitamins A & E combined with biosine complex make this lotion super hydrating which allows the skin to take on maximum tan and to help protect skin from fine line and wrinkles: Ideal choice for all skin types and at any stage of the tanning process.

A / I / M
L1 Foundation Lotion

Kiss Kiss by Australian Gold
Kiss Kiss Bronze Bronze is an exotic dual bronzing accelerator Infused with native Australian oils and Vitamins A and E. Biosine Complex conditions and hydrates your skin for maximum dark color potential. DHA and natural bronzing oils blend together to provide darker, faster and longer color.

A / B / I / M
Level 1 Foundation Dual Bronzer

Max Lotion Step 1 by California Tan
California Tan's Step 1 Base Tan Builder Dark Tan Lotion Experience is the classic dark tan lotion of the Golden State. Best for those seeking a classic California Tan when building a base tan outdoors or indoors in a tanning bed. Moisture Rich!

A / I / M
Level 1 Foundation

Smile! You're Dark! by Designer Skin
Smile! You're Dark is a dark bronzing accelerator. Its formula contains a dark bronzing intensifier that delivers a beautiful, dark golden color that's sure to grab attention. This tanning lotion also utilizes Designer Skin's Opti-Glow™ blend for a healthy, radiant glow that leaves you with a dark, even tan. Smile! is also enriched with natural botanical oils and vita-nutrients to enhance hydration and aid in healthy, younger looking skin. Hint of bronzers create an immediate sun kissed glow. Suitable for all skin types...Great for beginner tanners who want an extra-boost.

A / B / I / M
Level 1 Foundation

Intermediate Tanners

Rage Lotion Step 2 by California Tan Dark Tanning Lotion Booster
Dark Tanning Lotion formula, perfect for dry skin, delivers Moisturizing benefits and restores optimum UV penetration to help break through the tanning plateau. CuO2® supplies copper peptides and oxygen to energize skin for darker results. TRF2000 increases oxygen and enhances collagen production for amplified color and increased hydration. This dark tanning lotion is perfect for dry skin, delivers Moisturizing benefits and restores optimum UV penetration to help break through the tanning plateau.

A / I / M / Skin Rejuvenation
Step 2 Intermediate Tanners

Nano Fresh DHA - Free Bronzing Complex By Fiji DHA-Free Bronzer/Dark Accelerator
Bronzing Complex Overflowing with ten world class DHA free bronzers. Phytomelanins impart natural color enhancement for boundless bronzing while advanced technology delivers long-lasting results with remarkable skincare. Eliminates after-tan odor leaving your skin smelling remarkably fresh and clean.. Nanotechnology leaves your skin incredibly hydrated.

A / I / M
Level 2 Advanced Natural Bronzer

Hempz Ultra Dark Maximizer Lotion by Supre
Hempz Ultra Dark Tan Maximizer Lotion by Supre is a revolutionary organic indoor tanning formula created for the ultimate forbidden tan.

Features of Hempz Ultra Dark Tan Maximizer:
· Hemp Seed Extract nourishes skin with vital hydration.
· Enriched with Vitamins E and C to help reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

A / I / M
Level 2 Advanced

Advanced Tanners

CT Seven® Step 1 California Tan Base Tan Builder
High Performance Tanning with Smart Technology.
Experience the intelligence of CT Seven, a tan-altering lotion that thinks for your skin and targets the seven key components to an exceptional tan. Best for: Those seeking the very best in performance tanning and premium skincare. Rich, fast-absorbing lotion
Use: When building a base tan outdoors or indoors in a tanning bed. Features: SMART Technology, Savvy Seven, X-treme Tanning Catalyst®+ (XTC+), IQ Complex™, Vitatan® 2000, Malachite, Red Sea Algae, Biosaccharide Complex.

A / I
Step 1 Base Tan Builder

CT Seven® Step 1: Base Tan Builder
SMART Technology - Identifies the skins needs and delivers the Savvy Seven throughout the skin where they are needed to ensure dark tanning performance.

Savvy Seven - Oxygen, energy, copper, zinc, H2O, electrolytes & anti-oxidants - the seven key components to optimize the tanning process and maximize tanning results.

X-treme Tanning Catalyst®+ (XTC+) - Highly advanced ingredient delivery system that helps distribute tanning ingredients more evenly throughout the skin for improved efficacy.

IQ Complex™ - Enhances microcirculation in the skin to help increase energy and oxygen intake - two components essential in fast tan development.

Vitatan® 2000 - Contains an exclusive combination of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, oxygen, and energy to activate and accelerate the skins natural ability to produce a tan.

Malachite - A mineral extract that provides electrolytes and copper to the skin for improved tan development.

Red Sea Algae - Rich in vitamins and amino acids, it acts as an anti-oxidant to help fight fine lines and wrinkles.

Biosaccharide Complex - Helps prevent after-tan odor.

This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against burning. Repeated exposure of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk of skin aging, skin cancer, and other harmful effects to the skin even if you do not burn.

CT Seven® Bronzer Step 2 California TanDark Tan Booster
High Performance Tanning with Smart Technology and Dark Quatro Bronzer. Experience the intelligence of CT Seven, a tan-altering lotion that thinks for your skin and targets the seven key components to an exceptional tan. Best for those seeking the very best in performance tanning and premium skincare, combined with the immediate results of a bronzer. Rich, fast-absorbing lotion. Use: Maximize an existing base tan for deeper, darker results while tanning indoors. Features: Dark Quatro Bronzer, SMART Technology, Savvy Seven, X-treme Tanning Catalyst®+ (XTC+), IQ Complex™, CuO2®, TRF2000®, Malachite, Red Sea Algae, Biosaccharide Complex.

B / I
Step 2 Base Tan Builder

CT Seven® Bronzer Step 2: Dark Tan Booster

Dark Quatro Bronzer - High dose of proprietary Dark Bronze Complex ideal for advanced tanners with an existing base tan for an extra boost of immediate, natural-looking color in 2-4 hours.

SMART Technology - Identifies the skins needs and delivers the Savvy Seven throughout the skin where they are needed to ensure dark tanning performance.

Savvy Seven - Oxygen, energy, copper, zinc, H2O, electrolytes & anti-oxidants - the seven key components to optimize the tanning process and maximize tanning results.

X-treme Tanning Catalyst®+ (XTC+) - Highly advanced ingredient delivery system that helps distribute tanning ingredients more evenly throughout the skin for improved efficacy.

IQ Complex™ - Enhances microcirculation in the skin to help increase energy and oxygen intake - two components essential in fast tan development.

CuO2®, TRF2000® - An advanced tanning technology rich in copper peptides and oxygen to help energize the skin for deeper, darker tanning results.

TRF 2000 - Promotes the skins oxygen intake and helps enhance collagen production for younger-looking skin and amplified color.

Malachite - A mineral extract that provides electrolytes and copper to the skin for improved tan development.

Red Sea Algae - Rich in vitamins and amino acids, it acts as an anti-oxidant to help fight
fine lines and wrinkles.

Biosaccharide Complex - Helps prevent after-tan odor.

Nano Lux - 10+ Bronzers by Fiji
Nano Lux tanning lotion takes advantage of current technologies and uses nanotechnology to provide you with the deepest, darkest tan possible while leaving your skin feeling irresistibly soft and smooth. Formulated with 10x bronzers you will see color instantly which will last for a long time after your tanning session.

The special ingredient Saliporine 8 increases moisturization by up to 6000% allowing your skin to keep it's tan much longer. This tanning lotion has also been created to combat aging, and it visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

A / B / I / M
Level 3 Professional Bronzing Lotion

Pure Gold BodyBlush™ Blend by Australian Gold
Premium Tanning Fluid with Seventh Dimension Bronzers, Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Formula and BodyBlush® Blend. For an immediate, vibrant, photo-reactive blushed glow

This exclusive lotion promotes an even, ultra-dark tan and an unequaled tanning experience. Seventh Dimension Bronzers for dark, longer-lasting color PLUS immediate color that lasts up to 8 days. Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Formula, essential moisturizers to visibly firm and tone your skin, while helping to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

A / B / I / M
Level 3 Professional

Iced Creme by Australian Gold Dark Tanning Lotion with Cooling Bronzer
This dark tan accelerator contains special cooling formula to keep you feeling fresh as you use its dual bronzers to provide immediate color. The CoQ10 is added for healthy skin and the vitamins protect against free radical damage. This tanning accelerator is excellent for those who want a quick, dark tan and immediate golden results.
· CoQ10 formulation for improved skincare and added protection.
· Natural Bronzing Extracts™ provide immediate, bronzed color.|
· Cooling formula will keep you refreshed during your tanning session.
· Immediate golden color

A / B / C / I / M
Level 2 Advanced Dual Bronzer with Cooling

Crystal Faces - Facial Bronzer Lotion by Australian Gold
Crystal Faces is a facial tanning lotion that offers a unique formula that helps stimulate collagen production to promote an ultimate, evenly dark color on skin. 22 vital nutrients saturate skin with a blend of the finest nourishing nutrients, vitamins and moisture that your skin craves. DermaDark Natural Bronzers provide a streak-free tan.

A / B / I / M
For ALL Tanners

Moisturizers/Tan Extenders

Total Immersion®Step 3 By California Tan Dark Tan Extender
Tan-Extending Body Lotion
Extend, enhance and protect your beautiful color with intense hydration and tan-boosting technology. Best for everyone who wants to extend their tanning results. Moisture-rich, fast-absorbing lotion. Use daily to extend tanning results, plus after showering or bathing. Fragrance: Water lily. Features: Crimson Sea Copper™. Deep Sea Blend™, Vitatan® 2000,

Moisturizer / Tan Extender

Total Submersion™ Step 3 By California Tan: Dark Tan Extender Tan-Extending Body Wash
Extend, enhance and protect your beautiful color with intense hydration and tan-boosting technology. Best for everyone who wants to extend their tanning results. Fresh, clean, leaves no residue. Use daily while showering or bathing. Fragrance: Marine blossom. Features: Non-Stripping Formula, Copper Compounds, Hydration Fusion™, Vitatan® 2000,

Body Wash / Tan Extender

Total Insurance® Step 3 By California Tan Dark Tan Extender - After Sun Relief with Aloe
Extend, enhance and protect your beautiful color and soothe over-exposed skin. Best for everyone who wants to extend their tanning results and suffers from temporary over-exposure to UV-light. Soothing gel. Use daily to extend tanning results and as needed for soothing or moisturizing benefits. Fragrance: Water lily. Features: Calendula, Copper Compounds, Cucumber, Aloe Vera, Skin RX™,

Moisturizer / Tan Extender

Hempz Herbal Moisturizer by Supre
Supre Hempz Herbal Moisturizer is highly regarded as one of the best skin moisturizers on the market. Its primary purpose is for use after tanning but this lotion can be used anytime for smooth, great-feeling skin. One of its main ingredients is hemp seed oil which is what gives this lotion its unique and superior characteristics. It is totally non-greasy… a minute or two after applying the moisturizer all you feel is soft skin.

About Hempz Body Care
A complete line of products that utilize the natural benefits of Pure Organic Hemp Seed Oil to nourish, moisturize, protect and condition the skin. Each formula contains Antioxidants, Key Amino Acids, Vitamins, Minerals and Botanical Extracts to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, heal and renew skin. Hemp Seed Oil is nature's best source of Essential Fatty Acids perfectly balanced for optimum human absorption.

Hempz Body Butter by Supre
Hempz™ Body Butter is an ultra-rich, lightly whipped, all-over moisturizer that dramatically rehydrates, soothes and nourishes dry skin. Enriched with pure Hemp Seed Oil and Extract plus Shea and Cocoa Butter for instant, intense moisture.

Supre Hempz Sunburn Relief by Supre
Hempz Sun Burn Relief soothes the heat and pain from overexposure to the sun and helps prevent peeling with the nurturing qualities of pure hemp seed oil and extract plus Tea Tree Oil.

Helps stimulate the skin's natural ability to recover from UV exposure and minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Contains aloe vera to cool and soothe UV-stressed skin. Tea tree oil helps soothe painful burns and reduce blistering and peeling and as well contains a mild anesthetic to help soothe.

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Mystic Tan HyperTan Pre-Sunless Tanning Accelerator
Put your tan into hyper drive with HyperTan. It is scientifically designed to significantly accelerate the Mystic Tan tanning process.
Using all of the latest amino acid and NutraMist technology, HyperTan enhances, refines and also balances your skin's keratin protein to give you the most natural-looking, deep, dark, UV-free tan ever.
HyperTan can now be purchased as an additive-called HyperAdditive-which can be inserted directly into the cartridge of Tanning Myst.

Eyewear
Almost all tanning injuries are to the eyes and could have been avoided if the tanner had worn proper eye protection. Closing your eyes when tanning is not adequate protection. Your eyelids are to thin to prevent ultra violet light from penetrating to the cornea, lens and retina of the eye. Left unprotected, ultraviolet light penetrates deep into the eyes when you tan. Specifically the short waves of UVB penetrate the cornea, possibly causing painful corneal eye burns. More seriously, some UVB and longer waves of UVA can penetrate the lens or retina, causing retinal burns or even cataracts and other long term internal eye damage. Night blindness and color blindness are both attributed to long term ultraviolet exposure to your eyes.

We offer either SunGlobes or Peepers

One Minute Manicure - Take the Challenge

Moisture Scrub
One Minute Manicure products are made with recipes, not formulas. Because we use seasonal, all natural oils, we constantly monitor and adjust our products -- from mixing through packaging.

One Minute Manicure Classic was the first product of its kind. It exfoliates, moisturizes and nourishes nails and skin. Because the beauty industry tends to jump on the next big thing, more than 50 product copycats hit the market the first year after we launched. Many of these products use sub-standard, less expensive filler ingredients such as mineral oils. Mineral oil remains on the surface of the skin and will not penetrate. The oils used in One Minute Manicure products absorb into your skin and last longer.

The Benefits of Salts from the Dead Sea

While we cannot make specific claims to any implied health benefit from using sea salts as a topical agent, there are some assumed benefits from using salt harvested from the Dead Sea, which has unique properties not found in any other salt:

1. Dead Sea water has approximately 30% salt concentration, compared to ocean water of 3%.
2. Salts harvested from the Dead Sea have 9 times higher mineral concentration than any other sea salt in the world. The salts are rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium chloride, bromides, iron, manganese, sulphur.
3. In regard to skin treatments , studies performed on Dead Sea Salt benefits include management and relief in skin conditions as psoriasis, seborrhea and eczema and general scaling, irritated skin.
4. The suggestion of why Dead Sea Salts have a positive impact as a therapeutic skin treatment is the mineral content helps to rebalance skin metabolism through:

* improved circulation after natural salt granule exfoliation
*Calcium chloride aids water retention
*Sodium and sulphur acts as a natural antiseptic, allowing skin to heal
*Sodium also softens water which can soothe irritated skin
*The overall combination Dead Sea salt minerals improves overall skin moisture balance

Whipped Body Creams by One Minute Manicure
One Minute Manicure's newest product addition.....WHIPPED BODY CREAMS has captured the essence of a body "butter" and now makes it available in a luxurious moisturizing "Whipped Foam".

Available in 3 select fragrances - Ginger Citrus, Lemon Cream and Pomegranate all with natural grapeseed antioxidants and natural Shea butter. Saturate dry skin with soothing moisture each time you apply.

Whitening your teeth is now one of the easiest and most cost effective procedures you can do to improve your appearance. You can obtain whitening results that only dentists could achieve, as well as save time and money, by using Twilight Teeth. Twilight Teeth brings you the same whitening process used in dental offices, but in a special kit, complete with a mouthpiece and a simple application process with an enjoyable mint flavor. You will receive professional whitening results during your normal tanning sessions. Twilight Teeth has been proven to be safe, effective, and powerful. Results are usually visible after one session, truly dramatic results in several sessions. The confidence of a whiter smile is now within reach - thanks to Twilight Teeth - "The Original Teeth Whitening System for the Tanning Industry!"

Each System sold has enough active ingredient for 10 - 12 sessions.

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Each System sold has enough active ingredient for 10 - 12 sessions.

The Tannie
"I originally saw the need for The Tannie years ago in the Tanning Bed Industry. I wanted to create a product that would protect the hair from the side effects of tanning. I believe The Tannie serves just that purpose! Hope you enjoy!" Annette Boothe,
President of Mul-Ti Enterprises

A hair bonnet that's
• Breathable
• Washable
• Durable
It really works!

The Tannie Helps To:
*Protect natural and color treated hair from changing or fading color
*Retain hair moisture (no more dry, brittle hair!)
*Keep hair off neck and face for a more even tan
*Protect scalp from UV Rays
*Promote a more sanitary condition in tanning beds

Nail Care

The Benefits Of Indoor Tanning Lotions

Every day your clients battle the war to maintain healthy skincare. And as a tanning and skincare expert you are responsible for protecting and preserving your customers’ skin by offering a selection of lotions to keep skin soft, supple and looking healthy.

No one can dispute the fact that the lotion and skincare segment of the tanning industry has experienced explosive growth in the last eight years. Both veteran and newcomer lotion and skincare manufacturers have recognized the market potential and expanded their product lines to provide tanners with a wide array of choices. From lotions and gels, to sprays and greaseless oils, today’s tanners have a plethora of products to choose from.

Using a lotion while tanning in a salon is equally important as when tanning outdoors, but operates on a different premise. While tanning delivers the highly desirable color and relaxing benefits that tanners seek, the heated environment of the tanning bed can be very drying to the skin.

Throughout the tanning process, it is very important to replenish the skin with moisture and nutrients. Using a lotion that is specifically formulated for indoor tanning use with hydrating and skin-repairing ingredients is essential for proper skin care and to help achieve a healthier-looking, longer-lasting tan.

We offer an Extensive Line of Products that will cater to anyone's needs. We believe that the Lines of Lotions we carry are the best on the market. No matter what your preference is we have a lotion to satisfy it. We also carry a variety of eyewear that allows us to help you find the one that fits you the best.

Specifically Formulated Lotions

Research from lotion and skincare manufacturers indicate that the use of products formulated specifically for indoor tanning actually can enhance and stimulate the body’s natural tanning process. When the skin is exposed to natural or manufactured ultraviolet light, it stimulates production of a pigment found in the body called melanin. When melanin is triggered, it rises to the epidermal layer of the skin, allowing the tanning process to begin. However, large amounts of amino acids, which are components of melanin, are not stored by our bodies, which means that it can take days after exposure to ultraviolet light to develop a tan.

There are two basic steps that one can follow in developing an indoor or outdoor tan. Pre-tan solutions are applied before exposure to ultraviolet light. These formulas include vitamins, botanicals and essential oils to nourish the skin and prepare it for the tanning process. The old rule of thumb—healthy skin tans the best—is key. A pre-tan solution lays the foundation for building a rich, healthy tan, and manufacturers of tanning products believe a properly cultivated tan can be the body’s most effective sunscreen against the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin.

Amplifiers are products that moisturize the skin while tanning and allow ultraviolet light to penetrate the skin. Normally, some ultraviolet rays bounce off our bodies. Amplifiers reduce the skin’s capacity for reflection, so more rays can penetrate.

Using post-tanning solutions is another vital step one may follow in a tanning regimen. They serve basically one purpose—to moisturize and replenish the skin that has been dried during the tanning process. This minimizes both peeling and flaking, and keeps the skin moist and healthy.

There are some major differences between indoor and outdoor tanning. Indoor tanning relies primarily on manufactured UVA rays in a controlled environment, compared to outdoor tanning that consists of both UVA and UVB natural rays in widely varying environments. Because of these different conditions in outdoor and indoor tanning, different solutions for protection and tanning enhancement should be used.

Moisturizers

Moisturizers are an extremely important weapon in the battle against dry skin. When the skin is moist, it remains supple and lubricated. Environmental elements such as heat, air, sun and water can all contribute to dried, rough skin. Oil-and-water-based moisturizing lotions on the market coat the skin with a film to bind water to the skin and also to maintain a smooth look.

Vitamins are also a popular addition to moisturizers. Among the most commonly used vitamins in creams and lotions are A, C, D and E. Vitamin A helps keep skin soft, lubricated and healthy looking; vitamin C is supposed to act as a preservative; vitamin D is believed to have certain skin healing and UV-blocking properties; and vitamin E is used primarily as an antioxidant to help maintain product freshness. Antioxidants also may slow down the skin’s aging process.

Factors That Affect SPF And Tanning

There are a number of factors that determine the effect of SPFs on the tanning process.

1. Formula—Oils are generally less effective than creams.
2. Amount applied—It is important to apply a thick, even film of sunscreen and to re-apply it after swimming or exercise.
3. Skin type—It determines your amount of natural protection. Fair skin burns easily and produces little tan because it has little natural protection. Dark skin tans easier and burns less because it has more natural protection.
4. Location—Affects how much UV gets through the atmosphere. There is more UV exposure at high altitudes, and more near the Equator than at the Poles.
5. Time of day and season of the year—These factors determine the tilt and rotation of the earth, and this affects how much UV gets through the atmosphere. Sun energy is most intense between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and more intense in summer than winter.
6. Reflection and transmission of light—Light reflects off sand, water, cement, etc. Glass transmits UVA light.

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Effective use of appropriate sunscreens is very important to protecting your skin and devleping a good tan.

What is SPF?
Understanding SPF levels - SPF levels are designed to inform you about the level of sunscreen protection a lotion will offer you. Lotions range in SPF from 2 to 30 and higher. Basically a SPF of 2 will give you 2 times your natural protection. If you start to burn after 30 minutes of sun exposure a SPF 2 lotion will give you protection from burning for 60 minutes.
Factors that determine the effectiveness of SPFs

Choosing A Sunscreen
Choosing a Sunscreen can be a very important weapon against over exposure which can cause burning, peeling, flaking and pain. Below is information to help you understand SPF ratings, the factors that influence tanning and how to choose the right level of protection for you.

How do they work?
Sun blocking chemicals absorb the sun's energy before it can penetrate your skin. The chemical then transforms the energy (UVA and UVB) into something harmless usually heat. This process is repeated over and over, many times per second. Some sunscreens block only UVB rays, others block both UVA and UVB rays. The sunscreens that block both UVA and UVB are much safer.

Choosing a Lotion
Lotions are different for indoor and outdoor tanning. choosing the right one for your skin type and exposure is important. Overwhelmed by the hundreds tanning lotions available? We are here to help. Lotions come in many different forms, and are intended for different stages of tanning and different skin types. Here we will discuss a few of the many options.

Formula - oils are generally less effective than creams

Amount applied - It is important to apply a thick, even film and to re-apply it after swimming or exercise. Use about 1 oz. per application, this may sound like a lot but try it.

Location - This determines how much UV gets through the atmosphere. There is more UV exposure at high altitudes and near the Equator. So when you go on that Tropical Vacation boost your SPF Level!

Time of Day & Season - The sun is most intense during 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and is more intense in summer than winter. A sunscreen you use in March may not be strong enough in June and July.

Reflection - Sand, water, cement and so on reflect sun light so it may bounce back to you for added exposure.
The SPF for You

Now that you understand many factors effect a Sunscreens effectiveness, below is a basic guide for SPFs. Be sure to go up or down according to the above factors. We believe if you make an error, do it on the safe side. Always go UP! If you don't know your skin type find out now.

* Type I - SPF 15 or Higher
* Type II - SPF 8
* Type III - SPF 6
* Type IV - SPF 2-4
* Type V - SPF 2
* Type VI - None - SPF 2

Tanning Stage:
Most indoor tanning lotions can be categorized by how they improve the tanning process. As you tan, your body needs different nutrients and reactive agents to help you achieve that "golden glow". Each company uses their own marketing terms to describe the stages but generally it works like this:

Build a Base Tan:
This is where you start. You have little or no color and want to start the tanning process. At this stage you need a lotion that can effectively stimulate melanin and moisturize your skin. As your skin absorbs lotion, amino acids and other ingredients are sent into your skin to stimulate cells and "get the tanning juices flowing." When you tan (indoors or out) moisture evaporates from the skin tissue. Good lotions contain anti-oxidants, free radical scavengers and moisturizing agents that help improve moisture and softness of your skin. This helps to prevent damage and wrinkling. You should use these lotions as long as you continue to build color. Average 10-15 tans.

Darken Your Tan:
Now you have melanin flowing, have built base color and want MORE. Lotions at this stage should provide minerals, amino acids, and moisture. Your tan is basically a layer of "oxidized" ingredients near the skins surface. It amounts to a thickening of the melanin juices and minerals. Good lotion will move focus away from melanin stimulation (although it is still necessary) and focus more on providing nutrients to build the oxidized layer -- minerals. Moisture and skin care is still vitally important.
Advanced:

For the die hard tanner, extreme color is not an option -- it's a quest! These lotions have the most difficult job of all. They must re-stimulate melanin, because you have likely depleted your reserves; they need to provide the ingredients necessary to build the oxidized color layer, PLUS they must deeply moisturize the base layers of your skin! Many of the advance lotions use skin-stimulating ingredients and/or bronzers to give you more color. Skin Stimulating is NOT for a BASE BUILDING tanner!
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