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Posted on July 15, 2008 in Weekly Specials by The Tanning Guy
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“Why should I use a patch test?”
Posted on July 9, 2008 in Ask the Tanning Guy by The Tanning Guy
We recommend that folks do a patch test anytime they’re trying out a new sunless tanner. Just a apply a small amount of tanner on the inside of your arm, follow the directions for how long you leave on or apply, and then check out the results.
This is a good idea for two reasons:
- It gives you a heads up if the tanning lotion causes an allergic reaction. Even though all tanning lotions work basically the same way, they use different ingredients and scents. If you have sensitive skin, it’s especially important to test new lotions before you use them on your whole body.
- It lets you know how quickly that particular tanning lotion is going to work for you and what color you’ll get from the results.
Remember you can always email us and ask us what the ingredients are in any lotion we carry. You can also ask us for recommendations. We’re happy to help you choose the lotion that will work best with your skin type, lifestyle and tanning needs.
“What’s the best way to get a cheap tan?”
Posted on June 30, 2008 in Ask the Tanning Guy by The Tanning Guy
The cheapest way — but not the safest — is to just lay out in the sun and hope you don’t burn to a crisp. But I’m assuming you don’t want to do that. I mean, sure, it’s free but it’s also: boring, hard to control, hard on your skin. Plus for women (unless you do it topless and not all neighborhood’s are amenable to that), you’ll end up with annoying tan lines that’ll dictate what you can wear.
Ok, we’re biased and yes we think sunless tanning is the way to go. It’s safer, you can control your color, and it lets you put the tan where you want the tan making tanline fashion disasters a thing of the past.
Now you could head to the drugstore and pick up whatever’s on sale but generally when it comes to any beauty product, you get what you pay for. We know because we’ve tried ‘em. Yes, that’s right — we’re not just workers here, we’re also customers! And we’re cheap or rather budgetarily challenged! That’s why we offer deep discounts on salon quality sunless tanning lotions. We don’t think you should have to be rich to get a great sunless tan.
Besides better quality tanning lotions last longer because you need to use less to get better results so your dollar goes further. In other words, when you buy that bargain basement lotion you’re not really getting a bargain because you’ll burn through your supply pretty darn quick. Better to buy the good stuff and save yourself another trip to the tanning store.
Orange Alert
Posted on June 23, 2008 in Tanning Booth Tales, Tanning DON'Ts by The Tanning Guy
More tanning DON’Ts!!! Seriously folks — more is not better! Your goal is to create a natural, sun-kissed glow.
If you look like a cheeto, STOP!
If you look like a traffic pylon, STOP!
And if you look like this? Really — STOP!
See the girls? The girls look great! The guys? You know the girls are laughing at them behind their backs! We here at Lotions-for-Less want you to look GREAT so if you’re not sure which tanning lotion to buy, ask us!
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Our new newsletter!
Posted on June 16, 2008 in Uncategorized by tanning
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When celebrities turn orange
Posted on May 27, 2008 in Beauty/Fashion, Celebrities by The Tanning Guy
I know it’s not nice but I like reading the celebrity gossip blogs. Maybe it’s petty but hearing that even the rich and famous have their bad days makes me feel just a little bit better about my own fashion blunders!
In my daily travels, I ran across this page of Celebrity Fake Tanning Disasters. Oh. My. God. Disaster is right! Don’t people like Christina Aguilera and Zac Efron have mirrors? If you want to avoid their mistakes (and trust me — you do!) then remember these tips for effective application of sunless tanning lotion:
- Make sure you rub the lotion into every bit of skin that shows — that includes your hairline, Christina! You’ll look like you’re wearing a mask if you don’t extend the lotion past your hairline.
- Exfoliate first. (I’m looking at you Ashley Olsen!) If you want a smooth, natural-looking tan, you need to make sure your skin is clean and clear before applying your lotion.
- Pick a color that works for your hair and skin tone. You don’t want to end up matching your dye-job a la Jessica Simpson. If you need help choosing the right sunless tanner, contact us. It’s what we’re here for! (Seriously!)
- Less is more, Brooke Hogan! But c’mon, look at her make-up! Wouldn’t you expect someone with that much eye shadow wouldn’t know when to say when?
Of course some celebrities have beautiful tans and they deserve a shout out! Look to Jessica Biel, Heide Klum, Jennifer Aniston and Rebecca Romijn for examples.
Make a tanning mistake?
Posted on May 19, 2008 in Ask the Tanning Guy, Tanning Solutions by tanning
Here’s how:
Tanning lotions work when the DHA (dihydroxyacetone) in the product reacts with the amino acids in your skin, which gives you a nice, sun-tanned glow. If you get the lotion somewhere you don’t want it to be, you can use baking soda or hydrogen peroxide to help remove it.
Baking Soda: Baking soda is a great, inexpensive way to exfoliate your skin. Use it weekly if your skin is sensitive or twice a week if you have problem-skin. Just sprinkle a little in the palm of your hand and add water to make a paste. Use it to scrub wherever you want to fade your tan. (You can use it before applying your indoor tanning lotion, too, to bare pristine skin ready for a tan.)
Hydrogen Peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is a natural bleach and it’s a great stain remover. Just dab it on with a washcloth or cotton ball, leave it for about a minute than wipe it away using a damp cloth. It may take a bit of time for you to see the difference — the bleaching action needs time to work.
Why do tanning lotions use hemp oil?
Posted on May 11, 2008 in Ask the Tanning Guy by tanning
Hemp oil is one of the most nourishing body oils you can find. Its terrific moisturizing properties heal dry skin, soothe chapped lips and give your complexion an added glow. It’s not greasy at all, has anti-inflammatory qualities and helps balance your skin’s natural moisture.
Hemp oil is extracted from hemp seeds and is high in essential fatty acids especially omega-3s — the fatty acids that pack a nutritional powerhouse. It contains no THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana) and is perfectly legal. Tests show that essential fatty acids help prevent the aging process and can help your skin look healthier and younger.
One last thing? Using hemp-based sunless tanning lotions will NOT make you fail a drug test! It’ll just make you look better, younger and more refreshed.
You can find hemp in the following tanning lotions:
- Supre Freak Hemp
- Designer Skin Angel Moisturizer
- Body Drench Sweet Mary Jane’s Josie Just Chillin’
- Hoss Sauce Retro Babe Tanning Lotion
- California Tan Pure Karma
- Colombian Hemp Cool Bronzer
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