Many people love a summery tan all year round. The Dutch sun is just not strong enough to keep this up consistently all year round. Going to the sunbed can be a good solution. When using a tanning bed, it is always recommended to apply a tanning bed cream. This protects your skin and prevents nasty burns.
By using a tanning bed cream you will tan no less than 40% faster and you will enjoy your tan much longer than if you use a tanning bed without a preparatory cream. Moreover, it nourishes the skin and also keeps it hydrated. We will tell you a number of do's and don'ts when using a tanning bed cream so that you are informed and can enjoy your time under the sunbed safely!
Do's when using sunbed cream
Apply before your sun session
- It is always important to apply sunscreen before sunbathing. Sunbed cream only works if you apply it before sunbathing. If you only apply sunscreen after sunbathing on the sunbed, you run the risk of getting sunburned and therefore not getting a nice tan or even not getting a tan at all. The cream that you should only use after sunbathing is called aftersun. This is cooling and ensures that you retain your tan for longer.
Exfoliate before using the sunbed
- Before you use a tanning bed and use a tanning bed cream, it is smart to scrub your skin well in advance. By scrubbing you remove dead skin cells, making your skin nice and even and soft. After your visit to the sun, you will notice that your skin has become a much more radiant tan than if you did not exfoliate.
Check whether the sunbed cream is right for your skin
- Before you apply the sunscreen to your entire body, first try the sunbed cream on a small area of skin to see how you react to it. Do you notice that your skin is becoming irritated or itchy? Then stop smearing immediately. Listen to your body and take the signals seriously. There are tanning creams on the market with a formula that is specially made for sensitive skin. Like the #Tanlife from Devoted Creations.
Also rub your face
- In addition to moisturizing your body, it is extremely important to also moisturize your face. Your face is also sensitive to burning. People too often forget to apply this, causing you to end up with a red face. Make sure you remove make-up and other cosmetics before applying. If you combine this with sunbed cream, there is a chance that spots will appear on the face. So clean well in advance. There are also special tanning creams for the face because the skin there is more sensitive and thinner than the rest of the body.
No sunscreen? Sunbed cream also works!
- Did you know that you can also use sunbed cream outdoors? It basically works the same as a sunscreen. The only difference is that it ensures a faster and deeper tan.
Don't's when using sunbed cream
Wear jewelry when you apply cream
Prevent stains and remove jewelry. In any case, it is not recommended to wear jewelry or clothing under the sunbed. Of course, you want to get a nice, even tan without spots. In addition, tanning bed cream can damage your jewelry in combination with UV radiation.
Use sunbed cream after the expiry date
Every bottle of sunbed cream always has an icon with an expiration date on it. This can be recognized by the cosmetic jar in combination with the letter 'M' for Months. After opening, every sunbed cream has a limited shelf life. Is the cream already expired? Then there is a good chance that quality and protection will decline. Do not use the sunbed cream anymore.
Use sunbed cream on sunburned skin
Never use a sunbed if your skin is sunburned. A sunbed cream no longer works when the skin is already burned and does not magically make the skin more tanned. Make sure you apply good sunscreen before sunbathing to prevent sunburn.
Check our webshop for sunbed creams
Now that you know the do's and don'ts of using sunbed cream, you can safely use the sunbed to get that beautiful summer tan. Are you looking for a nice one? sunbed cream that makes your skin beautiful and evenly tanned? In the TanBoutique webshop you will find a wide range of sunbed creams!
