Moisturization is Essential to the Perfect Tan
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Moisturization is Essential to the Perfect Tan
It is extremely important to keep skin moisturized any time you are tanning. Moist skin tans much better than dry skin. Moisture will also make skin softer and will keep it from forming wrinkles as quickly as dry skin.
A good moisturizer will not only add moisture to the skin, but it will also add some oils to the skin. If you have severely dry skin, a moisturizer with additional oils will be best for you. However, some people don't like having a greasy feeling on their face and body so make sure you purchase a product you feel comfortable using.
Moisturizers should also include sodium PCA, or sodium pyrollidone carboxylic acid, which is an efficient natural moisturizing factor that includes a lot of water to keep your skin soft. Other moisturizing factors that are not natural include sodium isethionate, glycerin and panthenol.
Vitamins are also important to the health of skin. Without vitamins, you skin will be susceptible to oxidative damage from pollutants that can deplete the antioxidant system. Moisturizing lotions that include vitamin E or tocopheryl acetate are the best to fight this damage. Vitamin C is also included in good moisturizers because it works together with the vitamin E. Scientists have actually found that these vitamins are more powerful together than alone.
There are many important ingredients that should be included in a moisturizing tanning lotion so you can get the best possible tan and keep your skin as healthy as possible. It is always a good idea to use a moisturizing lotion while tanning and also to apply it throughout the day.
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