How to Buy a Suntanning Accelerator for Darker Complexions

A great tan can help you look healthy and glowing. Tanning accelerators are used to help you get a dark tan fast. When you already have a dark complexion, you need to choose an accelerator that is made specifically for your skin type. It's easy to determine how to buy a suntanning accelerator for your dark complexion.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Figure out the tanning method you'll use. Tanning acceleration products can be designed for outdoor or indoor tanning, and a few are made to get a dark tan with either method.
2. Identify where you most need a tan. Tanning accelerators can be made for the face or the whole body.
3. Select a tanning accelerator that is lotion based to increase the level of tanning. Lotions will not dry out skin and absorb the light rays more easily.
4. Choose a tanning accelerator that is made specifically for dark complexions when possible. Read the labels to see if a skin tone is specified. When products do not specify dark complexions, choose those made for medium skin tones as a back-up option.
5. Refrain from using tanning accelerators that are designed to help people get a light tan, or that do not allow UVA or UVB rays through to the skin. Darker complexions require more light to hit you in order for you to tan.

Tips & Warnings

• Exfoliate your skin before applying the accelerator and tanning. This will help maximize your tan and help it to last longer.
• Be careful not to assume you can't burn just because you have a dark complexion. Limit your time spent tanning so that you do not cause damage to your skin.