Tanning lotion makes all the difference.

The next time your are out getting a sun tan, make sure you use sun tanning lotion. Not only does it help protect your skin from harful UV rays, it also helps moisturize your skin and keep it looking young and smooth.

Tanning lotions can also help darken your tan if you have trouble getting a nice brown tan on your own. There are various tanning lotions available on the market today, and each one is made for a specific type of skin and person.

You can get tanning lotion with SPF built in, which will keep you from burning. If you have fair skin, it is always a good idea to use a medium SPF rated tanning lotion. This wil enable you to get some color, while still protecting you from those painful burns.

Also, if you have not been outside in the sun in a while, you should use sun tan lotion anytime you go outside fo more than 20 minutes at a time. Even on cloudy days, you can still get a sun burn, especially if you are near water or if there is a breeze in the air. Sun tanning lotion needs to be a critical item in your beach bag.