After you’ve emerged from one of the quality tanning beds at Touch of Bronze, you want to do everything you can to retain your new look. The Stillwater, OK, company offers both spray tanning and tanning bed services, and the salon regularly provides clients with tips for extending their sun-kissed glow.

Check out some of the tanning experts’ best tips for maintaining your look after using a tanning bed:

• Moisturize: Keep skin hydrated by applying aloe vera or another high-quality moisturizing lotion twice daily. Dry skin cells flake off easily and contribute to premature fading.

• Avoid Hot Water: Refrain from showering with hot water or using hot tubs. Hot water shortens the life of your tan, because it dries out skin, so use tepid water when bathing.

• Stay Away From Exfoliators: Don't exfoliate skin after you've had a tanning bed session. While exfoliating helps prep skin for a tan by creating an even surface, it will cause your bronzed look to fade if you use it afterward.
• Pat Dry: Pat yourself dry after showering rather than rubbing your skin. This is less abrasive and helps your skin conserve moisture. Patting your skin dry is a good idea whether you tan or not.

The experts at Touch of Bronze recommend using a tanning lotion before using their tanning services to encourage your body’s melanin production and help skin stay hydrated. They also emphasize that sunburns will have to heal completely before a new tan may be achieved, so be sure not to overdo it.

For more information on tanning services in Stillwater, please contact Touch of Bronze today by calling (405) 533-1826. You can learn more about their industry-leading tanning beds by visiting their website and Facebook page.