My favorite, I have to say is probably a brand called “Hempz”. Oh, do I love that stuff. I’m starting to think I’m getting addicted to it. I use it before tanning, after tanning, and everywhere in between.

Even for people who don’t go tanning, I suggest you try some of this stuff. I don’t think that there is a woman that I know who doesn’t use some kind of lotion or moisturizer. This is the ultimate moisturizer. We all know that the key to a great tan is keeping your skin extra moisturized. If your skin is dry and flaky it is impossible to get a nice, deep tan.

So, my point is that these after tan moisturizers are called that for a reason. They are extra moisturizing to help with all of the stress a tanning bed or UV light can put on our skin. If you don’t tan they will still help to make your skin soft.

I like these lotions for a few different, but very particular reasons, that I feel are important enough to share with who ever reads this. Here they go~

#1 They smell so freaken good. I’m serious, every single tan extending lotion I have ever used has always smelled awesome. It’s like no other.

#2 You can get them with just a touch of sunless tanner or shimmer, if you will. Don’t be mistaken though, this is not how it extends your tan. No, no, no this is just an extra added bonus if you choose an after tan moisturizer with this in it but you don’t have to.

#3.A lot of after tan moisturizers have natural products in them, such as hemp, aloe and green tea extracts just to name a few. Also, they are made to help fight the aging process and help firm the skin.

#4 To maximize, and make your tan last longer. I also love the soothing feeling it has on your skin after you come out of the tanning bed.

#5 I also hear that these are great for spray tans as well. They help your spray tan go on more evenly and help it last longer!

Like I said, you have to moisturize your skin anyway and let me tell you, I don’t think I will ever use a regular creme or lotion ever again.

First off, they smell amazing. Second everyone need a good moisturizer, especially if your going to be tanning on any kind of a regular basis. Like I have said in past posts, good moisturizing is the key to a great tan. If your skin is dry or flaky your tan is going to look horrible, if you can even acquire a tan at all. So if your going to use a moisturizer then why not use a really good one that smells awesome too.

Aside from all that, after tan moisturizers really do work. I have noticed an extremely big difference in the length of my tan. I usually get really bored and sick of tanning after some time and I will lay off for a bit. Usually my tan would fade dramatically. Since I have been using a tan extender I have noticed my tan getting deeper and darker and also, when I don’t go tanning for a few days my tan still sticks around.

I realize that tanning packages and tanning lotions can get fairly expensive and to add another lotion to the mix can get a bit expensive. My best advice would be to look for a tan extender on Ebay or Amazon. They are huge and well known companies that can be trusted and you will usually get a better price than if you would go to your local tanning salon. My favorite is a brand called Hempz. Another good moisturizer is Designer Skin Undercover Angel. These both have Hemp seed oil in them which does wonders for your skin and for reversing the aging affects of tanning.