1)Keep your skin moist--all the time...this will help you avoid "spots" when tanning.
2)With tanning ACCELERATORS (it's not really "lotion"), you get what you pay for...start out with a basic one, then work up to one with a 'Tingle Factor,' and then to one with that, and bronzers in it.
3)Alternate types of beds...stand-up, regular, high intensity, etc.
4)Try and be consistent, so you don't waste your money...
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