Guy needs lotion help

[Dchan]

Ok, I'm in the market for a lotion with no tingle factor or bronzers. I have been tanning for about 2 months now and have gotten dark, but I'm not getting any darker. I went to the salon I tan at, but when I asked the ladies at the counter about recommending me a lotion (because I haven't tanned with one yet this year and my skin is getting really dry) they basically laughed at me, I guess because I'm a guy, so I left. After doing a search, I found this place so I hope I can get some help I used Titanium a couple of years ago, but didn't like the tingle. I have also used some Caltan products, so I was thinking about X Power. Also, can you recommend me a good moisturizer that doesn't smell too "girly"? Thanks

[Greta]

I have heard great things about synergy brown envy, x power, and butter.

[nikptbo]

im a guy and i like emerald bay definatley dark, i dunno if uve tried it... and im not sure about bronzer, but it def. doesnt have tingle...

[colorgod]

I have used X power and it's great. It really takes care of your skin; very moisturizing. Also, it has a very neutral smell that is awesome. You don't have to worry about after-tan smell.

[nikptbo]

maybe someone could fill me in?

[meltdbutta]

Total Immersion by caltan...its what I use...
it has a neutral scent...
And it just does the job the BEST for me...

melty

[Anya1976]

total immersion is a great moisturiser

[colorgod]

Dchan, r u looking for a moisturizer?

[Dchan]

Yeah colorgod, I'm kinda looking for both a Browning lotion and a moisturizer. I'm leaning towards X Power, esp. after reading the comments on it here, so is it good to use a moisturizer from the same company, like Total Immersion? I read on caltan's site that it has some of the same compounds in it that X Power does, like the copper compounds, so would it benefit me to use them together or is there a better moisturizer from a different company?

[Anya1976]

another browning lotion i like is the ganja... and for a guy with lots of body hair it's a gel so it's easier to rub in

[Anya1976]

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On 2003-05-12 22:09, Dchan wrote:
Yeah colorgod, I'm kinda looking for both a Browning lotion and a moisturizer. I'm leaning towards X Power, esp. after reading the comments on it here, so is it good to use a moisturizer from the same company, like Total Immersion? I read on caltan's site that it has some of the same compounds in it that X Power does, like the copper compounds, so would it benefit me to use them together or is there a better moisturizer from a different company?

i pretty much use all cal tan products so i can't compare if using them all together makes a difference but i do know that cal tan does put alot of research into their products so u start building color as soon as possible, my skin feels wonderful and i have gotten so dark.

[Dchan]

anya1976, does caltan make any other gel based lotions? I didn't even think about there being gel based ones. I do have a moderate amount of body hair and I find myself using a lot of lotion because it's so hard to rub in. I didn't even think about that and am glad you mentioned it...makes me think twice about spending that much money on X Power O_o

[Anya1976]

the only other gel based lotion i can think of is maxigel (don't know if they still make that) and toasted honey but that has glitter in it

[colorgod]

I've never had any problems rubbing lotion in, especially X power. I didn't care for Ganja. They discontinued Max Gel. They do still have the Rage Gel, which I've never used or heard about.

Anya, maybe Ambrosia DD?

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[ This Message was edited by: colorgod on 2003-05-12 23:54 ]

[Anya1976]

ambrosia is a lotion/gel tht might work, i've never used rage myself

[Dchan]

If you haven't had any problems with X power, colorgod, then I'll probably go with that one. Maybe the lotions I've used in the past have just been too thick

[Anya1976]

x power is a thick lotion as well

[colorgod]

Anya, it's not overly thick though. It's very moisturizing because it's thick. Being thick does not equal being hard to rub in.

I have had lotions that were hard to rub in!

[njchica]

you do NOT have to use a tanning lotion and moisturizer from the same line... use what you like and if it's from 2 different lines, then so be it.

I've never used X-Power so I can't comment on it... but there are other lotions that work very well that do not cost as much $$.... Green Tea and Swedish Hemp Creme are 2 good choices for moisturization and skin care.

[CarSmithUGA]

for a moisturizer i personally just like just regular Cocoa Butter. it is very moisturizing, keeps my color very nicely, and doesnt have a "frilly" girly smell.

[Soakinuptherays]

what does your salon stock?

[KIMMYB]

I think X-power is one of the best lotions. You really can't go wrong with it.

[Dchan]

Ok, just got back from tanning and bought some lotions to try. I bought X Power and Swedish Hemp Creme from the suggestions here. I tried the Swedish Hemp creme first and I loved it. I got really fast color and zero after-tan smell, can't wait to try X Power on my next visit. For body wash I got Total Submersion. I wanted to get Total Immersion, but for some reason they didn't have it, so I got some Lotion by Body Drench which they told me was pretty good and it didn't smell girly, so I will use this until it's out, then get total immersion, unless people on here have had bad experiences with Body Drench.