Question:
Hi. I haven't been to a tanning bed in years, but just signed up to treat myself

....and to get a little color on my mayonnaise-colored legs before I go on vacation. I've had a little boost in my self-esteem since losing 85 lbs. I can't believe the prices of the tanning lotions!!! Any suggestions on a good tanning lotion that is not so expensive and goes a long way on large bodies? I'm still a pretty big gal and could go thru a little $30 bottle in a week. Any other ideas or tricks that are economical? Thanks!    — Annie H. (posted on June 26, 2002)

June 26, 2002
Hello Annie....I know what you mean by those tanning lotions being way to expensive.....If this helps, Wal-mart now carries tanning lotion for tanning beds it is alot less expensive. I think I paid about $9 for my last bottle. Not bad compared to $30
   — DRutherford

June 26, 2002
Be careful buying the accelerators at walmart. Im sure they are just as good, but if the people in the salon find out you are using them, they will not let you use them in their beds. I have always been told that they are not good for the beds. Sounds fishy to me. I think they want you to buy thiers. : ) If you do not go the wal-mart route, ask the people in the salon if they will order some for you. There are some that work wonderfully that are MUCH cheaper that they sell in the supply stores. I have always been lucky to have a friend that had a licese that could get them from the supply places. But I will say, dont just NOT use one. They will double your tan, therefore saving you money in the long run.
   — RebeccaP

June 26, 2002
Australian Gold makes a lotion with hemp seed that in MI that sells for $13.00 to 18.00 a bottle and it seems to work real well. I have tanned for about a month and a half and I am preety dark and it really makes your scare look really good. Good Luck
   — Laura M.

June 27, 2002
Hi! Living in Florida, I pretty much use sunscreen (15 to 30 spf) all the time, but when I do buy tanning lotion, it's usually Ocean Potion or Hawaiian Tropic. I usually get the "8" because I'm fair skinned, but I can get a decent color using it. I buy both at Walmart or Target for around $9....
   — lily1968

June 27, 2002
You may want to write to the company whose product you use most, and ask them if you could get a discount for buying, say a case of the stuff at one time. Often companies give discounts for such orders. What's the worst they can say? No? You can deal with that, can't you? Have a great day.
   — Martha P.