Sunblock or indoor tanning creams may be classified as suntan lotion. However, these products are designed for different purposes. Sunblock, or sunscreen, is

made as a skin protectant against UV radiation. Tanning creams do the opposite, by aiding in tanning methods.

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L-Tyrosine and melanin are ingredients commonly found in these tanning creams. Other common ingredients: various oils, copper and tea extracts. Some

products add other ingredients that can bronze or moisturize skin. These products are made for indoor use only. They should not be used while outside

because they do not include ingredients for sun protection.

Though lotions are not made for outdoor use, they can be used with tanning booths or beds that give off similar ultraviolet radiation as the sun. The

products increase the amount of melanin in skin by increasing blood flow or improving melanin production.

Sunblock is used while outdoors. It has a formula that may absorb or reflect UV rays produced by the sun. The product is available in may forms, such as spray,

cream and gel. Sunscreen may also serve as a preventative to sunburn, a common effect of sun exposure.

There are organic particulates, chemical compounds or inorganic particulates in every type of sunscreen product. Sunblock may be classified as physical or

chemical, depending on its function. Formulas considered chemical are designed to absorb sun rays. Formulas known as physical are made to reflect sunlight.

Sunblocks are recommended for use by everyone, regardless of skin type, this is because it is known to prevent skin cancer or sunburn.

Indoor tanning lotions and sunscreen may fall under the category suntan lotion. Both, though used differently, are topical products used on skin. Sunscreen

blocks the skin from radiation. Indoor tanning lotions improve tanning methods, they may also bronze and moisturize.

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