Ask a group of girls who like to suntan what the best tanning lotion is and they’re each going to have a different opinion. Some will like dark tanning lotions. Others will think that the best tanning lotions are the ones that come from a specific brand name. But most will agree that it’s better to have an all-natural tanning lotion than to get one that’s filled with a bunch of chemicals.

Here are a few of the basic reasons that it’s a good idea to go all-natural when using tanning lotion:

• Natural ingredients may be more effective at protecting the skin from sun damage including skin cancer. For example, the anti-oxidants naturally found in caffeine may be useful for skin protection.
• There is a decreased likelihood of allergic reaction. You probably already know which natural ingredients you’re allergic to so you can avoid them more easily than chemicals that may cause allergies.
• They create a more natural tan. You don’t want a tan that looks fake so why would you use a tanning lotion with fake ingredients?
• They smell better. Don’t you want to smell good while you’re lounging around in your swimsuit looking cute?

You don’t have to choose an all-natural tanning lotion but what would be a good reason not to?!