To assist the tanning process many tanners choose to use products that speed up the tanning. These tanning lotions also help the skin tan more healthily and evenly. One of these types of products is known as accelerators. As the name suggests, accelerators are designed to speed up the rate of tanning. However, they also offer numerous other benefits for the user. The moisturizing effect of a tanning lotion serves multiple purposes. First, a well hydrated skin produces melanin more productively than it would otherwise. Also, the UV radiation dries the skin which moisturizers help to keep hydrated. Most tanning lotions are also bronzers in that they add a little coloration to the skin. The color absorbs the light and distributes it for a more even tan.