This smell is not actually “burnt skin”, but can be referred to as “after tan odor” or ATO. This smell is caused by helpful bacteria on the surface of the skin. When your skin gets hot from a tanning bed, the smell is emitted. Many of Beyond Bronze’s high quality tanning lotions contain antibacterial agents that can eliminate any after tan odor you may notice. Using a good after tan moisturizer can also inhibit the ATO.