TANNING TIPS
Get the Best Tan Possible with the Following Tips

The following information is what you need to know to get the best tan possible. Keep in mind that everyone tans differently and what works best for you may not for someone else. There are also a lot of commonly asked questions that we touch on below.

Frequency: The FDA requires a minimum of 24 hours between tanning sessions. Tanning professionals recommend waiting 48 hours. This time is needed for your skin to recover from UV exposure. Your skin also needs this time to create new melanin which is what gives you your color. In our experience, clients get better results and lesson their risk of burning when skipping a day between tans.

Tanning Accelerators: Indoor tanning lotions are designed to help you see your tanning results faster & get you darker than possibly imagined. When using a quality tanning accelerator, you're able to absorb 60% more of the UV rays & maintain your tan up to 70% longer. Many advanced products contain anti-aging and skin firming ingredients that help improve the look of your skin. Also, our lotions may be used outdoors, just combine them with an SPF to reduce the risk of burning.

Moisturizing: This is the key to a long lasting tan. If your skin flakes, so does your tan. Moist skin tans better & more evenly. Remember, dry skin reflects UV light. Also, watch out for store bought lotions that contain mineral oil. This will inhibit your ability to build a tan.

Outside Oils & Lotions: Save these for outdoors only. Not only do you not need them indoors but they may damage our equipment. When tanning indoors you are in a controlled environment & your risk of burning is greatly reduced by following our tanning time recommendations.

Eye Protection: This is an absolute must! Your eyelids only block 25% of UV rays. Over-exposure to the eyes may eventually cause cataracts, colorblindness & loss of night vision. We provide you with FDA compliant goggles, please wear them during every session. If you are concerned about "raccoon eyes", simply adjust your goggles every once and a while during your session. Do this by gently sliding your goggles to a new position but do not lift them from your face. Also, it is not necessary but you may want to remove contacts before tanning. The heat may cause your eyes to become dry temporarily.

Rash/Itching: Some people may get a rash or itching sensation after tanning. You may be having an allergic reaction to our bed sanitizer. We use a hospital grade quaternary disinfectant & double its strength to ensure the cleanliness of our tanning beds. Other causes may be a minor heat rash or medication that causes you to be photosensitive or you are just naturally sensitive to sunlight. Wait until you are off your medication & until your rash is gone before returning. Heat rash may last for a few days and sometimes even a week.

Lips: Your lips cannot produce melanin which means they are not capable of tanning but they may burn. Protect your lips with a balm of at least SPF 15.

Tattoos: Cover with sunblock because UV light may cause colors to fade. Lip balms work great for this & are easy to carry.

Acrylic Nails: These may yellow when exposed to UV light. We carry nail covers to protect them.