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| Tanning Tips From Club Sun Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, the process is the same. Ultraviolet rays stimulate skin cells to produce melanin, the pigment that makes your skin tan. There are two types of ultraviolet light rays -- UVA and UVB. Different indoor tanning units use different combinations of these two tanning rays. Whatever the combination, your exposure times are regulated by the federal government to minimize your risk of sunburn or overexposure. Smart tanning involves following the exposure schedule designed for your skin type and avoiding sunburn by tanning gradually. To determine your skin type visit the Alliance of Tanning Salon Owners. By controlling the type and amount of UV light you receive in your bed, there is no doubt that this is the best, smartest place to acquire a tan. However, there are some precautions you should take to maximize your enjoyment of your tanning bed. Protect your eyes. Simply closing them or wearing outdoor sunglasses while you tan is not adequate protection against possible long-term eye injury. Wearing the FDA-compliant eye protection that we provide free of cost to our customers can eliminate that risk. Protect your lips. They do not produce melanin and will burn easily unless you protect them with lip balms or sunscreen. If you plan to tan in the nude, cover previously unexposed areas for the majority of your tanning session for the first few sessions. Gradually increase exposure to these areas, giving the skin time to build melanin production. Use sunscreen or lip balms on your nipples to prevent burning and chapping. If you are taking any medications, please check with your doctor or pharmacist. Some medications can cause reactions with UV light. Moisturize your skin. The heat and light from tanning sessions can dry your skin. Because moist skin tans best, we recommend you moisturize before and after each tanning session to get the most out of each session. Drink lots of water -Water will moisturize your skin from the inside out. It is important to keep your skin moist because moist skin tans best. Adjust positions- By adjusting positions from time to time will eliminate pressure points on your back and tan more evenly. By allowing the blood to circulate you will run less of a risk of getting a "heat rash". Use indoor tanning lotion - These lotions or "accelerators" have been designed to be used with tanning beds. They will help you tan faster, darker, and make your tan last longer. Most importantly they will keep your skin moist while you are tanning. Don't use an alkaline based soap -Use a PH balanced shower gel. "Bar" soaps will strip off an oil layer of your skin called acid mantle and leave a waxy film on our skin, ask about our Arbonne products. Wear the supplied FDA approved goggles -This will protect your cornea and retina from irreversible damage that may not show up until later on in life. If you have any questions please ask -We love questions, our employees have been trained and certified to help you with anything that you might have a question about. Use level 2 or 3 whenever possible -These beds are designed to help you achieve the deepest, richest, best looking tan possible. Plus, they also help you even out your face, neck, and shoulders with the rest of your body. TAKE IT SLOW - Tanning is not a speed race. We know that you want a tan yesterday, but by overdoing it will take longer to get that tan you want and you won't get as dark in the long run with a burn base. Do not shower right after tanning. You will tan for up to three hours after leaving the bed. Showering slows and stops the process. Why Redder Isn't Better Many people grow up thinking that if they do not experience a slight red or pinkish tint after they tan that they did not "get anything." The truth is that the red or pinkish tint you see is actually sunburn (or erythema) -- your skin's worst enemy. The fact is that the sunburns we experience due to lack of information when we are growing up are the very things that lead to skin damage later in life. Smart tanners know that the key to avoiding sunburn in moderation in terms of UV exposure. The best way to ensure a "smart tan" is to take advantage of the years of research that have gone into tanning equipment to provide you with a controlled, predictable dosage of UV light. Also, use lotions to moisturize your skin before and after tanning. If you do tan outdoors, remember that the sun emits whatever types of UV rays it wants. Several other environmental factors come into play with outdoor UV light, making exposure unpredictable. |
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