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Eye
Protection
Ultraviolet tanning rays (UVA and UVB) are harmful
to your eyes. Eyelids
are too thin to provide adequate protection against injury. Eye
goggles
are furnished and must be worn. You may also purchase your own goggles.
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Frequency
Allow a minimum of 24 hours between tanning sessions.
Tanning professionals
recommend waiting 48 to 72 hours, the span of time necessary for
your skin to
recover from UV exposure, and to create melanin and a tan.
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Tanning
Plateau
After tanning for a while, you may reach a point
where you hit a tanning plateau and you
don't seem to get darker. That's why we offer equipment with different
outputs and features.
Ask our trained staff which system is the best for you according
to your tanning routine
and needs.
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Moisturizing
Your skin is constantly exposed to the elements:
wind, sun, water, heat, cold - all drying your
skin, causing your skin to flake off, and there goes your tan as well.
Moisturizing is key to a
long-lasting tan. Also, dry skin tends to reflect UV-light, thus decreasing
your tanning potential.
Remember: Healthy and moist skin tans faster and darker.
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Lip
Protection
Lips cannot produce melanin,
and are not capable of tanning. Protect your lips with a lip balm
that contains sunblock.
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Tattoos
UV-light may cause color to fade. Cover tattoos
with an SPF sunscreen or sunblock.
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Rash
or Itching
Some people may get a slight reaction or an itching
sensation. Unless you are on medication that is photosensitive or
you are sensitive to sunlight, this is usually a minor heat rash which
will go away. Wait a day of two before you tan again. Certain cosmetics,
foods and medications can cause sensitivity to sunlight. If your concerned,
check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Outside
Oil and Lotions
Outdoor products are intended to be used outdoors.
They can cause a film on tanning bed acrylics, and actually inhibits
your body from tanning.
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Tanning
Accelerators/Maximizers
Your body makes use of many ingredients in addition
to UV-light to produce a tan. Indoor tanning accelerators are designed
to provide you with a balanced amount of these essential ingredients
to achieve a better tan. Many advanced products also contain skin
care components that help reverse the damaging effects of UV light
and improve the condition of your skin.
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Added
Comfort
For added comfort and circulation, change positions
slightly by moving around a bit while lying down. Areas with impaired
circulation will cause little or no tanning to occur.
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What
to Wear
You may wear your swimsuit, undergarments, or nothing
at all while tanning. If you choose to wear nothing, use extra caution
on areas that have never been exposed to sunlight. For the first few
visits, cover these areas for half the duration of the session, to
gradually ease into a tan.
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