TANNING FAQ'S
An introduction to the tanning process
Indoor tanning keeps growing each year and has now become the preferred choice
of millions of people. The reasons are simple. Indoor tanning provides a year
round, convenient, controlled environment for people of all types who want
to enjoy the look and feel of a tan body. It is very important to understand
the tanning process so you can know what to expect from your next visit to
one of our salons.
It's understood that when you start tanning you're eager to see results. Unfortunately,
the tanning process is not something that can be rushed. Sometimes, it can
take up to several sessions before a noticeable darkening of the skin is evident.
For beginning tanners, initial exposure times in some tanning beds may be
as short as five or six minutes. It may even seem like nothing happened, but
remember, it can take up to 48 hours for melanogenisis (the darkening of skin)
to begin. You may also want to use a tanning accelerator to help achieve the
maximum result possible.
Once
you've got some color.
After you have started tanning, your session length can be adjusted slowly
till you reach the desired level of darkening — but keep in mind, everybody’s
skin is different! Even after building a base tan, some people with fair skin
may never be able to stay in a tanning bed for the maximum session time.
Always use caution when you begin tanning indoors, or if you are someone switching to a new tanning center and are unfamiliar with their tanning beds. Comparing session times in two different pieces of equipment from two different tanning salons can be like comparing apples to oranges. Often, there can be a drastic difference in twenty minutes in one tanning bed versus another--even if the two units look similar. There can be a large variance in the quality of equipment and bulbs from one salon to another which can result in a bad burn. Your Bronze Image Sun Spa tanning consultant will make a recommendation for your first session, as they are more familiar with our equipment.
How
often should I tan?
Most people don’t know how often they should tan. When building a base
tan, 48 hours is the recommended time between sessions. Depending upon the
bed type, it usually takes from 1-3 sessions to notice results. Once you have
an established tan, it is usually only necessary to tan two or three times
a week.
Also, tanning beds tend to dry skin. Once you begin to develop a tan, the best way to preserve it is to take good care of your skin. Using a lotion, like one of the ones we carry in our salon, is strongly encouraged.
Bronze Image Sun Spa requires that all users of our tanning beds use some form of eye protection. You should always wear eye protection when using a tanning bed. Your eyelids do not provide adequate protection from ultraviolet radiation -- even if you keep them closed.
For further information, please visit the following link to Tanning Truth.
