Tanning Tips
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| Our teams at Caribbean Beach Tanning
are smart tan certified. This means we have researched
and learned about tanning, and are knowledgeable about
how to keep you safe and help you achieve a great tan!
Please feel free to call or stop in with any questions
you may have that are not covered here. We would love to
help! |
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| Questions about Tanning |
Why should I tan?
What do I wear while I am tanning?
What do indoor tanning lotions do?
Can I use outdoor oils or lotions when
tanning indoors?
How do I make my tan last?
How often can I tan?
Is tanning harmful to a tattoo?
How old do I have to be to tan?
Why do I need to use protective eyewear?
Can I tan if I am pregnant?
DO medications affect my tan?
Can indoor tanning cure acne or emphysema?
Does tanning help control depression?
I have been tanning, but I'm not getting
any darker. Now what?
How do I get my tan even without lines or
spots that have not tanned? |
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Why should I tan?
Aside from achieving beautifully tanned skin on the
outside, tanning has many other benefits. Exposure to
ultraviolet light in controlled quantities is the best
way for your body to produce vitamin D. Vitamin D is an
essential ingredient in the prevention of ailments such
as bone disease and psoriasis. Vitamin D helps the body
absorb calcium for strong bones and a healthy immune
system! Exposure even helps in the prevention of colon
or breast cancer…and a base tans helps to prevent
accidental sunburn! People who are exposed to more hours
of sunlight have shown to be happier and healthier. |
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What do I wear while I am tanning?
In the privacy of an indoor tanning room, most people
choose to tan nude in order to prevent tan lines.
Remember, skin that is not regularly exposed to UV light
will be more sensitive, and you may need to build a tan
slowly in these areas of your body. Expose these areas
to less than half the tanning time of the rest of your
body by covering them up during your tanning session.
Some people choose to wear the swimsuit they would wear
at the beach. This is fine too, but make sure the sure
is free of any metal that could scratch your skin or the
bed.
Wearing the provided festive stickers
will show you how tan you get! We strongly encourage all
tanners to use stickers to be sure you are getting
color. |
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What do indoor tanning lotions do?
Moisturized skin tans better, more quickly, and more
evenly! Indoor tanning lotions containing accelerators
and/or bronzers help you to get the most out of each
tanning session by boosting your tan and preparing your
skin each time. If you are looking to jumpstart your
tan, try an accelerator. Whereas bronzers give you a little boost of color to help you achieve your
results even faster! There are many different lotions
available for you to use! Talk to one of our certified
tanning specialists, the experts, to find the perfect
lotion for you. |
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Can I use outdoor oils or lotions
when tanning indoors?
No. Outdoor tanning oils or lotions usually contain a
SPF ingredient that will inhibit your tan. They also
contain ingredients that will cause a film on the
acrylic while you tan, blocking rays from getting to
your skin. There is no need for an SPF while indoor
tanning because it is a controlled environment. Your
tanning professionals will assist you with setting the right
tanning times to prevent over exposure. |
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How do I make my tan last?
Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Use a high quality
moisturizer made for post-tanning to keep skin supple
and soft. Your skin is always rejuvenating itself by
shedding old top layer skin to expose new skin
underneath. Dry skin sheds faster and takes your tan
with it. Dry skin also reflects light rather than
absorbing, which not only hinders your tanning process,
but makes you look less tan than you are! |
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How often can I tan?
Tanning salons in Minnesota are currently not regulated;
however, Caribbean Beach Tanning Salons only allow you
to tan once per day and highly recommend a 24-hour
period before you tan again (if there is no redness from
the prior tan).
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Is tanning harmful to a tattoo?
Frequent tanning may help to fade a tattoo, and we
recommend covering completely a newly applied tattoo for
the first 2-3 months after getting it. After that you
can use a SPF 30 or higher on the area to shield it from
the UV exposure and prevent any fading. |
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How old do I have to be to tan?
You must be sixteen years of age or older to tan without
the consent of a parent/guardian. Anyone under 16 must have
their parent/guardian present with them to sign the
release form for the first time they tan. After the first
time of tanning and the signing of the release, a
fifteen year old may come in and tan alone. We prefer
that anyone 14 or younger have an adult with them when
tanning. |
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Why do I need to use protective
eyewear?
The area around your eyes does not tan and needs complete protection
from the UV exposure you get. Exposed eyes can lead to
cataracts, bad night vision, loss of color perception,
macular degeneration, and pterygium (tissue buildup
caused by frequent irritation of the outer eye tissue).
You MUST wear federally approved eyewear, obtainable at
the salon, every time you tan! We even have a one time
use disposable pair for if you forget to bring yours! |
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Can I tan if I am pregnant?
You must consult your physician regarding tanning while
pregnant. There is no danger from UV exposure (it does
not penetrate past the surface of your skin); however
pregnant women are advised to be careful with the use of
saunas, hot tubs and other activities that can cause
excessive heat to build up in the uterus. It may be
better to tan in the units that are the coolest and have
not been used frequently before you. |
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Do medications affect my tan?
Some photosensitizing medications can cause you to
become less tolerant of UV exposure, greatly increasing
your risk of burning. Many medications warn of any
indoor or outdoor tanning when you use them. Please
consult your doctor any time you are starting a new
medication, asking him about it photosensitive side
effects. |
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Can indoor tanning cure acne or
emphysema?
Phototherapy, using exposure of UV light as a treatment,
has been used in the treatment of skin problems such as
acne and emphysema. You should consult your doctor or
dermatologist before tanning as skin therapy. Many
medications used to treat both acne and emphysema
renders the skin ultra-sensitive to UV light, so be
cautious if medicated when you tan. |
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Does tanning help control depression?
Light therapy is now frequently used to successfully
treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Studies have shown
that some people need more light exposure in order to
function properly and lead a satisfying life. Light
exposure causes the brain to suppress the release of the
hormone melatonin, which acts as a depressant in the
body if produced during the day. |
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I have been tanning, but I'm not
getting any darker. Now what?
You may have reached a tanning plateau. Everyone has a
limit to how dark they can get, but to try to get past
your current color we recommend switching the types of
beds you use every few tanning sessions. The higher UVB
exposure available in an Islander or Bahama Breeze level
bed may be needed for someone who always tans in a
Paradise Level bed, to get their skin to actively
produce more melanin (UVB is the ray that does this).
The reverse may be true for someone who is always
tanning in Islander or Bahama Breeze Levels. They may
need the extra boost of bronzing that will be obtained
from visiting a Paradise level bed. Changing your lotion
is also recommended - try a bronzer or switch to an
accelerator. |
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| Caribbean Beach Tanning Salon has
many different bed types available for you to achieve
your best and safest tan. Talk to your certified tanning
specialist today for advice on reaching that next level! |
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How do I get my tan even without
lines or white areas?
Sometimes you may need to use a different bed to stay
even and without lines. We offer a standup option in the
Bahama Breeze level that will allow you to tan some
trouble spots (underarms, shoulders, etc) more evenly.
We also recommend using different equipment (even lay
down) occasionally to stay even. If you enjoy relaxing
in the lay-downs, try tanning with your arms above your
head to even out the underarm whiteness that can appear. |
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| Log on to
www.tanningtruth.com for more in-depth information
on the health benefits and myths about indoor tanning. |
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