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 the Vegas Tan Company.
Results and the Tanning Process
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 Certified Vegas Tan Company Tanning Professional 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. If you have any questions, please ask ay of our Certified Tanning Professionals.
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.
The Vegas Tan Company 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.
Here are 6 great tips to make your tan darker and last longer
- Accelerator
Always use indoor tanning accelerator. Tanning lotions allow for more UV light to enter your skin. Therefore, helping you tan faster.
- Skin Conditioning
Dry skin will slow your tanning process down. Exfolitate Your skin weekly and always apply a tan extender (moisturizer) after showering.
- Consistency
Be consistent. Twice a week is great once you have reached your Level of darkness. Try tanning on different levels of beds.
- Upgrade
Upgrades are separate sessions in high-perfermormance tanning beds. Thess beds are designed to maximize your melanin production, for Longer-lasting, darker results.
- Protect your eyes
Use protection designed for your eyes. Closing your eyes or Laying a towel over your face will not block all the UV. At Vegas Tan Company we are concerned about your safety. Upon your tanning session we will ask that you show us youyr Protective eyewear before tanning. A variety of eyewear is Available at a lost cost. Just ask a staff member.
- Take it Slow
Don’t rush it. Consistency, not frequence, is key. If you try to rush Rush the process you can over-do it, which will slow your tanning progress.
