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UV Tanning FAQ
How Much Does This Cost?
We offer a range of tanning equipment and products to cater to all budgets. You can tan for as little as .80 cents a day on our tanning programs.
How Many Tanning Sessions Do You Recommend?
10-12 sessions is recommended to achieve a complete tan, sometimes more, sometimes less depending on your skin type and how fast you tan.
Average skin requires an average of 3 visits a week during the first 2-3 weeks while building your base tan. Upon your arrival, one of our Smart Tan certified tanning consultants will provide you with a skin type analysis and recommend a program to help you to achieve your desired tanning goals.
Why is it important to develop a base tan?
A base tan created from moderate exposure to UV rays helps develop a natural barrier in the skin that protects the body from excessive UV light providing a natural SPF of 2-4. UVB rays stimulate the production of a pigment called melanin, which then oxidizes or darkens when exposed to UVA rays. Melanin absorbs and scatters radiation to thicken the epidermis, your skin's top layer, thereby limiting the amount of UV light penetrating your skin.
If a base tan is not developed or a sunscreen is not used, sunburn can occur and the DNA of your skin cells may become damaged. Even with the protection your skin has developed from a base tan, sunscreen should still be used outdoors when there is risk of overexposure. Remember though, too much sunscreen use inhibits our natural ability to produce Vitamin D within our bodies.
Are Protective Eye Goggles Necessary?
Yes. Health Canada insists upon it. UV tanning goggles must be worn in each of our tanning beds and booths. We have a wide variety of eyewear in regards to eye size and price to suit your needs available at the salon. Approved eyewear protects your cornea and retina from UV light damage that can lead to cataracts. The skin that makes up your eyelids offers almost no protection against UV light, so it makes no sense whatsoever to lie in a tanning bed without tanning goggles. The indoor tanning eyewear that we provide stops 99% of UVB light and 99.9% of UVA light, allowing only visible light through so you can see while you tan.
Not using proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired and itchy eyes, headaches and loss of night vision. You should never be in a tanning bed without eye protection, and be sure to purchase your own pair of tanning goggles to avoid the risk of easily transmitted infections like pink-eye.
Do I really need to use a indoor tanning lotion while I tan?
Absolutely! here are the benefits:
Stimulate Your Tan. Unlike sun block, which filters the sun's rays, specially formulated lotions can help you tan better and faster. They are great for helping you reveal a deeper, darker tone. Working with the skin, active ingredients supplemented in lotions increase the rate at which you brown, helping you get the most out of every tanning session. Using an indoor lotion will get you ready for swimsuit season in no time.
Moisturize. Tanning lotions include moisturizers that keep your skin soft and smooth. Dry skin looks unhealthy, old, and dull. Dry skin will also reflect UV light, while hydrated skin absorbs the rays quickly into your skin. Moisturizing your skin while you tan will help you maintain a healthy glow. Look for items that contain aloe or hemp seed oil.
Feel Great. It can get hot under those tanning tamps. To keep you feeling cool, you should find lotions containing elements that offer a slight cooling effect and a tingling sensation. Other formulas contain "sizzling" ingredients. These types of lotion help to color the skin in a shorter time, and their effects can last an hour or even longer, depending on your complexion.
Nourish. Indoor tanning can dehydrate your skin. Look for lotions with skin-nourishing ingredients designed to slow down aging. There are many options formulated with skin firming compounds and vitamins that replenish moisture lost during your tanning session.
Is Indoor Tanning Better Than Tanning Outdoors?
Absolutely, because the output of UVB and UVA rays are controlled on indoor Tanning Equipment. Exposure times are also controlled according to the tanners skin type. Indoor tanning is smarter than natural sunlight as long as it's used in moderation. For those who are allergic to natural sunlight (this is called "photosensitivity") indoor tanning or use of our UV Free Magic Tan is a sunless alternative.
How Are Your Beds Cleaned and Maintained?
We use a germicidal solution designed for indoor tanning to clean and sanitize our beds after each use. Our team regularly inspects the beds to ensure maximum intensity levels are maintained and lamps are changed regularly. All beds are closely monitored by our computer tracking system to ensure maximum output at all times. We use only the best quality tanning lamps to give you less red and more brown.
Can I Shower After Tanning?
For optimum results, it is recommended that you wait at least 4 hours after tanning to take a shower. You can wait even longer especially when using tanning products that contain bronzers. You definitely want to give the product a chance to develop and set on your skin before showering.
Why Does my Tan Fade?
A tan gradually fades then disappears because the epidermis, the top layer of your skin, replaces all of its cells every 28 to 30 days. While moisturizing your skin will prolong a tan, a tan can only be maintained by repeated exposure to UV light.
What causes white spots?
There are several reasons why white spots become noticeable on the body when you start tanning:
- Prominent white patches of skin on the shoulder blades and just above the buttocks can be caused by pressure from the body as it reclines on a hard tanning bed - inhibiting blood flow through the skin on that area. Since blood carries oxygen, an essential part of the tanning process, this area does not tan. Periodically shifting your body during tanning will make these patches disappear.
- Certain medications can react unfavorably to UV light exposure. For example, birth control pills can cause blotches and uneven pigmentation of the skin.
- White spots could also appear due to the presence of a fungus living on the skin's surface. In this case, the harmless fungus absorbs the UV light that would normally penetrate the skin, causing a white spot. This fungus did not appear as a result of tanning - it simply becomes noticeable once tanning occurs. It can be remedied though the use of prescription drugs or a topical lotion - please consult a physician if you are concerned.
I Thought Vitamin D Only Came From Natural Sunlight?
No. The ultraviolet rays produced in tanning beds supply you with UVB rays which are responsible for the development of Vitamin D. Indoor tanning is a way to moderate how much Vitamin D your body takes in at one time. Indoor tanning is also an excellent source of Vitamin D during months where outdoor exposure to natural sunlight is not available.
What is the difference between UVA and UVB Rays?
UVA rays are the most gentle of the sun's rays. They are responsible for completing your tan by turning the melanin in your skin a golden brown. UVB rays are responsible for the tanning process by triggering the skin to release melanin, as well; UVB rays supply your body with Vitamin D, an integral part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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Do you have concerns or other questions about healthy UV tanning not addressed here? Read more at The Tanning Truth.
Sunless Tanning FAQ
What is Magic Tan?
Magic Tan is UV Free and utilizes a spray on process designed to deliver a sunless tanning application combining bronzer, DHA and an Aloe Vera tanning solution to instantly transform your skin into a natural looking tan in less than 60 seconds.
What is DHA?
DHA is dihydroxyacetone, a carbohydrate compound approved by the FDA for use in externally applied sunless tanning solutions. DHA is usually derived from a vegetable source like beets or sugar cane; and has long been used as a color additive for cosmetic application to the skin. Most over the counter make-up products you purchase contain DHA.
Will It Turn Me Orange?
No! We use only Premium Solution that is guaranteed not to turn you orange. Magic Tan tanning solution assures that all areas of the body get a uniform coating of the solution in the exact quantity required to produce a golden brown tan.
How long do I have to wait after I tan to have a shower or swim?
The minimum required time to wait before showering or swimming is 4-6 hours. For best results, we recommend no showering, excessive sweating or exposure to water for at least 12 hours.
If you wash off the solution earlier you may diminish the intensity of the tan. The bronzer will wash off immediately because it is water soluble but the DHA will remain on your skin and the colour will intensify reaching its maximum colour within 24 hours.
If using Magic Tan can I also use tanning beds?
Absolutley! There is nothing in the Magic Tan solution that prevents you from tanning in the beds or in the sun. A number of customers have found that tanning with UV rays and the Magic Tan tanning solution has given them a better overall tan.
Are there ways to enhance my Magic Tans?
Absolutely! Exfoliating your entire body a few hours prior to your Magic application makes your Magic Tan go on evenly all over. Not applying moisturizer, perfumes or deoderants prior to your sunless tanning session will actually help the skin absorb the Magic Tan solution. After your first shower, moisturizing the skin frequently also helps the tan last longer. Ask one of our Tanning Consultants about our Sunless products designed to help and extend the life of your Magic Tan. These products are available to you in the salon.
How Many Times do I need to tan with Magic Tan to achieve my desired colour?
You will be tanned after just one session, but it may take an additional session or two to achieve your desired colour. We do recommend 1-2 weeks between Magic Tan sessions . There are 3 different levels of colour intensity to choose from, this allows tanners to choose which colour is just perfect for them.
I Have Fair Skin; will Magic Tan give me a Tan?
Yes! Magic Tan was designed specifically for individuals who can't or don't want to tan conventionally.
To watch our Magic Tan booth in action click here!
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