Prior to starting your tanning regime, it's important to be sure to get your skin in shape! To achieve a healthy tan, remember these main rules:
When tanning indoors, always use a high-quality lotion purchased from your tanning salon professional. Indoor tanning lotions are formulated specifically for use with indoor equipment. There are many types of lotions and gels-from accelerators, bronzers, and tan extenders to blushes and tingles. Discuss your likes and dislikes with any of our tanning consultants and they will direct you down the path to a healthy looking tan. All products featured at our salons are ideal to help maintain proper skin care while tanning.
Intensifiers jump-start the body's natural tanning process by stimulating the production of a pigment found in the body called melanin. When triggered, melanin rises to the epidermal layer of the skin, allowing the tanning process to begin. Since our bodies do not store large amounts of amino acids, which are components of melanin, it could take days after UV exposure to develop a tan if an intensifier is not used. These premium lotions hydrate, nourish and condition the skin.
BronzersBronzers are accelerators that contain different bronzing complexes and continue to darken the skin for up to six hours after tanning with the effects lasting up to five days. Bronzers are very popular because they result in a darker tan with less exposure. Because there are varying degrees of bronzers, discuss with your tanning professional which bronzer would be best for you.
A Tingle lotion is an accelerator that contains skin stimulators that create a tingling sensation on the skin that further enhances tanning results. Many customers use a Tingle lotion when they feel they have reached a "tanning plateau." Tingle lotions are recommended for advanced tanners and should not be used on the face.
Blushes achieve similar results of a tingle lotion but without the tingling sensation and can be used by a beginning tanner resulting in a "blushed-glow" appearance.
Tan Extenders contain ingredients that are designed to help your tan last 50-70% longer. Aloe Vera, Panthenol, Olive Oil, Hemp Seed Oil and Extract, Shea and Cocoa Butter, Vitamins A, C, and E are just a few of these ingredients. Treat yourself to one of our tan extenders and you won't regret it!
Facial LotionsYour face is usually the first thing someone notices and it's what makes you, you! In comparison to the rest of your skin, the skin on your face is one of the most sensitive areas. It's special, and you should treat it that way with a quality facial lotion. These lotions are specially formulated to hydrate your face gently and effectively as you develop your sun kissed glow.
While tanning consistently will eventually get you the luscious, dark legs you desire, a leg lotion can aid in the process taking less time. Our leg lotions are designed with a high concentration of moisturizers that allow the skin to stay moist during and after your time in the tanning bed for maximum tanning effect. They also feature intense bronzers that give your legs instant color.
