Are there any benefits to tanning?
Besides healthy looking skin, indoor tanning can duplicate other beneficial properties of sunlight. There is strong evidence that sunlight is known to: aid in building the resistance strength of the immune system, help us produce vitamin D, increase the body’s ability to absorb calcium, build our skin’s resistance which helps protect against over-exposure, and help combat depression and induce and energized feeling of well-being. In addition to these, tanning can also increase the supply of oxygen in the blood, help in the treatment of acne, psoriasis and eczema, stimulate the thyroid gland which boosts your metabolism and stimulate the male sex hormone which can increase the sex drive.
What are the benefits of tanning year round?
Spring
Why wait for summer? Get a healthy start on your summer tan and prepare your skin for the stronger summer sun to come.
Summer
Avoid the hassles of outdoor tanning such as annoying insects and exhausting heat. Also, for working people, why wait all week for a chance to tan on the weekend only to burn or have cloudy weather?
Fall
As summer fades, don’t let your tan fade with it; hang onto your tan with our simple, inexpensive maintenance program.
Winter
Escape the “winter blues” with a mini vacation tanning session and enjoy a beautiful tan even in the winter. You’ll look and feel fantastic!
What about the protective eye-wear?
You must wear protective eye-wear as your eyelids do not provide protection against ultraviolet rays. To avoid the risk of easily transmitted infections, we recommend buying your own eye-wear.
What about suntan lotions and oils?
You may not use outdoor products for indoor tanning, however, at California Tan we have specially formulated products specifically for indoor tanning that you should use. These products will have special ingredients that can speed up the tanning process. They will also have moisturizers present which will replace moisture that is lost during tanning, bathing and other external factors. Remember that moist skin tans better and is healthier.
Should I tan before my vacation?
Absolutely! A tan is your skin’s natural way of protecting itself against over exposure. By gradually getting a tan indoors first, you can pre-condition your skin so you can spend more time in the outdoor sun. Get the most out of your vacation investment!
How long will it take to get a tan?
Many skin types will show color change after the second or third session. Most can achieve a beautiful tan after about 8-10 full sessions. After that, only one or two times per week will maintain your golden tan indefinitely.
What is the tanning process?
UVB stimulates the melanocyte cells in the skin to produce melanin (a pigment) which is then oxidized by UVA, turning it brown. As the outer layer of skin sheds, cells are lost and your tan will fade. Therefore, to maintain a tan requires continuous exposure to ultraviolet light. The degree of coloring depends on the amount of melanin you have, your individual reaction to ultraviolet light and the time of exposure.
What are pressure points?
Because your skin needs oxygen to produce a tan, pressure points that cut off blood circulation to the skin can cause untanned spots. Pressure points are usually found on the shoulder blades, tailbone and elbow area. What you want to do is lift up, carefully off the acrylic, several times during your tanning session, to allow oxygen to get at that skin. Within a few tanning sessions, you should see them disappear.
Are indoor and outdoor tans the same?
Just like natural sunlight, an indoor tanning system produces ultraviolet rays. The difference is that only UVA and diminished UVB rays are emitted and no UVC. Other factors of outdoor tanning such as; time of day and year, altitude, cloud coverage, pollution, reflective surfaces, etc. can radically change proper exposure times outdoors. The tanning process is the same indoors, however, there is definitely more exposure control.
New to tanning indoors?
These are some precautions you need to be aware of.
What are the different sun rays?
The sun emits three kinds of non-visible ultraviolet light: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is the shortest, most harmful light but is primarily stopped by the earth’s ozone layer. UVB is the medium wavelength of light and is necessary to trigger the tanning process, but too much UVB can cause sunburn. UVA is the longest wavelength and is responsible for the oxidization of melanin in the skin.
Are you protecting your lips?
Spring
Why wait for summer? Get a healthy start on your summer tan and prepare your skin for the stronger summer sun to come.
Summer
Avoid the hassles of outdoor tanning such as annoying insects and exhausting heat. Also, for working people, why wait all week for a chance to tan on the weekend only to burn or have cloudy weather?
Fall
As summer fades, don’t let your tan fade with it; hang onto your tan with our simple, inexpensive maintenance program.
Winter
Escape the “winter blues” with a mini vacation tanning session and enjoy a beautiful tan even in the winter. You’ll look and feel fantastic!
What about the protective eye-wear?
You must wear protective eye-wear as your eyelids do not provide protection against ultraviolet rays. To avoid the risk of easily transmitted infections, we recommend buying your own eye-wear.
What about suntan lotions and oils?
You may not use outdoor products for indoor tanning, however, at California Tan we have specially formulated products specifically for indoor tanning that you should use. These products will have special ingredients that can speed up the tanning process. They will also have moisturizers present which will replace moisture that is lost during tanning, bathing and other external factors. Remember that moist skin tans better and is healthier.
Should I tan before my vacation?
Absolutely! A tan is your skin’s natural way of protecting itself against over exposure. By gradually getting a tan indoors first, you can pre-condition your skin so you can spend more time in the outdoor sun. Get the most out of your vacation investment!
How long will it take to get a tan?
Many skin types will show color change after the second or third session. Most can achieve a beautiful tan after about 8-10 full sessions. After that, only one or two times per week will maintain your golden tan indefinitely.
What is the tanning process?
UVB stimulates the melanocyte cells in the skin to produce melanin (a pigment) which is then oxidized by UVA, turning it brown. As the outer layer of skin sheds, cells are lost and your tan will fade. Therefore, to maintain a tan requires continuous exposure to ultraviolet light. The degree of coloring depends on the amount of melanin you have, your individual reaction to ultraviolet light and the time of exposure.
What are pressure points?
Because your skin needs oxygen to produce a tan, pressure points that cut off blood circulation to the skin can cause untanned spots. Pressure points are usually found on the shoulder blades, tailbone and elbow area. What you want to do is lift up, carefully off the acrylic, several times during your tanning session, to allow oxygen to get at that skin. Within a few tanning sessions, you should see them disappear.
Are indoor and outdoor tans the same?
Just like natural sunlight, an indoor tanning system produces ultraviolet rays. The difference is that only UVA and diminished UVB rays are emitted and no UVC. Other factors of outdoor tanning such as; time of day and year, altitude, cloud coverage, pollution, reflective surfaces, etc. can radically change proper exposure times outdoors. The tanning process is the same indoors, however, there is definitely more exposure control.
New to tanning indoors?
These are some precautions you need to be aware of.
- Don’t try to rush your tan. A tan should be obtained gradually.
- Gradually increase your exposure times, 1 to 2 minutes at a time.
- Consult your physician if you are taking any medication. Some medication can cause extra sensitivity to the UV light, causing overexposure.
- Always wear protective eye-wear!! Ultraviolet light will penetrate the eyelids.
What are the different sun rays?
The sun emits three kinds of non-visible ultraviolet light: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is the shortest, most harmful light but is primarily stopped by the earth’s ozone layer. UVB is the medium wavelength of light and is necessary to trigger the tanning process, but too much UVB can cause sunburn. UVA is the longest wavelength and is responsible for the oxidization of melanin in the skin.
Are you protecting your lips?
- Lips do not produce melanin and need extra protection from the sun to prevent aging.
- All exposure to your lips is over exposure to them.
- Using a Lip Balm prevents the skin damage and the premature aging caused by over exposure.
- As you age your lips wrinkle and thin, so protect them with a good lip balm product.
- Using an over the counter lip balm is harmful because most contain photosensitive ingredients or are packed with ingredients that prevent your lips from self hydrating!
- Sunscreen will protect your tattoo when tanning in the natural sun or in a tanning bed. Use a high SPF to reduce the risk of fading the tattoo; apply 50 SPF or higher. It’s best to use a sun block stick for application. Lay the stick flat on the inside of the tattoo to rub the sunscreen on and use the side of the stick for the outline. We carry the Australian Gold 50+ Tattoo Stick.
- Another option is to apply your sunscreen with a cotton swab to cover the intricate details and the outline of the tattoo, which will protect your tattoo and tan the skin around it instead of leaving a border around the design. Using your hands to apply the sunscreen may result in an uneven application and parts of the skin around the tattoo will not tan or the tattoo may not be completely covered.