A: You will get a great, even tan just by laying on your back in the tanning bed. By turning over, it may be uncomfortable for you, as well as apply extra pressure on the acrylics, risking the chance of cracking.

A: You should put on your indoor tanning lotion in the tanning room, just before you are ready to tan. If you put the lotion on at home, it will be too absorbed into your skin and will not stimulate your melanin.

A:

YES! Not only is using eyewear a state law, it is also necessary to protect one of your most valuable assets. You'll need your eyes for your entire life and it is very important to take good care of them. Excessive use of tanning beds or exposure to natural sunlight without proper eyewear can damage your eyes. 

 

Visit Eye Pro, Inc. for more eyewear education.

A: Although the majority of people tan without any clothes on, if you are more comfortable wearing clothing, you can wear a swimsuit or something similar. It is also important to remember not to wear anything metal that may get hot and burn your skin while you tan.

A: You should consult with your doctor before tanning; however, it is only a myth that tanning will burn you internally. Your doctor's concern will be that your temperature is not elevated. In the 1980's, tanning beds got very hot. Today, most beds have cooling fans that cool both the bed and the customer. If you do tend to overheat, opt to tan for only half a session. If you would like more information on tanning during your pregnancy, send us an email and we'd be happy to share a couple of great articles with you.

A: How often you tan depends on your skin type. If you haven't tanned in awhile, it is smart to take it slow and space out your tanning sessions. The most common mistake that customers make is thinking that they didn't get any sun after their first tanning session and tanning for even longer the very next day. When this happens, erythema, or a sunburn results because the UV light that your melanin took in on day one is still active in your body, so on the second day, you end up too much UV in such a short period of time. Your skin's natural defense to sunlight is a great golden tan and if you are exposed to an excessive amount of sun, your skin's defense mechanism can't keep up. Tan smartly, take it slow, and keep your skin healthy!