How does my skin tan?
When the skin is exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) rays, a natural process begins to take
place. There are special cells in your epidermis, which is the outermost layer of your
skin, called melanocytes. When exposed to the UVB (shorter) ray, these melanocytes
produce melanin, which is the pigment that is then absorbed by the surrounding skin
cells. When melanin is exposed the UVA (longer) ray, the melanin then oxidizes, or
darkens, creating a "tan".
How long does it take to get a tan?
Usually, you will begin to notice results after a few tanning sessions, but it may take
a few weeks of regular tanning (at least three times a week) to get to the color you
are looking for. If you are developing a base tan before going on a trip, you would
want to start tanning about three or four weeks before you go.
place. There are special cells in your epidermis, which is the outermost layer of your
skin, called melanocytes. When exposed to the UVB (shorter) ray, these melanocytes
produce melanin, which is the pigment that is then absorbed by the surrounding skin
cells. When melanin is exposed the UVA (longer) ray, the melanin then oxidizes, or
darkens, creating a "tan".
How long does it take to get a tan?
Usually, you will begin to notice results after a few tanning sessions, but it may take
a few weeks of regular tanning (at least three times a week) to get to the color you
are looking for. If you are developing a base tan before going on a trip, you would
want to start tanning about three or four weeks before you go.
Why should I use Tanning products?
Sunbodies tanning is committed to the overall well-being of our clients and their
skin. By wearing an accelerator while tanning, you are doing two things: you are
helping to prevent the possibility of drying out your skin, and you are allowing more
UV light to penetrate your skin more quickly. Dry skin is not healthy skin, and by
keeping your skin in optimum condition, you will tan darker, faster, and stay tan
longer! Also, when tanning, dry skin reflects light, not allowing for the UV rays to
be absorbed as quickly as when using an accelerator.
skin. By wearing an accelerator while tanning, you are doing two things: you are
helping to prevent the possibility of drying out your skin, and you are allowing more
UV light to penetrate your skin more quickly. Dry skin is not healthy skin, and by
keeping your skin in optimum condition, you will tan darker, faster, and stay tan
longer! Also, when tanning, dry skin reflects light, not allowing for the UV rays to
be absorbed as quickly as when using an accelerator.
Why does my tan fade?
Since a tan occurs in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, it is eventually
lost during your skin's natural exfoliation process. Every 28-30 days, your skin
completely replaces all of its cells, and the cells at the top layer are eventually
sloughed off, allowing the new cells to reach the skin's surface. When the old cells
are exfoliated, they take with them the darkened melanin that was created by the
exposure to UV light. In order to maintain your tan, you must continue to expose
your skin to UV light.
Do I have to wear Eye Protection?
Sunbodies Tanning requires that all tanners wear FDA approved eyewear while
tanning. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest skin on your body, and UV light
can easily penetrate that skin to reach your eyes. Repeated, unprotected exposure
to UV light may cause long-term damage to your eyes. Eye wear cannot be shared
and must be worn every time you tan!
Why do some people itch after tanning?
Itching and/or rashes may be linked to several unrelated causes, so it is important
to obtain a tanning history on each customer. Some people are naturally
photosensitive upon exposure to UV. Others are susceptible to heat rashes, a cause
totally unrelated to UV light. Certain chemicals or ingredients found in cosmetics,
lotions, shampoos, and even the acrylic cleaner may cause itching as well. Rashes
caused by these products generally occur in localized areas on which the products
were applied. Customers should be advised to tan with the skin as clean as
possible. If discontinued use of a suspected product does not inhibit the rash, a
person should discontinue any exposure to UV light until the condition subsides or
see a physician.
lost during your skin's natural exfoliation process. Every 28-30 days, your skin
completely replaces all of its cells, and the cells at the top layer are eventually
sloughed off, allowing the new cells to reach the skin's surface. When the old cells
are exfoliated, they take with them the darkened melanin that was created by the
exposure to UV light. In order to maintain your tan, you must continue to expose
your skin to UV light.
Do I have to wear Eye Protection?
Sunbodies Tanning requires that all tanners wear FDA approved eyewear while
tanning. The skin around your eyes is the thinnest skin on your body, and UV light
can easily penetrate that skin to reach your eyes. Repeated, unprotected exposure
to UV light may cause long-term damage to your eyes. Eye wear cannot be shared
and must be worn every time you tan!
Why do some people itch after tanning?
Itching and/or rashes may be linked to several unrelated causes, so it is important
to obtain a tanning history on each customer. Some people are naturally
photosensitive upon exposure to UV. Others are susceptible to heat rashes, a cause
totally unrelated to UV light. Certain chemicals or ingredients found in cosmetics,
lotions, shampoos, and even the acrylic cleaner may cause itching as well. Rashes
caused by these products generally occur in localized areas on which the products
were applied. Customers should be advised to tan with the skin as clean as
possible. If discontinued use of a suspected product does not inhibit the rash, a
person should discontinue any exposure to UV light until the condition subsides or
see a physician.
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