How long will it take me to get tan?
This depends on several factors but, generally it will take 3-5 sessions to get a base tan.
Why should I upgrade?
Upgrading to a higher level bed will get you tan FASTER! These machines usually have a shorter session time to help you
get on with the rest of your life more quickly and often are more comfortable to use.
Can I tan if I'm pregnant?
The concern about tanning and pregnancy is that tanning may tend to increase the body temperature which may be harmful
to the unborn baby. For this reason we advise against tanning while you are pregnant.
Do I have to wear eye protection while tanning?
YES! Your eyelids are NOT thick enough to provide protection from ultraviolet light. Damage can manifest itself as reduced
color vision or night blindness. "Raccoon eyes" can be avoided by moving the eyewear to slightly different positions during
your tanning sessions. Using approved eye protection is required by law.
Does showering affect a tan?
Some clients have been misinformed about taking a shower after tanning. They were let to believe that, somehow, their
tan would get washed down the drain. A shower, like a tanning session, may tend to dry out the skin. While you can't necessarily
wash your tan off, moist skin tans and retains a tan better than dry skin. On the pH scale of 0-14, the skin registers slightly
acidic (about 5.6). Most soaps are well above the neutral pH, or about 7 on the scale. Using a typical over-the-counter soap
with this higher alkaline pH can strip your skin of its essential acidic oils. Those oils lock in your skin's moisture. Shower
gels are usually less harsh than regular bar soap. Always apply a good quality moisturizer after a shower to help preserve
your tan.
Showering after a session tends to dry out the skin, but there is eveidence that showering before a tanning session may
actually enhance tanning results. First, the heat from a shower opens your pores, enabling the skin to breathe and take in
oxygen vital to the tanning process. Second, a shower will wash away dirt and dead skin cells that may impede ultraviolet
penetration when you tan. Removing those dead cells also allows the active ingredients in lotions to work there way into the
live skin cells more easily.
How do I protect a fresh tattoo?
It is important not to expose a fresh tattoo to sunlight or indoor tanning equipment, while the tatoo is still healing,
since chemicals sensitive to UV exposure have been injected into the skin. Cover the tattooed area completely or don't tan
until the skin has healed. After the skin has healed the chemicals have lost their sensitivity to UV, but continue to take
moderate protective measures. Tattoos will continue to lose their brilliancy with exposure to UV light, whether it comes from
indoors or from outdoors.
Use a good lip balm, like Un-petroleum with an SPF 18, to protect and preserve the brilliancy of your tattoo. Un-petroleum
lip balm is also good protection for sensitive areas of the body, like nipples, that generally don't see a lot of sun, and
nails, to prevent yellowing.
Why do I have these circles on my shoulders, buttocks, and/or lower waist that won't tan?
These are called "pressure points", where the most amount of pressure is on your body when reclining in the bed. The
blood flow is constrictied in those areas and that is why they don't seem to tan at all. Your best bet is to alternate your
positions while tanning.
Why should I use a tanning lotion?
Because they WORK! Today's lotion technology has improved dramatically... to the point that they now have a truly amazing
effect on how quickly you can achieve a luxurious tan!
At Laguna Beach Tanning we offer the very best selection of qualitly lotions available. California Tan, Australian Gold,
Matahari, Emerald Bay, Sweedish Beauty, Figi, and many others! We have done extensive research prior to choosing to present
these particular lotions to you so you know you're getting only the BEST!
How does "tingle" work? What does it do?
Tingle products deliver a warming, reddening effect on the skin. The active ingredient in tingle lotions is Benzyl Nicotinate.
Tingle products increase the skin cell's microcirculation and oxygenation to produce deep, dark, tanning results. Tingles
are for your advanced tanners and are not recommended for beginning tanners or individuals with sensitive skin. Tingle products
are also effective on hard-to-tan areas such as women's legs.
How does a dual bronzer work?
Dual bronzers provide bronze gratification from immediate cosmetic bronzers such as caramel and walnut extract as well
as from DHA sunless tanning agents, which oxidize over a few hours with the natural proteins in the skin to develop even deeper,
darker results. It's recommended waiting to shower at least 4 hours after tanning with any bronzers to ensure results.
What is the benefit of using a lotion that contains Hemp Seed Oil?
Hemp Seed Oil is a humectant that pulls moisture from the air to the surface of the skin. It is a skin care ingredient
that provides powerful hydration. This is a wonderful ingredient in a tanning lotion because UV exposure can be dehydrating
to the skin. In addition, Hemp Seed Oil contains essential fatty acids which help ingredients penetrate into the lipid layers
of the skin for increased efficacy.
Can I use lotion on my face?
The facial area is much more delicate and more likely to have allergic reations in comparison to the rest of the body.
In fact, fragrace is one of the most common reason for cosmetic alergic reactions on the face. That is why we recommend using
products specifically designed for the delicate facial area. We do carry facial accelerators and bronzers that are fragrace
free and/or hypoallergenic that is specifically designed for the face.
