• A tanning bed is the most controlled way to get Vitamin D3.

• If you are just starting to tan, remember to pace yourself. You cannot tan on top of a burn.

• Ever notice white spots on your shoulder blades or tailbone? Those are pressure points. Try turning around and lying on your stomach.

• Keep your skin hydrated - A good moisturizer and drinking enough water.

• Depending on your skin color, the average person can develop a base tan in 3-5 sessions which can then be maintained with regular sunbed sessions.

• It is recommend that you leave at least one or two days between sessions to give the skin time to rest and regenerate.

• It is important to look after your skin, to avoid brown spots and burns as well as to prolong the tan.

• Please remember to be extra careful if you have fare skin, as this skin type burns easily. The darker the skin the less likely it is to burn and the more likely it is to get a tan real quickly.

• Always remember to use the safety goggles that are provided in the cubical. Merely closing you eyes isn’t enough to protect them from serious retina and eyesight damage, as the UV rays can still penetrate through the thin skin on the eyelid.

• Tan enhancers are a great way to get maximum results out of your tanning sessions. Just be sure to use a quality product that is suitable for your skin type. Another alternative to tan enhancers is to eat foods that warm up your skin tone and help maximize the tanning process. yellow or Orange fruits and vegetables help to warm up the skin tone. Carrots, peppers, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and cantaloupes can over time lead to a warm skin tone if consumed daily.

• Foods such as chicken, beef, fish, seaweed, soy foods and dairy are high in Tyrosine. Tyrosine is an important amino acid which aids in the production of melanin. The body also needs vitamin B2 which helps activate the process of melanin production. Vitamin B2 can also be found in the above mentioned foods.

• Protect your lips. You will need to apply a SPF 15 lip balm prior to every suntanning session, inside your own home or outside. Our lips don’t have melanin and therefore cannot brown. If you skip this step your lip area will become very dry and chapped. Since nobody wants to kiss dry lips, it’s best you make use of your lip balm.

 

Benefits of Tanning Beds

• a convenient tan

• self-treatment of eczema

• self-treatment of psoriasis

• self-treatment of seasonal affective disorder

• tanning provides a supply of vitamin D, which can help prevent several cancers such as breast and colon cancer

 

Ideas for What to Wear

• nothing (go naked)

• a bathing suit

• underwear

• tanning stickers (these can tell you how much darker your color gets, and can make a pretty temporary tattoo)

 

When picking underwear or swimwear make sure to keep tanning lines in mind. We suggest that you always tan with the same underwear/swimwear to insure that your body is evenly tanned and tanning lines are kept to a minimum. Try to cover up sensitive areas in the body as they are more prone to burning.

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Tanning Nude, should you or shouldn’t you? Whether you decide on going topless or not in the tanning booth is absolutely your choice. The sun-tanning rooms typically have locks on them and the norm is to tan topless. It can be a personal preference and another that you must make alone. If you are using any bronzer sun-tanning lotion, be cautious because a number of bronzer lotions may blemish clothing.

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Don’ts:

• Don’t tan your face for too long, It will prematurely age you, possibly cause dark spots, deepen fine lines into wrinkles. (We suggest wearing a sunscreen only on your face, SunSkin Sunblock is available at LipoFit & EverEssence, Exfoliate your skin weekly, Try to avoid makeup when tanning, limit the exposure on your face apx 10 - 15 mins - face towels are available to cover your face)

• Don’t shower directly after your tan, Allow the tan to settle in and wait at least three or four hours. If you do bathe, always use a moisturizer to maintain skin moisture.

• Avoid wearing any fragrance, deodorant or even using robust soaps before getting into a tanning booth.These irritants can add to the work and heat from the sun-tanning bulbs and may cause unsightly rashes as well as other uncomfortable results.

 

Thanks to sunbeds and Mother Nature, getting your body summer ready is easy. Not only will you have a beautiful glowing tan, but your body will also be much healthier.

It’s time to get your tan on!