 THE
TRUTH ABOUT TANNING
IS TANNING BAD ? ARE TANNING BEDS SAFE? DOES TANNING
CAUSE SKIN CANCER? These question are all common
questions about tanning. With all the bad press out there
on tanning we compiled this page to help you understand
more about tanning and not have to show you some of the
possitive things about tanning.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Q. WHY DO I
NEED TO USE TANNING LOTION???
A. READ ABOUT TANNING LOTIONS HERE...
Q. What is
the Tanning Process?
A.
The tanning process is the skins natural reaction to ultraviolet
exposure that occurs in both long term events and short
term events. Tanning is your skins natural defense mechanism
and protection against burning. Tanning
takes place in the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis.
When the melancytes in your epidermis are exposed to ultraviolet
"B" light (UVB-short wave ultraviolet), melanocytes produce
melanin (the pigment which is ultimately responsible for
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Q. Are there
gudelines to follow when tanning?
A. YES! Please
abserve the following precautions:
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Some medications
can increase one`s sensitivity to uv light, we call this
photosensitivity and precautions must be taken. Many prescription
and non-prescription drugs contain photosensitizing agents
that can cause sunburn, blistering, hives, rash
or other skin reactions. These reactions are
classified as either photoallergic or phototoxic.
You should consult with
your physician before tanning if you are taking medication.
Photsensitivity
list
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A tan should always
be optained gradually and in incremental doses. Never
tan more then once every 24 hours.
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Do not apply any
type of cosmetics or perfume before tanning, they can
act as a photo sensitizer.
- ALWAYS were protective eyewear while
tanning, ultraviolet light penetrates the eyelids and the
intense light can be harful to your eyes.
SunBurn is the bodys warning that
the skin has been overexposed to UV light. Do not ignore
this warning. If one continues to expose sunburned skin
to UV rays , the skins natural repair mechanism becomes
overloaded and could lead to skin damage.
Q. Will
burning first give me a darker better tan?
A.
NO ! Burning causes damage to the surface layers of the
skin. Many people say " my burn turns to tan
" This myth is very dangerous , tanning and burning
are two totally different processes. Burning leads to premature
aging, sunspots, drying, flaking and peeling of the skin,
and should be avoided at all cost! A burn may heal and disappear
at the same time a tan is developing , giving you the appearance
that your burn is turning tan. Your actually causing damage
to your skin, repeated damage could lead to some forms of
skin caner. The tanning process is not something that can
be rushed. It may seem like nothing happened, but it can
take up to 48 hrs for melanogenisis to begin. Adjust your
session slowly till you reached your desired color. Remember
everyone is different, and while building a base tan 48
hrs is the recommended time between sessions.
Q. What is sunburn?
A. Sunburn
is an inflammation of the skin that is caused by overexposure
to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. A similar burn
can follow overexposure to a "sun" (tanning) lamp.
UV radiation can also damage the eyes, although no surface
burn is apparent. Please ask a tanning professional how
many minutes your skin type can handle.
Q. Can tanning
bake your internal organs?
A.
NO ! UV light from a sun bed is similar to UV light from
the sun, and cannot penetrate deeper than the skin to harm
internal organs.
Q. Why does
a Tan Disappear?
A. A
Tan is a pigmentation process that occurs in the epidermis
(top layer of the skin). Everyone's skin naturally exfoliates.
The epidermis replaces skin cells usually every 28 days.
There for, to maintain a tan it requires repeated exposure
to UV light. We suggest you build a base tan and maintain
it in one of our higher end beds. 1 to 2 times a week.
Q. What causes
white spots?
A. These
white spots are not from a dirty tanning bed. White spots
are usually caused by a skin condition that effects tanners
called Tinea Versicolor, a microscopic fungus from the scalp.
White spots are treatable and should avoid ultraviolet light
exposure until those areas have begun developing melanin
again. Use special shampoo, or cream found at your local
tanning center. There a several reasons why white spots
become noticeable on the body when tanning.
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When patches
of the skin do not tan its because of Melanocytes
in that certain area may simply not be producing enough
melanin.
- Birth control pills and some other
medications can cause blotches and uneven pigmentation of
the skin when exposed to UV light.
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White spots could
also be appear due to fungus which lives on the skins
surface, once again this is harmless. It can be remedied
through the use of a special shampoo or cream found in
most tanning salons.
- Pressure points are white patches
of the skin. These patches are usually found on the shoulder
blades, and just above the buttocks. These patches are caused
from the pressure of the body as it reclines on the hard
surface. The pressure inhibits blood flow through that area
of the skin. This area will not tan because blood carries
oxygen and is essential to the tanning process. To make
these white patches disappear try shifting your body during
your tanning session.
Q. Can i use outdoor oils and
lotions in tanning unit?
A. Outdoor
Products should ONLY be used outdoors! This is why it says
outdoor. Solar Escape does not allow the use of outdoor lotions.
It inhibits the tanning process, rather then acting as an
amplifying agent. By using an indoor lotion, you will be amazed
at the quicker, darker, more long lasting results. They will
increase your Tanning Results by 30% and contain ingredients
that produce melanin in the skin, amplify UV light and contain
skin conditioners that restore lost nutrients during the tanning
process. Ask a tanning professional
how to assist you with an indoor lotion.
More Questions,
More Answers? We will update this page from time to time with
more questions and answers . In the mean time if you see something
that is not listed Contact us with
any questions or concerns.
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