Frequently
Asked Questions
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:
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.