What are the benefits of indoor tanning?

::Tanning can be most therapeutic and can give the body a boost. This is because tanned skin looks good, looks healthier, and the psychological effect of this makes you feel good. When you feel good, you feel more alive, more confident, more self-assured, and better prepared to take on life's challenges.
::UV-B rays are the main source of Vitamin D for our bodies, which helps to promote healthy bones and the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the body.
::70% of patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) show improvement after UV treatment, the only known cure for the "winter blues".
::Tanned skin is your body's natural defense against the sun. By gradually getting a tan indoors first, you can pre-condition your skin so you can spend more time in the outdoor sun.

Is indoor tanning safe?
Indoor tanning is a controlled environment, which allows you to gradually build your tan thereby increasing your natural SPF. The external factors of tanning outside, such as time of year and day, altitude, cloud coverage, pollutants, reflective surfaces, etc. are harder to control or predict, which increases your risk of overexposure.

How long do I go in for?
The first time in a tanning bed can be anywhere from 5-15 minutes, depending on your skin type. Even if you've tanned elsewhere you should follow the exposure time and schedule recommended by our staff as many studios have different equipment and lamps.

How long before I see results?
Many skin types will show a color change after the 2nd or 3rd session. Most can achieve a beautiful tan after about 8-10 full sessions.

How often should I tan?
A 24-hour time period should pass between tanning sessions. Pigmentation and/or over-exposure may not be fully visible for 12-24 hours after your original session. Two tanning sessions within this 24-hour period could result in an unintentional burn.

Should I wear protective eyewear when tanning indoors?
Yes, your eyelids will not protect you from ultraviolet rays, which can damage the cornea and retina and lead to cataracts. Goggles are mandatory.

Should I use a tanning accelerator when tanning indoors?
Tanning lotions have active ingredients that supplement the skin's cells with the same proteins that enhance the tanning process naturally. They also have moisturizers to replace moisture that is lost during tanning, and moist skin tans better and is healthier.

Can I tan all year long?
Moderation is key. You may tan throughout the year if you are taking care not to overexpose your skin at any time. You should always be aware of the dangers of overexposure, as it may lead to chronic skin damage. Take precautions not to indoor and outdoor tan on the same day, wear sunscreen outside and always allow a 24-hour time period to lapse between tanning sessions.