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Every state is different, the state of Ohio currently does not have an age limit for tanning. However any client under the age of 18 must have written parental consent in order to tan indoors.
You should have a skin tone change after the first few tanning sessions. You should have a good base tan in 8-10 tanning sessions then one to three tanning sessions a week should maintain your tan. Skin care is important in achieving a tan, our staff is trained in helping you determine the perfect lotion needed to help achieve the tanning results that you desire.
Hot, Tingle, Fire…Call it what you want. A Tingle is a stimulation of the epidermal layers of your skin. Most people feel their skin heat up or Tingle after applying these lotions. The skin stimulation (irritation) brings blood closer to the surface of the skin. The blood brings melanin with it and you should get tan faster. The tingle factors range from 1 to 40. The higher the number, the more intense the tingle. It is recommended you start with a tingle of 1 or 2 to become accustomed to the stimulation then gradually work up through the different levels.
Your skin actually becomes thicker as your tanning progresses and makes it difficult for UV light to penetrate the upper layers of skin. This is commonly referred to as a tanning "Plateau". Moisturizing is extremely important at this point. Using a quality moisturizer such as, Swedish Beauty Endless Moisturizer, or Australian Gold Forever After, will help these cells become more translucent, therefore more receptive to UV rays. Also if you are not yet using a, bronzer &/or a tingle product, these will also help in most cases. Keep in mind, your skin is your largest organ, keep it healthy by moisturizing with lotions, using body wash versus soap & exfoliating your skin as needed.
The problem with that question is there is no correct answer. Each client’s skin is different. Upon your first visit to Monster Tan, you will be required to complete a skin type questionnaire to help us determine what’s best for you. What's best for you isn't necessarily best for the next person. Everyone has their personal preferences as to what they expect a lotion to do and the results they expect receive. There are simply too many factors involved to determine what the “BEST” lotion is.
Our face is the only part of our body that does not produce its own moisture. Our legs become a little dryer because of clothing, hosiery etc. Fact is that moist skin tans much better than dry skin. Use a moisturizer at least twice daily. A tingle product will also help speed up the tanning process; however we suggest never using a tingle product on your face & neck.
The tanning process actually continues for a period of time after a tanning session. Taking a shower will remove the mantel acid from your skin and slow down or stop this continued tanning process. It is recommended that you not shower for 2 hours after your tanning session or 1 hour before. Certain lotions in particular, most "bronzers", require you to avoid showering for a couple of hours after tanning as well.
A shower is not recommended 1 hour before tanning but you should remove any makeup or perfume before your tanning session. Some ingredients in makeup and perfume can make skin more sensitive to UV light and lead to overexposure or sunburn.
Most likely it’s a harmless fungus that lives on the skins surface. It wasn't noticeable before because they don't absorb UV rays. The rest of your body tanned but you didn't tan where ever those patches of fungus were. There are prescription medications available. Better yet, we have a product available called, Halt,which will help in the eradication of sun spots.
Not a good Idea. Indoor lotions usually don't contain SPF. You will have no sun protection outdoors. Outdoor UV rays can vary daily even hourly in intensity. It is recommended you use a SPF while tanning outdoors. We ask that outdoor tanning lotions not be used in our salon, as they can cause a film on the acrylic and will inhibit the tanning process. Ask about our "lotion trade-in program!
Probably not. Some skin types tan quickly and easily while others just don't have the pigmentation necessary to develop much of a tan. If you have "type 1" skin it’s recommended that you not tan at all. Type 1 skin is skin that always burns, burns easily and severely, tans little and peels. This condition is most common with people that have fair skin, blue eyes and freckles. Approximately 5% of the population is unable to tan.
Use moisturizers that were specifically designed and developed for indoor tanning. Use it frequently while tanning. Properly moisturized skin tans much easier.
Our skin sheds approximately every 30 days. Your tan occurs on the outer layers of your skin, the epidermal layer of skin is what we can see on our bodies. Those skin cells gradually die and are replaced with the next layer of skin every 26 to 30 days.
NOT true! Many people FALSELY assume that sunburns will eventually "fade" into tans. Sunburn is associated with permanent skin damage!!!! Sunburn is an injury on top of your tanned skin. That's why it hurts so bad! Never! Never! Never! burn yourself intentionally.
Bronzers are a dye that changes the color of your skin instantly. Some people love them and others hate them. Products with "Browning" or "Bronzer" in the name usually have bronzers. You have to be careful when applying bronzers as some will streak if not applied evenly, also real dry areas will absorb more of the bronzer and leave the skin a different color... Elbows, knees, between the fingers, and palms of hands are the most common spots. Many people that use bronzers will take wet wipes with them to clean these areas and hands immediately after applying bronzers.
Yes! Don't try to rush your tan. A tan should be obtained gradually. Slowly increase your exposure times. Consult your physician if you are taking any medication. Some medication can cause extra sensitivity to the UV light, causing overexposure. Also consult your physician If you have any type of skin irritation or other condition.
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