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Tip #1

Always use a good quality indoor tanning lotion. It will help your skin to absorb the UV, which will aid in the tanning process. There are also special ingredients that stimulate melanin production, such as Tyrosine, which will give you the most out of every tanning session.

Your skin tends to dry out during the tanning process and if you don't use a good quality indoor tanning lotion, your skin will exfoliate faster, become more dry and flaky, and you will lose your tan faster. So the bottom line: for a deeper, darker, longer lasting tan, you need to use quality indoor tanning lotion.

Bonus Tip: It's best to apply indoor tanning lotion immediately prior to your session or 1-2 hours prior is even better if you can. Applying it ahead of time allows your skin to absorb the lotion better so you will get the best results from your tanning session.

Tip #2

If you are just beginning to tan, remember to start out conservative. Whatever you do, you don't want toburn- you cannot tan on top of a burn and you will have to start over.

The old saying "I always burn first and then I tan" is completely false, it simply does not have to be this way. If you burn, your skin is telling you that it's getting too much sun, and then you will peel.

So start out with a low number of minutes and work your way up. If you have fair skin but do have the ability to tan, you should not go more than 6-7 minutes your first time in a standard 20 minute tanning bed (also known as a Level 1 tanning bed).

For stronger beds with shorter tan times, you would go for even less minutes.

Tip #3	Tan once every 24-48 hours to build your base (at an indoor tanning facility). Depending on how well your skin is doing, you can decide whether you can go once a day or once every other day. A good rule of thumb is if your skin is not pink within the 24 hours after your session, you can probably go again the next day without any problem.
Tip #4	Once you build up your base, you really don't need to tan as often. So depending on the type of bed you are using, you should only go 2-3 times per week to keep your tan, even less in stronger beds. This is where I see many people go overboard, tanning every day when it is really not necessary. Many people enjoy the relaxation time that tanning provides, but tanning too often can and will speed up your aging process and potentially cause other skin ailments over a long period of time. Just like everything else in life, moderation is key!
Tip #5	Wear eye goggles at all times (for tanning in tanning beds)! Many people think that putting a towel over their face will block the UV rays, but it doesn't and repeated UV exposure can cause major eye problems later in life. Would you rather be blind or have lighter eyelids? I think I would choose the latter, but that is just me. For your own safety, please wear the eye goggles!
Tip #6	Since indoor tanning does not require the use of a bathing suit, use a towel to cover those 'sensitive' areas that don't see the sun very often if you want to tan all over. In the beginning, try covering those areas for half the session and see how it goes. Gradually you can remove the towel earlier and earlier until you don't need to use one anymore. The towel acts as a filter but won't completely block the UV rays, so you are still getting the tanning process started.
Tip #7	To avoid getting creases or pressure tanning lines, you should move your limbs into different positions during your session. For the first half, try laying down with both arms extended above your head and legs apart. For the second half, bring your arms down next to your sides but away from your body, and re-position your legs by raising one knee slightly for a half of the remaining time, and then the other leg do the same thing.
Tip #8	Try to avoid wearing make-up, deodorant, or other perfumes prior to tanning. Some of these things can make your skin more sensitive and possibly have a bad reaction with your skin when exposed to UV. If you wear a lot of deodorant, you may notice that you are not tanning as well around your armpits, and you need to remove this prior to tanning. When it comes to tanning, every person's skin type is different and results will vary. Consult with your local tanning salon for a skin type analysis (from a Smart Tan Certified Tanning Consultant) so you can get a good idea of where to start.
Tip #9	Like I mentioned in Tanning Tip 3, you need a good quality indoor tanning lotion if you want to save time and money during the tanning process. Most people think that buying a cheap lotion at a drug store is just as good as a more expensive lotion. This is simply not true. Cheap lotions... Don't have the high quality ingredients that you need to maximize the tanning process. Don't have the high quality moisturizers and extracts to moisturize your skin. The more moisturized your skin is, the more uv your skin is going to absorb. Dry skin reflects uv, moisturized skin absorbs it. Tyrosine is an ingredient which aids in stimulating melanin production, and also serves as an anti oxidant which keeps your skin healthier, and healthy skin tans better. Cheap lotions don't have this ingredient. Think about it this way: if you want to get a deeper, darker tan that lasts longer, help defy the aging process, and if you want to have healthier looking skin, you will spend a little more on a quality lotion and stop tanning with inferior cheap lotions. Healthy skin also helps defy the aging process.
Tip #10	If you are not sure you want to get a tan using indoor tanning beds, or even bathing in the sun, try a UV f.r.e.e. method. You can go to a tanning salon and try the spray tanning booth where you stand in a booth and get sprayed by a machine which sprays a tanning solution on your body. (This method has often had varied results) The other alternative is to have someone literally spray it on you. This method according to our clients has gone above and beyond their expectations. (Call and make your appointment today) The other method is to use a self tanner and do it yourself, at home. There are many good quality self tanners available. I recommend using self tanners simply as a way to touch up your spray tan. So if you go to a salon and pay for a spray tan in a booth, or from a professional using a spray gun, buy a touch up spray for touching up the areas that fade. Or, you can use a self tanner just to tan your face for photo events. Even just tan your arms or legs. If you are going to have someone spray you with a spray gun, I would be sure they are using a Cal Tan spray solution. Cal Tan has excellent tanning products. If you are going to buy a touch up spray, get a Mystic Tan Perfection Spray, Cal Tan self tanner, or a Hempz spray tan. All three are very good. I personally like the Cal Tan product the best, but the differences are minimal, and they are all very good.