FAQ's
How long will my tan last?
About 2 to 4 weeks after the last sunbathing session. The
upper-most skin cells are gradually shed as a result of
the natural process of skin renewal. The skin will have
renewed itself after approximately 28 days. With proper
skin care, a tan can be preserved longer.
How can I keep my tan?
After achieving your tan, you should be able to maintain your
color with just one to two sessions per week.
How often should I tan?
Although you are allowed to tan once every 24 hours, experts
recommend that you wait between 48 to 72 hours between tanning
sessions. Just like when a person is weight training, they
exercise the muscle groups every other day, avoiding the possibility
of over working the muscles. Waiting at least 48 hours between
tanning sessions lessens the potential for over-exposure and
allows your body to produce your tan gradually.
Why do I have to follow the recommended
exposure schedule?
By adhering to the schedule your tan should develop gradually
without the adverse effects associated with overexposure.
Abusing the schedule by tanning for periods longer than recommended
or attempting to accelerate the schedule, may result in negative
effects. This in turn can actually limit or prevent the tanning
process.
Why doesn’t my skin tan the same
all over?
The insides of the arms and legs do not tan as readily because
they contain fewer pigment forming cells than the skin on
the rest of your body. The face does not tan as readily because
it has a naturally thickened horny layer. Freckles contain
higher amounts of pigment and therefore become darker much
more quickly than other areas of the skin. Areas of the skin
that are subject to contact pressure points, such as the shoulder
blades, are poorly supplied with blood and oxygen. This may
reduce or limit the tanning process on these parts of the
body.
Can I tan indoors and sunbathe outdoors
on the same day?
This should be avoided. Overexposure to ultraviolet light
in any form can lead to sunburn.
Can I tan indoors while I am pregnant?
If you do not have to avoid natural sunlight while pregnant,
you may also be able to tan indoors. However, it is always
advisable to consult with your physician before doing so.
Other factors related to the physical nature of the actual
tanning session, such as body positioning, etc., may influence
your decision.
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