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The problem with that question is there is no one answer. 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. Also, skin type, tanning experience, oily skin, dry skin, the
type of tanning bulbs and tanning bed used all factor in. So, there
are simply too many factors involved to determine what is the
"BEST" lotion.
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Tingle, Hot, Fire, Heat .... It's all the same principal.
Different lotion manufactures just call it different names.
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 may receive a better tan.
The tingle factors may range from 1 to 20 depending on the
brand. The higher the
number, the more intense the tingling. It is recommended you
start with a lower tingle to become accustomed to the
stimulation then gradually work up through the different
levels.
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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". Moisturizer is extremely important at
this point. Your skin cells are standing up as much as 45º
and are actually reflecting the UV rays. Using a lot of moisturizing
lotion will help these cells lay down and become more translucent,
therefore more receptive to UV rays. SunShine TAN has some
excellent lotions with moisturizer. Our recommendation
is to use a good lotion to get your
skin softened up. Rotate your tans, two tans with the step 1 lotion. Then
one tan with the step 2 lotion. Keep this rotation up and
use plenty of moisturizer, you will get over your Plateau.
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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. Try using an after
tanning moisturizer that should help clear up those spots or see
an associate at SunShine TAN.
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Our face is the only part of our body that does not produce
it's 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.
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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 you not shower for 2 hours after
your tanning session or 1 hour before.
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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.
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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. Outdoor tanning lotions
are not recommended for indoor use, as they can cause a film
on the acrylic and will inhibit the tanning process.
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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.
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Yes!
- Don't try to rush your tan. A tan
should be obtained gradually. Gradually 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.
- Always wear protective eyewear. Ultraviolet
light will penetrate the eyelids.
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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 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.
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Use moisturizers that were specifically designed and developed
for indoor tanning. Use It frequently while tanning.
Properly moisturized skin tans much easier.
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Your tan occurs on the outer layers of your skin, the epidermal
layers. Those skin cells gradually die and are replaced with
the next layer (untaned) every 26 to 30 days.
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Most likely your either photosensitive to UV light or allergic
to a chemical in your tanning lotion. Try this, take a shower
and wash all existing chemicals off your skin then go to your
tanning session and Tan without lotion. If you don't
have a good base tan cut your tanning session down a few minutes.
You will know after your session as to whether you have a
UV problem or a lotion problem.
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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.
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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 real heavy (dark) 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.
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