The Benefits of Tanning
Everyone knows a tan looks fantastic, and projects a healthy and attractive skin complexion, but few realize the great many number of benefits that tanning can bring you. Looking good, and feeling good, has now been scientifically proven. Research shows that tanning stimulates the release of beta-endorphin's, our body's "feel-good" hormones. This translates to positive psychological effects and well-being, as well as that great sense of elation that comes from an awesome tan.
Going to an indoor tanning salon is important all year round. In the summer, tanning outdoors can be incredibly dangerous for your health. Although the sun certainly has wonderful soothing properties, unfortunately it is often much too strong (especially with today's depleted ozone layer!) and being under the sun too long will undoubtedly lead to overexposure and sunburn.
Meanwhile, an indoor tanning salon carefully regulates the ideal amount of ultraviolet rays that your body receives. You can rest assured knowing your skin is safe from damage, and burning.
In the winter, tanning is all the more significant. With the little amount of sunlight available, many people lack vitamin D, a compound that is critical to good health.
Vitamin D is produced when your body is exposed to UV rays, which usually come from the sun. However, in the winter, with very short days and most people being stuck indoors, Vitamin D becomes scarce. Research shows that too little Vitamin D leads to premature aging, low bone density and possible even cardiovascular disease! Coming to a tanning salon will give you that boost of UV that your skin needs to start making Vitamin D. Keep this in mind during those frigid winter days!
While we are on the topic of winter, it is wise to mention SAD - season affective disorder - also known as the "winter blues". This is no joke! The US National Library of Medicine writes "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed." If you've experienced these symptoms, tanning is a proven way to tackle SAD. Visiting a tanning salon will give you a summer boost, energize your body with sunshine and give you the power to beat the dead of winter.
In addition to all the fabulous benefits mentioned above, research has shown other advantages to tanning, particularly the safe and healthy tanning of an indoor tanning salon. Over the years, it has been shown that tanning reduces outbreaks of acne, may lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce the skin's susceptibility to infections and reduce stress.
Everyone knows a tan looks fantastic, and projects a healthy and attractive skin complexion, but few realize the great many number of benefits that tanning can bring you. Looking good, and feeling good, has now been scientifically proven. Research shows that tanning stimulates the release of beta-endorphin's, our body's "feel-good" hormones. This translates to positive psychological effects and well-being, as well as that great sense of elation that comes from an awesome tan.
Going to an indoor tanning salon is important all year round. In the summer, tanning outdoors can be incredibly dangerous for your health. Although the sun certainly has wonderful soothing properties, unfortunately it is often much too strong (especially with today's depleted ozone layer!) and being under the sun too long will undoubtedly lead to overexposure and sunburn.
Meanwhile, an indoor tanning salon carefully regulates the ideal amount of ultraviolet rays that your body receives. You can rest assured knowing your skin is safe from damage, and burning.
In the winter, tanning is all the more significant. With the little amount of sunlight available, many people lack vitamin D, a compound that is critical to good health.
Vitamin D is produced when your body is exposed to UV rays, which usually come from the sun. However, in the winter, with very short days and most people being stuck indoors, Vitamin D becomes scarce. Research shows that too little Vitamin D leads to premature aging, low bone density and possible even cardiovascular disease! Coming to a tanning salon will give you that boost of UV that your skin needs to start making Vitamin D. Keep this in mind during those frigid winter days!
While we are on the topic of winter, it is wise to mention SAD - season affective disorder - also known as the "winter blues". This is no joke! The US National Library of Medicine writes "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and may also feel depressed." If you've experienced these symptoms, tanning is a proven way to tackle SAD. Visiting a tanning salon will give you a summer boost, energize your body with sunshine and give you the power to beat the dead of winter.
In addition to all the fabulous benefits mentioned above, research has shown other advantages to tanning, particularly the safe and healthy tanning of an indoor tanning salon. Over the years, it has been shown that tanning reduces outbreaks of acne, may lower blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce the skin's susceptibility to infections and reduce stress.
The Tanning Process
The skin contains melanocytes which are cells located at the base of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), between the epidermis and the dermis (inner layer of the skin). Melanocytes use an amino acid, called tyrosine, to produce melanin. Melanin is the skins natural defense against sunburn by absorbing UV rays. The melanin leaves the melanoctyes and travels up through the epidermis to form a chemical reaction with the UVA and UVB rays, which darkens the melanin, producing the darker pigmentation of the skin..
The skin contains melanocytes which are cells located at the base of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), between the epidermis and the dermis (inner layer of the skin). Melanocytes use an amino acid, called tyrosine, to produce melanin. Melanin is the skins natural defense against sunburn by absorbing UV rays. The melanin leaves the melanoctyes and travels up through the epidermis to form a chemical reaction with the UVA and UVB rays, which darkens the melanin, producing the darker pigmentation of the skin..
The Importance of Using Lotion
Skin conditioning may be the most important and often overlooked part of the tanning process. Indoor tanning lotions are specifically formulated with vitamins, natural oils, anti-oxidants, minerals, natural botanical extracts, and aloe vera to enhance the effect of UV rays. These specific formulas are needed to protect the moisture levels in your skin, allowing pores to open up, and magnify UV exposure. Dry skin, however, reflects UV rays, resulting in the loss of up to 50% of your tan time. Therefore, hydrated skin increases your tanning potential, as well as, allows you to achieve a deeper, longer lasting tan.
Skin conditioning may be the most important and often overlooked part of the tanning process. Indoor tanning lotions are specifically formulated with vitamins, natural oils, anti-oxidants, minerals, natural botanical extracts, and aloe vera to enhance the effect of UV rays. These specific formulas are needed to protect the moisture levels in your skin, allowing pores to open up, and magnify UV exposure. Dry skin, however, reflects UV rays, resulting in the loss of up to 50% of your tan time. Therefore, hydrated skin increases your tanning potential, as well as, allows you to achieve a deeper, longer lasting tan.
Lotions Available
We carry a wide variety of products developed by Designer Skin, Australian Gold, California Tan, and Swedish Beauty to maximize your tanning results. Our products contain the finest ingredients to aid in the tanning process, as well as provide skin care tailored to your specific skin type needs. We will help you become knowledgeable about the differing lotions to determine what works best for you:
We carry a wide variety of products developed by Designer Skin, Australian Gold, California Tan, and Swedish Beauty to maximize your tanning results. Our products contain the finest ingredients to aid in the tanning process, as well as provide skin care tailored to your specific skin type needs. We will help you become knowledgeable about the differing lotions to determine what works best for you:
Intensifiers
Triggers and boosts the melanin production and distribution process to achieve skins highest natural color potential
Bronzers
Delivers dark immediate color by enhancing the process by revealing additional color to skin via immediate cosmetic bronzers
DHA Bronzers
Also referred to as dihydroxyacetone, DHA is a colorless chemical derived from sugar. When rubbed onto your skin, it interacts with the proteins found in dead skin cells to produce a darkening of your skin tone. the development of color takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and the intensity if dependent on the concentration of the DHA formula in the lotion. Due to the constant replacement of skin cells, the color lasts about 4 to 7 days.
Natural Bronzers
A blend of natural extracts that produce an oil-based instant bronze color lasting 1 to 2 days. These lotions enhance your tan by imparting additional color to the skin. An example of these natural bronzers are walnut oil, walnut shell extract, caramel, henna, carrot oil, banana, and black tea extract. Natural bronzers are designed to build a natural looking tan without the use of DHA.
Melanin Enhancing Bronzers
These bronzers are streak-free, stain-free and do not wash off because the color is the natural tan of the skin at the darkest tone possible. Examples of these lotions are DermaDark, CellDark, NutriDark, TanDark, and Melaboost. These lotions aid skin to use a more functional form if tyrosine for improved color development and magnification.
Coolant Lotions
Contain special skin cooling ingredients like menthol. These counteract the heat of the tanning bed by drawing warmth away from the skin. This lotions are perfect for clients who like to feel a cooling sensation on the skin during and immediately after tanning.
Tingle Lotions
Contain benzyl nicotinate which stimulates and increases micro-circulation of the skin, causing the skin to flush. The red flushing that occurs is due to the increased blood flow to the skin and will add color, making a tan immediately appear darker. This effect, coupled with the color generated in the well-documented immediate pigment darkening reaction (IPD), will yield a more intense appearing tan.
Warning: Tingle lotions are for advanced tanners, and are not recommended for anyone with sensitive skin. Testing a small area of skin before application is mandatory. Do no apply to face or use for outdoor tanning. Wipe or wash hands after use. Showering is not recommended for 4 hours after use, but if the tingle is too intense, Aloe Vera will counteract the tingle ingredients, and will soothe your skin.
Tan Extenders
Contain a blend of ingredients to hydrate your skin even more after each tanning session. Even with a high end lotion, some moisture escapes skin (tanning indoors and outdoors), so applying an after tan moisturizer/tan extender (before and after tanning) will keep skin well hydrated to ensure a longer lasting, deeper tan.
Triggers and boosts the melanin production and distribution process to achieve skins highest natural color potential
Bronzers
Delivers dark immediate color by enhancing the process by revealing additional color to skin via immediate cosmetic bronzers
DHA Bronzers
Also referred to as dihydroxyacetone, DHA is a colorless chemical derived from sugar. When rubbed onto your skin, it interacts with the proteins found in dead skin cells to produce a darkening of your skin tone. the development of color takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours and the intensity if dependent on the concentration of the DHA formula in the lotion. Due to the constant replacement of skin cells, the color lasts about 4 to 7 days.
Natural Bronzers
A blend of natural extracts that produce an oil-based instant bronze color lasting 1 to 2 days. These lotions enhance your tan by imparting additional color to the skin. An example of these natural bronzers are walnut oil, walnut shell extract, caramel, henna, carrot oil, banana, and black tea extract. Natural bronzers are designed to build a natural looking tan without the use of DHA.
Melanin Enhancing Bronzers
These bronzers are streak-free, stain-free and do not wash off because the color is the natural tan of the skin at the darkest tone possible. Examples of these lotions are DermaDark, CellDark, NutriDark, TanDark, and Melaboost. These lotions aid skin to use a more functional form if tyrosine for improved color development and magnification.
Coolant Lotions
Contain special skin cooling ingredients like menthol. These counteract the heat of the tanning bed by drawing warmth away from the skin. This lotions are perfect for clients who like to feel a cooling sensation on the skin during and immediately after tanning.
Tingle Lotions
Contain benzyl nicotinate which stimulates and increases micro-circulation of the skin, causing the skin to flush. The red flushing that occurs is due to the increased blood flow to the skin and will add color, making a tan immediately appear darker. This effect, coupled with the color generated in the well-documented immediate pigment darkening reaction (IPD), will yield a more intense appearing tan.
Warning: Tingle lotions are for advanced tanners, and are not recommended for anyone with sensitive skin. Testing a small area of skin before application is mandatory. Do no apply to face or use for outdoor tanning. Wipe or wash hands after use. Showering is not recommended for 4 hours after use, but if the tingle is too intense, Aloe Vera will counteract the tingle ingredients, and will soothe your skin.
Tan Extenders
Contain a blend of ingredients to hydrate your skin even more after each tanning session. Even with a high end lotion, some moisture escapes skin (tanning indoors and outdoors), so applying an after tan moisturizer/tan extender (before and after tanning) will keep skin well hydrated to ensure a longer lasting, deeper tan.