How do we tan?
Tanning takes place in the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis.
When exposed to UV-B light (short wave ultraviolet), you produce
pigment, melanin. When exposed to UV-A light (longer wave), your
skin oxidizes or darkens. You need UV-A, UV-B, and oxygen to tan.
Why does a tan fade?
Cells in the epidermis are constantly reproducing and pushing
older cells upward toward the surface of your skin, where they are
sloughed off in about one month. As your skin replaces its cells,
the cells laden with melanin are removed. So the tanning process
must continue with the new cells. Tanning lotions and moisturizers
help you maintain a healthier, longer lasting tan.
Why Indoor Tanning is Better
Speed
It doesn't take all day to get a tan indoors. Depending on your skin
type, just a few minutes, not hours. Maintain your tan for as little
as 60 minutes a month.
Control
You can build your tan in a controlled environment, choosing your
level of UV-A and UV-B exposure.
Climate
Overcast, rainy, or 90 degrees in the shade, you never have to
worry about the weather.
Tanning takes place in the skin's outermost layer, the epidermis.
When exposed to UV-B light (short wave ultraviolet), you produce
pigment, melanin. When exposed to UV-A light (longer wave), your
skin oxidizes or darkens. You need UV-A, UV-B, and oxygen to tan.
Why does a tan fade?
Cells in the epidermis are constantly reproducing and pushing
older cells upward toward the surface of your skin, where they are
sloughed off in about one month. As your skin replaces its cells,
the cells laden with melanin are removed. So the tanning process
must continue with the new cells. Tanning lotions and moisturizers
help you maintain a healthier, longer lasting tan.
Why Indoor Tanning is Better
Speed
It doesn't take all day to get a tan indoors. Depending on your skin
type, just a few minutes, not hours. Maintain your tan for as little
as 60 minutes a month.
Control
You can build your tan in a controlled environment, choosing your
level of UV-A and UV-B exposure.
Climate
Overcast, rainy, or 90 degrees in the shade, you never have to
worry about the weather.
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Lip and Eye Protection
Lips don't produce melanin and eyelids are too thin to block UV.
That's why it's important to wear lip balms with sunscreen and
protective goggles. Eyewear must be certified '21CFR'. We
provide goggles which meet Federal standards. You can avoid
"Raccoon Eyes" by gently adjusting your goggles while you tan,
but never remove them completely.
Outdoors
When you tan outdoors, you are exposed to uncontrolled and
often excessive amounts of multi-frequency UV that can cause
"sunburn" and permanent damage. When you are outside and in
danger of "sunburn," wear appropriate protection.
Medication
Some medications can cause reactions with UV light. If you are
taking any medications, please let your doctor know you're tanning.
Lips don't produce melanin and eyelids are too thin to block UV.
That's why it's important to wear lip balms with sunscreen and
protective goggles. Eyewear must be certified '21CFR'. We
provide goggles which meet Federal standards. You can avoid
"Raccoon Eyes" by gently adjusting your goggles while you tan,
but never remove them completely.
Outdoors
When you tan outdoors, you are exposed to uncontrolled and
often excessive amounts of multi-frequency UV that can cause
"sunburn" and permanent damage. When you are outside and in
danger of "sunburn," wear appropriate protection.
Medication
Some medications can cause reactions with UV light. If you are
taking any medications, please let your doctor know you're tanning.
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Puyallup, WA 98375
253-445-4977
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Fircrest, WA 98466
253-566-7147
Fircrest, WA 98466
253-566-7147
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