• The statement “I burn then it turns into a tan” is absolutely false. Any burn is damage to the skin.
  
• Sunburn is the enemy associated with permanent skin damage. When outdoors, use sunscreen. Even if you have a tan, wear a low SPF to protect your skin from premature aging.
  
• If you do get sunburned, use a moisturizer containing aloe, but do not use a cold cream or gel and do not keep the gel or cream in the refrigerator. When you get sunburned, your body is at a high temperature and cold creams or hot water will only worsen the burn. Take cool baths (not cold nor hot) every two hours to reduce your body’s temperature and heal the sunburn.
  
• Do not tan if you have a sunburn! Wait until the sunburn completely subsides prior to tanning again.
  
• Cleanse your face before tanning, as some cosmetics contain photosensitized agents which can cause a sunburn.

Come to Sunkissed Tanning Co. to build a base tan to avoid overexposure, getting a sunburn, and ruining your vacation.

• Use accelerators and bronzers. Indoor tanning lotions are created to give you a great-looking tan in a shorter amount of time.
• Tanning lotions also moisturize your skin, which will help maintain your tan. Tanning without the use of lotion, may dry out your skin and therefore causing dead skin, flaking, etc. As a result, you may not achieve an even tan. Using a lotion and moisturizing your skin is the key to effective tanning.
• Use a moisturizer before and after tanning and after showering. Moisturizers prepare your skin for UV exposure, reducing the drying effects of tanning, AND using a moisturizer will keep your tan from fading quickly.
• Allow a minimum of 24 hours to pass before tanning again. Your skin needs to repair itself and create melanin for a tan.
• Wait a minimum of 2 hours before showering after tanning. This will help maintain your tan.
• Once you have built your desired tan, you should tan twice a week to maintain your tan.

Excuse #1: “I don’t want raccoon eyes!”

Before you tan:

1. Cleanse face to remove cosmetics and other products that may contain titanium dioxide, or other SPF ingredients
2. Don’t use tingle products on your face
3. Try different types of eyewear to find what fits you best, or try adjustable eyewear for the best custom-fit

If you don’t: Night vision loss. Damage is permanent; there is no cure.

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Excuse #2: “I put coins over my eyes.”

After you tan:

1. Clean eyewear after each use, or use disposable eyewear & discard after each use.
2. Store eyewear in a clean, resealable bag to avoid contaminants.
3. Do not use towels, sunglasses, cotton balls, coins, etc. to cover your eyes while tanning.

If you don’t: Conjunctivitis can result from using objects that have not been properly sanitized. This condition requires medical attention.

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Excuse #3: “I close my eyes when I tan.”

Why that’s not good enough:

1. Eyelids block only 25% of harmful UV rays.
2. FDA-compliant eyewear is the only way to completely block UV rays while tanning.

If you don’t use FDA-compliant eyewear: Delicate eye tissue can be damaged by overexposure to UV light, resulting in basal cell carcinoma. You can also burn your cornea causing permanent damage.

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Excuse #4: “I put a towel over my face.”

Why that’s not good enough:

1. Towels, t-shirts & other fabrics will NOT block out UV rays. 

If you don’t use FDA-compliant eyewear: Loss of color vision can occur causing permanent damage.

• Simply closing you eyes while you tan is not adequate protection against the potential harmful effects UV light may have. Damage to your eyes may not be noticed for months or even years.
• The possibility of eye damage can easily be eliminated by protecting them when you tan. The eye protection we offer meets FDA regulations by blocking 99.9% of UVB and 99% of UVA. For these reasons, we require that you use eye protection every time you tan.
• Protect your lips with a lip balm that contains UV blockers. Lips do not produce melanin, therefore leaving them at risk for overexposure.
• While tanning in the nude, cover previously unexposed areas for the majority of your tanning time for the first few visits. Gradually increase exposure to these areas until they catch up with the rest.
• If taking any medications, please let one of our staff members know. Some medications can cause reactions with UV light.