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Skin-tastic! Facial Lotions

by Victoria - 19. April, 2012 08:00

You’ve heard us preach the benefits of using lotions before, so why would we stop now?! We can’t stress its importance enough. Since we’re in the business of keeping your skin healthy and glowing we have to sing its praises! However, all tanning lotions are not created equal. What you would apply to your legs, arms and belly are not what you should apply to your face, neck and chest. Because this skin is so sensitive and vulnerable to the elements and daily stresses, we have to treat it differently.

Our Blend Premium Face and Blend Passion – Hypoallergenic Facial Lotion serve the same basic function as other lotions (to moisturize skin and replenish essential nutrients), but they are much gentler. These facial tanning lotions also serve a dual purpose, because they incorporate a bronzer or tint that is more suitable for your face and will concentrate the chemical formula on firming the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Ask your local tanning consultant which of our skin care products would best suit your skin type, they’re always happy to point you in the right direction.

 

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Tan Extenders Prolong Your Tan

by Victoria - 26. July, 2011 14:25

Earlier this month we talked about Bronzer and Tingle Lotions, and what they are good for. But it’s also important for you to use a Tan Extender lotion after you shower. Tan Extenders are specially formulated to replenish nutrients that may have been lost during the tanning process.

Not only do they make your skin soft and silky, but the moisture helps your tan last longer.

At Sun Tan City, we have plenty of Tan Extenders to choose from, so just ask your Tanning Consultant about them the next time you’re n one of our tanning salons and they will help you choose the perfect one.

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The Difference Between Bronzer and Tingle Tanning Lotions

by Victoria - 19. July, 2011 14:21

Indoor tanning lotions make a huge impact on the depth of your tan, but also in how long it lasts. One mistake people make when they first start to tan is they don’t use indoor tanning lotion, and they can have a hard time getting their skin to tan. They may notice their skin doesn’t tan as quickly in a tanning bed as it would in the sun.

When you use an indoor tanning lotion, it keeps your skin moisturized. And moisturized skin tans better. There are many different types of indoor tanning lotions. Some have bronzers in them, and some have tingles. Now what are these?

Think of bronzers as a little bit of tint that’s added to your lotion. The bronzers will put a little bit of color on your skin so you appear to be tanner than what you actually are. This type of lotion is great for someone who is working on building a tan.

Tingle lotions are for the more advanced tanner. After you tan for a while, you can reach a tanning plateau. Tingle lotions are often used to break through this plateau and take you to another level of tan. The way tingle lotions work is it is specially formulated to make your skin warm. When this happens, blood is raised to the surface of your skin and you tan easier. If you haven’t used a tingle lotion before, we suggest you apply the lotion to a small area of your body to test it out. Some people love tingle lotions, however some people find that it’s uncomfortable.

So if you’re interested in any of these lotions, talk to your Tanning Consultant about a great lotion choice.

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Moisturizers to Extend the Life of Your Tan

by Victoria - 27. January, 2011 16:46

Earlier this month we had a blog post on using Tanning Accelerator lotions to help achieve the tan you want. Piggy-backing on that blog, we are going to talk about Tan Extenders and why you should use them.

Tan Extenders are pretty much silk in a bottle. Well, they make your skin feel that way, at least. When a person tans, their skin naturally dries out so it is important to keep your skin moisturized to prolong the life of your tan. And Tan Extenders are specially formulated to replenish your skin with nutrients, vitamins and moisture that are depleted during tanning.

Apply tan extenders after you bathe to keep your skin moisturized all day long.

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How to Accelerate your Tan with Tanning Accelerators

by Victoria - 18. January, 2011 16:41

One step beginning tanners often miss is the importance of indoor tanning lotion. There are many differences in the lotions sold at our salons, but this blog will focus on Tanning Accelerators.

The bottom line of tanning is moisturized skin tans easier than dry skin. But moisturized skin also stays tan longer. So while there is a bit more of an investment to purchase a lotion, it is in fact an investment. Plus, your skin just feels amazing.

There are several different types of accelerators so you will be able to find one that you love. Bronzers have a slight tint of color in the lotion so you will receive a bit of color from the lotion. And Tingle lotions are great for getting past a tanning plateau by causing your skin to warm, which in turn allows your skin to receive more color.

If you would like to try a new tanning accelerator, many of them are available in sample lotion packets for you to purchase. It’s a great way to give the lotion a try without buying a whole bottle.

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Stock up on Tanning Lotions and Gift Card Stocking Stuffers

by Victoria - 21. December, 2010 14:25

Kill two birds with one stone – the next time you’re in a Sun Tan City tanning salon put on your Santa hat and pick up some awesome stocking stuffers. I mean, who wouldn’t love to get a few bottles of OPI, tanning lotion sample packets, or a Sun Tan City gift card in their stocking? I know I would love it!

You will be the Queen of Multitasking – not only will your tan look gorgeous from treating yourself, but you will walk out of our salon with some great gifts for your family or friends!

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All-New Blend Skin Care Website

by Victoria - 5. August, 2010 13:45

Hey tanners! Do you use Blend skin care products? Then you’ll be as excited as I am to hear that Blendskincare.com just got a major overhaul, and now features their entire catalogue of designer indoor tanning skin care products. Plus, it looks amazing!

And if you don’t use Blend already, you can’t help but get curious browsing this amazing site.  Take a look at the new Blendskincare.com today and pick up a bottle the next time you visit your favorite Sun Tan City location. You’ll be glad you did!

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Got Color? Keep it with Tanning Lotion!

by Victoria - 23. March, 2010 14:23

Attention tan fanatics! You know the importance of moisture to healthy skin, but did you also know that using a specially formulated lotion just for sun tanning can help you get more color and keep your color longer? It’s true.

Moisturized skin not only holds color longer, but also actually helps you tan faster. Because sun tanning is a totally natural process of your skin reacting to UV rays, the healthier your skin is, the more quickly and evenly it will respond to UV light. And because your tan fades naturally, keeping your skin moisturized helps keep your color radiant even longer.

As an extra bonus, indoor sun tanning lotions contain natural tan-enhancing ingredients, which encourage your skin to tan and help deepen your natural colors. Apply lotion daily, especially when you’re visiting Sun Tan City for a sun tanning session, and be amazed by how much your lotion helps your results really shine!

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Tanning Lotions: Do They Expire?

by Victoria - 22. February, 2010 11:18

Lotions and sun tanning products don’t always come with expiration dates. This makes some people think that because they aren’t perishable, they don’t expire—or don’t do so for a long time. You may never have thought about it, but to keep your tan looking its best, you should consider how long you’ve had your lotion.

The truth is, lotions and tanning products DO expire, but it takes a while for them to do so. While they won’t go bad the same way other perishable items do, they will certainly lose their effectiveness, which can have negative effects on your sun tanning cycle.

In fact, most brands of tanning lotions sold at Sun Tan City will remain fully effective on the shelf for up to a year. If you can’t remember the last time you restocked your sun tanning lotion supply, chances are that you aren’t getting the products’ full effect!

We have sun tanning lotion specials every month, so consider trying something new!

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Blend Tanning Lotions

by Victoria - 24. November, 2009 10:04

Blend is one of the tanning lotion lines we offer here at Sun Tan City. We are one of two tanning salon chains this company is willing to sell their products to, so it’s a great honor.

Personally, I love this line because you get great results and it’s not quite as pricey as some of the other lotions.

They have a full line, so you can get a face lotion, bronzer or regular lotion, tan extender body wash (which I use every day because it smells very fresh and clean) and a tan extender lotion.

So if you want a lotion that doesn’t have an overpowering smell, give Blend a try. And as always, feel free to ask one of our tanning consultants about this line and they can show you the product.

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