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Top New FAQs from Sun Tan City – Is the Use of SPF Lotion Recommended?

by Victoria - 31. January, 2012 08:00

As we mentioned earlier this month, we will be bringing you new frequently asked tanning questions each month.

So without further a due, the second question for January – Is the use SPF lotion recommended?

Not necessarily. SPF tanning lotions are engineered to protect you from prolonged exposure to UV rays. At Sun Tan City, your exposure in our state-of-the-art tanning beds is controlled and minimal. Instead of SPF lotions, we recommend the use of our indoor tanning-specific lotions that promote skin moisture and help to prolong the life of your tan.

Remember, each month we’re looking to answer questions from our tanning clients just like you. If you have a specific question you’d like to have us answer publicly, please feel free respond to any of our blog posts or write your question to us on Facebook. That way, we can share the questions and our knowledge with others tanning connoisseurs just like you! And as always, feel free to talk to your local tanning consultant directly. We’re always available to help any of our clients in need!

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Top New FAQs from Sun Tan City – Can You Tan If You Are Pregnant?

by Victoria - 24. January, 2012 08:00

Each month we’ll bring you new frequently asked questions that our Sun Tan City tanning experts receive from clients just like you. If you have a specific question you’d like to have us answer publically, please feel free respond to any of our blog posts or write your question to us on Facebook. That way, we can share the questions and our knowledge with others tanning connoisseurs just like you!

First up this month – Can you tan if you are pregnant?

It is best to talk to your OBGYN directly to discuss what he or she thinks is the best option for you and your baby. At Sun Tan City we work hard to develop a clean, safe and knowledgeable environment for our clients. We’re happy to work with you to develop a safe and comfortable tanning solution during your pregnancy!

We’ll be bringing you new Q & A’s monthly, but in the meantime, feel free to send us a note on Facebook or talk to your local tanning consultant directly. We’re always available to help a client in need!

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Tanning Salon Consultant Tips – Skin Care

by Victoria - 17. January, 2012 08:00

We tan to look and feel our best, so why wouldn’t you go the extra mile to lengthen the life of your tan?! Here are some easy skin care tips that you can incorporate into your daily regime to help extend the life of your tan and that healthy, natural glow.

Moisturize! The process of tanning reduces the natural moisture levels in your skin, so using sun tan lotions before and after tanning is paramount. Sun Tan City is an exclusive carrier of the innovative Blend skin care line. Just ask your local Tanning Consultant to see which product is best for your skin type and the level of tanning you are doing.

Invest in a good face lotion, and use it! Your facial skin is the most sensitive and prone to wrinkles, blemishes and dryness. By keeping your face moisturized and clean of dirt and residue during the tanning process, you can help guarantee a healthy facial glow.

Drink plenty of fluids! Moisturizing your skin from the inside is equally as important as from the outside. The average recommended daily fluid intake is about 1.9 liters, which is roughly eight 8-ounce glasses. It’s a simple rule to remember – “8 x 8.” Just keep in mind water is best, but all fluids count towards the 1.9 liter goal.

Consider Sunless tanning! The VersaSpa and Mystic systems are the most sophisticated sunless tanning booths on the market, and at Sun Tan City you have cost effective access! For the rest of January, you can benefit from our Double Dip sunless tanning special. One UV tanning session and one sunless tanning session for only $49!

If you still have questions, our expert tanning consultants are always available for you at any of our tanning salon locations. Or, please feel free to reach out to us on Facebook and Twitter – we’re always available to chat up our favorite topic…tanning!

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Sunless Don’ts

by Victoria - 29. September, 2011 10:58

All good things come to those who wait, and yes, this even applies to sunless tanning.

After your sunless tanning visit, it takes 4 – 6 hours for your skin to do its magic – even if you get the Tinted VersaSpa solution. You get immediate color with Tinted, but it still takes some time for it to completely set.

During the 4 – 6 hours after you do your sunless tan, it’s important to NOT do the following:
- Apply moisturizer
- Shower
- Sweat
- Get rained on (if it is raining when you’re leaving our salon, our Tanning Consultants will walk you out with an umbrella)
- Wear tight-fitting clothing

I always receive the best results when I can just go home and go to bed in some comfy pj’s. And even if the color rubs off a little bit on your sheets, the solution is water-soluble so it won’t stain. Just throw your sheets in the washer and you’ll be good to go.

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Sunless Tips

by Victoria - 22. September, 2011 09:43

Sunless tanning is a great way to get a natural looking tan quickly, but prepping is the most important part to get the sunless tan you dreamed of.

First, you’ll want to shave and exfoliate before you get a sunless tan. And even though you’ll want to, do not apply moisturizer after you get out of the shower. This will keep the solution from absorbing as much into your skin.

A trick I always do to get even color is to use the VersaSpa Prep Gel. It’s a little packet you can purchase at the counter, and you apply it just like tanning lotion. The Prep Gel opens your pores so your skin will soak in more of the VersaSpa solution, which means you will get a deeper tan.

The Prep Gel is just like a lotion, so you won’t need to do anything after you apply it. Just do the VersaSpa like you always do, and let the Prep Gel do it’s magic. You don’t wipe it off afterwards, so you’ll be ready to hit the town as soon as you’re done with your VersaSpa session.

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Do I Really Need to Use a Facial Lotion?

by Victoria - 15. September, 2011 09:39

Plain and simple, yes. The skin on your face is the most sensitive skin on your body, which means it will have the most dramatic reaction to your environment. This is why it’s important to pamper your face with facial lotion when you’re tanning in a tanning bed.

Facial tanning lotion has that extra punch of nutrients that will replenish your skin and make it look firm and young.

When applying, you’ll want to cover all of the skin that would be exposed when you’re wearing a v-neck shirt. So your face, neck and part of your chest are covered. But before you do this, you need to remove your makeup. You’re more than welcome to use our restrooms at Sun Tan City to remove your makeup, and to reapply when you’re done tanning before you get back to your busy life.

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Where to Find Great Tanning Tips

by Victoria - 6. September, 2011 13:49

Our Tanning Consultants go through extensive training on how to get you the best tan possible. Every person tans differently, so feel free to ask your Tanning Consultant any questions you have about tanning, indoor tanning lotions, and how to prolong your tan.

But our website also has a whole section dedicated to tanning tips and pointers. So if you’re looking for more information on how to perfect your tan, whether it’s tips for before tanning, during tanning, after tanning, or general skin care tips, we have more than enough information for you.

And if you are looking for something specific and it’s not on our website, please reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter and we will be more than happy to answer your question.

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Back-to-School Tanning Tips

by Victoria - 4. August, 2011 12:36

It’s a busy time of the year… summer is coming to an end, so you’re trying to get in as much summer fun as possible – all while getting ready for back-to-school season. Whether you are the one who is getting ready for school, or you’re getting your children ready for school, or both, don’t forget to make time for yourself.

Sometimes all you need is a little time away to relax to get back into the swing of things. And what better way to do this than to come to one of our great indoor tanning salons. If time is a factor, here are some tips on how to get in and out of a Sun Tan City location as quickly as possible, but still come out relaxed, rejuvenated, and looking good.

- A VersaSpa sunless tanning session less than a minute from start to finish to complete, and the color lasts 5 – 7 days.
- If the bed you usually go into has a wait, talk to your Tanning Consultant about doing an upgrade into a higher bed. Many times when you enroll with Sun Tan City you are given upgrade points to use at any time.
- We have restrooms in all of our tanning salons, so feel free to touch up your makeup after you tan.
- Check out our hours of operation for your salon of choice – we open pretty early and stay open pretty late – so you may find a time that works better with your already busy schedule.

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Tanning Tip: Give your Tan a Boost

by Victoria - 26. May, 2011 08:34

In the Sun Tan City blog this month, we talked about switching up your tanning bed. Our next sun tanning tip is bump up your base by adding variety to your lotion.

Each indoor tanning lotion is specially formulated for a specific result. Pure lotions, bronzers, and accelerators all have a purpose. So if you switch between different brands of lotions, or even use different types of lotion, this will help deepen your tan.

For recommendations on what to try, talk to your Tanning Consultant. They will provide you with the details on what each lotion is the best for, and you will be able to smell the lotion to see if you like the scent.

And if you don’t want to make a commitment on a full bottle, you can always purchase a lotion packet to see how you like it.

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Tanning Tip – Bumping up Your Base

by Victoria - 17. May, 2011 08:22

Last month, we focused on tanning tips and how to build a good base tan. And now that most of you have achieved this goal, we are going to give you tips on how to bump up your base tan.

Like with many things, your body responds best when you switch things up. When you are dieting, you get the best results when you eat different foods. And when you’re at the gym, your body likes some consistency, but at about the six week mark is when you’re supposed to change up your routine. Your body gets used to things, so this is why it’s important to change up your tanning routine a little bit.

If you have been using the same type of tanning bed to build your base and you’ve noticed you aren’t getting darker, go into a different bed. This even applies if you tan in the Instant bed all the time. Each of our beds have different levels of UV, and each bed has a specialization so to speak.

Talk to your Tanning Consultant about the best way for you to switch up your beds, and I can promise this will get you to your next level in an awesome tan.

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