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Frequently
Asked Questions:
1.
Is it good
to tan everyday?
2.
Will
burning first allow a faster,
darker, and overall better tan?
3.
Is indoor
tanning the same as tanning
outside in the sun?
4.
If I never
can get a tan outside because I
burn, can I get a tan indoors?
5.
Will I
burn?
6.
Can
anybody tan?
7.
May
pregnant women tan indoors?
8.
What are
the differences between types of
beds?
9.
How do
tanning beds work?
10.
How often
do you change the bulbs in each
bed?
11.
Does
tanning lotion really work?
12.
How long
does it take to get tan?
13.
How long
can I stay in the tanning bed
the 1st time?
14.
How
quickly can I increase my
tanning sessions after my first
time?
15.
Why do I
need to wear eye protection?
16.
What is a
photosensitizing medication?
17.
What
should I wear when I tan?
18.
Why should
I tan?
19.
What are
the potential health benefits of
tanning?
20.
Why does a
tan disappear?
21.
How often
is a person allowed to tan?
22.
Can the UV
rays emitted by indoor tanning
lamps pass through the skin and
affect internal organs?
23.
Is it
harmful to wear contact lenses
when tanning indoors?
24.
Why do
some dermatologists warn people
against sun exposure?
25.
Why do
some people itch after tanning?
26.
What
causes white spots?
27.
Can indoor
tanning cure acne?
28.
Does
tanning cause melanoma?
29.
Is it
possible to contract AIDS and
other sexually transmitted
diseases from indoor tanning
equipment?
30.
How do I
know the beds are clean?
31
Does
tanning help treat depression or
Seasonal Affective Disorder?
32
Can indoor
tanning equipment be used to
treat skin disorders such as
psoriasis?
33.
Can
tanning cause wrinkles?
34.
Can I just
use a regular moisturizer or an
indoor tanning lotion purchased
from a drugstore?
35.
What is
TINGLE?
36.
Will using
a tanning lotion increase my
chance of burning?
37.
What makes
an accelerator tan you faster?
38.
Would an
accelerator benefit my skin &
tanning experience?
39.
Do the
indoor lotions that you offer
contain SPF's?
40.
How much
does a tanning accelerator cost?
41.
What can I
do to help my tan last longer?
1. Q. Is
it good to tan everyday?
A. Your skin
needs a break. The tanning
process depletes the skin of
moisture. A day off from tanning
allows the skin to rejuvenate
and process the exposure from
the UVA and UVB rays. Tan every
other day and no more than three
times a week to develop a
healthier looking tan. Also, to
help prolong the life of your
tan, make sure to keep your skin
moisturized with a high quality
lotion.
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2.
Q. Will burning first allow a
faster, darker, and overall
better tan?
A. Burning
causes damage to the surface
layers of the skin. The redness,
which comes from little blood
vessels that have burst,
indicates over-exposure. You can
achieve a healthier-looking tan
with a less intense tanning
schedule.
3. Q. Is indoor tanning
the same as tanning outside in
the sun?
A. Your
skin produces a tan the same way
it does when you lay out in the
sun as it does in an indoor
tanning facility. Indoor tanning
allows you to control the amount
of UV light you are exposed to.
4. Q. If I never can get a
tan outside because I burn, can
I get a tan indoors?
A. If it
takes you a while to get a tan
outside, it may be easier for
you to get the color you want by
tanning indoors. You should
start with a short exposure time
and increase it very gradually.
A Touch of Tampa tanning
consultant will help you
determine the best exposure time
for your skin type. However, if
you NEVER tan from the sun, you
will not tan from tanning lamps.
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5.
Q. Will I burn?
A. Burning is the enemy. Tanning
is your skin's natural defense
mechanism and protection against
burning. Burning leads to
photodamaged cells, premature
aging, sun-spots, drying,
flaking and peeling of the skin,
and should be avoided at all
costs. At A Touch of Tampa you
can tan without burning.
Moderation is the key and is
enforced.
6. Q. Can anybody tan?
A. Certain
skin types cannot tan, but
anybody can get a beautiful
golden-tan look with our
process. Our tanning
professionals can help you
determine the type of tanning
best suited to your skin type.
The six basic skin types are
shown below:
Skin type 1: Always burns, never
tans
Skin type 2: Burns easily, tans
slightly
Skin type 3: Sometimes burns,
tans gradually
Skin type 4: Burns minimally,
always tans well
Skin type 5: Burns rarely, tans
deeply
Skin type 6: Almost never burns,
deeply pigmented
7.
Q. May pregnant women tan
indoors?
A. Ultraviolet
radiation from tanning equipment
does not affect tissues below
the surface of the skin,
including a developing, unborn
baby. Medical professionals do
not know how pregnancy is
affected by the heat generated
by tanning equipment so we do
allow pregnant women to tan with
a written permission from a
doctor but advise that they
should try to tan in the early
morning when the beds are not
yet hot.
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8.
Q. What are the differences
between types of beds?
A. Bulb
intensity, percentage of the
different types of rays, and the
recommended exposure schedule
are the main differences between
different types of beds. A Touch
of Tampa tanning consultants can
explain the specific beds in
more detail.
9.
Q. How do tanning beds work?
A. Tanning beds
act like the sun. The sun emits
three kinds of UV rays. UV-C has
the shortest wavelength and is
also the most harmful. The sun
emits UV-C light but it is
absorbed by the ozone layer and
pollution. Tanning lamps filter
out this type of UV light.
UV-B, the middle wavelength,
stimulates the melanocyte cells
that produce melanin for several
hours after exposure. These will
later be bronzed by subsequent
exposure to UV-A making the
brown that we call a "tan".
Overexposure will cause sunburn.
UV-A, the longest wavelength,
oxidizes the melanin and
produces the tan.
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10.
Q. How often do you change
the bulbs in each bed?
A. We follow the
manufacturer's guidelines for
bulb replacement so that you
will achieve the best results
from your sessions. We typically
change our bulbs when they have
reached 80% of their capacity so
your tan doesn't suffer from
weaker UV rays.
11.
Q. Does tanning lotion
really work?
A. Yes! Tanning
depletes the skin of moisture,
vitamins, and minerals. Indoor
tanning lotions contain
nutrients to help replenish the
skin and helps keep your skin
healthy. Healthy skin tans
faster, darker, and retains a
tan longer. Dry, neglected skin
reflects UV light and exfoliates
much faster
In order to get the best
possible tanning results your
skin needs to be moist when you
tan. Using a high quality
tanning lotion will do this.
Good lotions and moisturizers
replenish necessary nutrition to
skin cells, promoting cell
regeneration and oxygenation.
Oxygen fuels skin cell
functions, thereby accelerating
the tanning process.
12.
Q. How long does it take to
get tan?
A. You will see
results with your very first
session. It takes 4 or 5
sessions to build a base tan. We
recommend the use of a quality
lotion to increase your tanning
potential and keep your skin
feeling healthy and soft.
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13.
Q. How long can I stay in
the tanning bed the 1st time?
A. This depends
on your skin tone. Most people
are a skin type 3, and will tan
about 8-10 minutes their first
time.
14.
Q. How quickly can I
increase my tanning sessions
after my first time?
A. If you do
well your first time in the
tanning bed and do not
experience any redness, you may
move up 2-3 minutes each time
thereafter until you reach the
maximum tan time for that
particular bed.
15. Q. Why do I need to wear eye
protection?
A. Eye
protection is required by law.
The eyelid does not effectively
block ultraviolet light while
tanning. Therefore the use of
approved eye protection is
required to insure that our
customers do not suffer ill
effects such as cataracts or
night blindness.
16. Q. What is a
photosensitizing medication?
A.
photosensitizing medication is a
medication that when taken could
cause your skin to become highly
sensitive to UV light. Therefore
if you are taking any
prescription medications please
ask your doctor if it is safe
for you to continue tanning.
17. Q. What should I wear when I
tan?
A. Tanning
attire is entirely up to the
client. The potential danger of
tanning nude is ultraviolet
overexposure-such as sunburn-of
sensitive body parts that are
not normally exposed to
ultraviolet light. It is
recommended that sensitive body
parts be gradually exposed to
prevent overexposure.
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18. Q. Why should I tan?
A. Years
and years of ongoing research
have proven one thing very
conclusively: Sunshine is the
source of all life and energy on
our planet. The risks involved
with tanning are easily
minimized by following the
Golden Rule of Smart Tanning:
Don't Ever Sunburn. The health
benefits include but are not
limited to: production of
Vitamin D, decreased risks of
breast and colon cancer, and
reduced risk of sunburn. The
psychological benefits of
tanning are also well
researched. Sunlight deprivation
has been linked to some mental
disorders. There are numerous
reasons, physical and
psychological, why exposure to
ultraviolet light is desirable.
19. Q.
What are the potential health
benefits of tanning?
A. UV light is the main source
of Vitamin D for humans. UV
light causes the skin to create
pre-vitamin D, which, in turn
make Vitamin D that is necessary
for good health, bone formation
and repair, and the absorption
of calcium and phosphorous in
the body. The presence of
Vitamin D in the body can
decrease the risks of developing
breast and colon cancers.
Tanning also provides natural
protection from sunburn. Melanin
(tanning pigment) helps the skin
absorb ultraviolet rays without
causing damage to surrounding
cells, thereby offering
protection from sunburn.
20. Q. Why does a tan
disappear?
A. The tan, or pigmentation
process, occurs in the
epidermis, the top layer of the
skin. Everyone's skin naturally
exfoliates every 28-30 days.
21. Q. How often is a
person allowed to tan?
A. The Food and Drug
Administration suggests that a
48 hour time period should pass
between tanning sessions.
Pigmentation and/or sunburn may
not be fully visible for between
12-24 hours. Thus, two tanning
sessions within a 24 hour period
could cause an unintentional
burn. In general, following the
recommended exposure schedule
and the recommendation of your
tanning consultant will provide
the best results.
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22. Q. Can the UV rays
emitted by indoor tanning lamps
pass through the skin and affect
internal organs?
A.
Although this is a popular myth,
ultraviolet light waves cannot
penetrate so deeply to affect
the body's tissues and organs.
Ultraviolet rays are not the
same as X-rays or heat rays and,
therefore, have different
effects on the body.
Overexposure will result in
sunburn, but will not affect
internal organs.
23. Q. Is it harmful to
wear contact lenses when tanning
indoors?
A. It is not advised to wear
contact lenses while tanning.
Although wearing the provided
protective eyewear will protect
your eyes from ultraviolet
light, the heat generated could
cause drying and discomfort.
24. Q. Why do some
dermatologists warn people
against sun exposure?
A. While some dermatologists may
advocate total avoidance of UV
exposure, the media seems to
quote only those who do. Many
dermatologists and others from
the medical community have
acknowledged the need for
moderate sun exposure, while
advocating the use of
sunscreens.
25. Q. Why do some people
itch after tanning?
A. Itching and/or rashes may be
linked to several unrelated
causes, so it is important to
obtain a tanning history on each
customer. Some people are
naturally photosensitive upon
exposure to ultraviolet light.
Others are susceptible to heat
rashes, a cause totally
unrelated to the UV exposure.
Certain chemicals or ingredients
found in cosmetics, lotions,
shampoo, and even disinfecting
agents may cause itching as
well. Rashes caused by these
products generally occur in
localized areas on which the
products were applied. It is
advised to tan with the skin as
clean as possible and to only
use products approved or
suggested by your tanning
consultant. If discontinued use
of a suspected product does not
inhibit the problem, a person
should discontinue any exposure
to UV light until the condition
subsides or visit a physician.
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26. Q. What causes white
spots?
A. Tinea Versicolor, a skin
condition that affects tanners,
is caused by a microscopic
fungus from the scalp. This
fungus falls onto arms,
shoulders, and other body parts
and leaves bleached areas on the
skin, which can spread. It is
treatable and must be protected
from further ultraviolet light
exposure until those bleached
areas have begun developing
melanin again.
27. Q. Can indoor tanning
cure acne?
A. Phototherapy (use of UV
light) has been effective in
easing the skin problems common
to this condition. There are
also many drugs, including
tetracycline and Retin-A, which
are also widely used for the
treatment of acne. Because these
drugs can render the skin
photosensitive, one must avoid
UV exposure when medicated.
Furthermore, the use of UV light
for acne treatment should only
be administered by a qualified
physician. The Food and Drug
Administration prohibits indoor
tanning equipment operators from
asserting that equipment use is
beneficial for any purpose other
than obtaining cosmetic
coloring.
28. Q. Does tanning cause
melanoma?
A. There is no conclusive
evidence which substantiates
that malignant melanoma is
caused by gradual, moderate UV
exposure. However, those who are
predisposed to develop melanoma
due to hereditary factors may
intensify this condition with
exposure to indoor or outdoor UV
light. While some studies have
suggested a link between severe
sunburn and malignant melanoma,
there are other studies
available that prove an inverse
relationship. In a study
published in the International
Journal of Cancer in 1989 (known
as the Western Canada Melanoma
Study), Canadian researchers
found a significant inverse
association between melanoma and
chronic or long-term
occupational sun exposure in
men, with the lowest risk in
those with maximum occupational
exposure. This may suggest that
repeated exposure can be
protective. Gradual, moderate
exposure is not believed to be a
strong influential factor as
melanoma generally develops on
those areas not normally exposed
to UV light.
29. Q. Is it possible to
contract AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases from indoor
tanning equipment?
A. People
cannot contract diseases from
properly sanitized, well
maintained tanning beds. Disease
specialists have said that no
evidence exists to prove that
sanitized tanning units have
spread diseases.
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30. Q. How do I know the beds
are clean?
A. We use
FDA-approved cleaning solutions
after every customer's tanning
session. The solution is tested
daily to ensure proper
sanitizing properties exist.
31. Q. Does tanning help treat
depression or Seasonal Affective
Disorder?
A. There exists, a growing body
of scientific evidence which
indicates that some people
actually require more light
exposure in order to function
properly. Exposure to bright
light, such as that emitted by
the mid-day summer sun, causes
the brain to suppress the
release of the hormone melatonin.
Melatonin acts as a depressant
in the body if generated during
the daytime. Thus, when affected
people are exposed to longer
hours of bright light, they feel
happier, euphoric and more able
to enjoy life. Bright light
sources emitting only visible
light are now frequently used to
successfully treat Seasonal
Affective Disorder (SAD) and
Sub-syndrome Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SSAD).
32. Q.
Can indoor tanning equipment be
used to treat skin disorders
such as psoriasis?
A. The
F.D.A. and Federal Trade
Commission forbid making
representations regarding the
benefits of indoor tanning other
than it's cosmetic effect.
Therefore, one may not make
medical claims about indoor
tanning equipment. However,
phototherapy (U.V. light
treatment) can be used to ease
the symptoms of psoriasis. The
treatment is rendered by a
trained physician with equipment
specifically designed for such a
purpose.
33. Q. Can tanning cause
wrinkles?
A. Excessive
exposure can destroy the
resilient fibers of the lower
skin layer, thereby causing the
top layer of skin to sag. Thus,
elastosis or wrinkling appears.
If UV light is not blocked by
pigmentation in the outer skin
layer, it can penetrate to the
dermis and destroy skin
elasticity. Thus, it is advised
to avoid overexposure to
ultraviolet light.
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34. Q. Can I just use a regular
moisturizer or a tanning lotion
purchased from a drugstore?
A. You may use a
regular moisturizer when your
tanning session is over.
However, we recommend our lines
of indoor tanning moisturizers
and lotions over any drugstore
bought brands. Our lines offer
many minerals and nutrients that
are key in developing and
maintaining healthy skin while
indoor tanning.
35. Q. What is TINGLE?
A. An ingredient
called Benzyl or Methyl
Nicotinate, which increases the
microcirculation in the
epidermis so that more oxygen
gets to your skin. The more
oxygen your skin gets, the
darker you will get.
36. Q. Will using a tanning
lotion increase my chance of
burning?
A. No, because
tanning indoors is a controlled
environment, your professional
and knowledgeable A Touch of
Tampa staff will not expose you
longer than the recommended time
for your skin type. Using an
indoor tanning lotion will help
you to tan faster, tan darker,
and stay tanned longer.
37. Q. What makes an accelerator
tan you faster?
A. The indoor
tanning lotions that we offer
contain high quality ingredients
such as vitamins and nutrients
that are needed for healthy
skin, and healthy skin tans
faster, and stays tan longer.
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38. Q.
Would an accelerator benefit my
skin & tanning experience?
A. YES, everyone
who tans indoors should use an
accelerator. Dry skin repels 50%
of the UV rays, using an
accelerator helps you to absorb
more UV light. We offer a
variety of lotions. Check with
your A Touch of Tampa staff for
the lotion that's right for you.
39. Q. Do the indoor lotions
that you offer contain SPF's?
A. No, the
indoor tanning environment is
controlled while in the tanning
units, so the only need for a
SPF is on your lips.
40. Q. How much does a tanning
accelerator cost?
A. That depends
on the type of lotion that you
choose. We offer a variety of
products that fit anyone's
budget.
41. Q. What can I do to help my
tan last longer?
A. MOISTURIZE,
MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE. Using a
high quality moisturizer will
help replenish the vitamins and
nutrients that are lost during
the tanning session, keeping
your skin smooth and younger
looking while helping you
maintain that deep dark tan you
love. Remember properly
moisturized skin TANS FASTER,
TANS DARKER, and STAYS TANNED
LONGER!!!
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