New Year, New Tan, New You

Anyone else walk out of the tanning salon feeling like a whole new person or is it just me? I don’t know what it is, but something about glowing, golden skin just changes me completely and gives me an extra boost of confidence. They say that if you look good, you feel...
Tanning Myths Debunked

Tanning Myths Debunked

Myth #1: You don’t have to use tanning lotion. To receive a tan, your skin’s melanin production takes 7-8 minutes to process, cutting into over half of your tanning session. Our Designer Skin products jumpstart your melanin production in less than 30 seconds, while...
Do I have to wear goggles when I tan?

Do I have to wear goggles when I tan?

My eyes are closed, does it matter? Sure, it’s tempting to leave off the goggles. But eyelids are not thick enough to filter out UVA and UVB rays that, with too much exposure, can harm the retina or burn the cornea — this is true whether you’re in a tanning bed or...
How fast can I get a tan?

How fast can I get a tan?

I really need a tan fast! Melanin, the pigment in your skin triggered by the sun’s UV rays, appears only gradually, which is why a day of prolonged exposure in the sun results in a burn, not an attractive tan. Your melanin production can’t keep up with an intense...
Can I tan while I’m pregnant?

Can I tan while I’m pregnant?

Make sure to stay cool! Most of the precautions about sunlight exposure are the same whether or not you’re pregnant: Tan cautiously using lotions of SPF 30 or higher, stay hydrated and keep exposure to short, consistent sessions. There are just a few extra...