Q: Why Should I Use A Tanning Lotion?
A: For more reasons than you would expect!
~to encourage and maintain skin health
~to counteract the drying effects of tanning
~to take advantage of the time when, during tanning,
your pores open up and can absorb and
retain moisture and vitamins
~to prepare the skin to tan better and DOUBLE your
results, saving money and time spent on tanning sessions.
~to dramatically extend the life of your tan
Q: What Is A Tingle?
A: It's a special kind of formula in an accelerating lotion that
stimulates the blood capillaries and causes them to expand
and rise to the surface of the skin. This gives your skin an
immediate red flush, often in some places more than others,
and causes a tingling sensation, hence the name tingle.
This redness is only temporary, and can be somewhat
uncomfortable, but gives you better results than a non-tingle.
Q: Why Don't My Legs Seem To Tan?
A: They say that the farther away from your heart a part of your
body is, the harder it is to tan. That would make sense, since
your legs and especially your feet are the hardest to tan. The
reason why is that most people have at least some cholesterol
build up along artery walls, and it makes it much more difficult
for blood (and therefore oxygen) to flow to the extremities.
Oxygen that comes from the outside, too, assists the tanning
process.
Q: Why Won't My Face Tan?
A: The skin on your face is thinner and has less capacity for
melanin production. Facial accelerators are a must, even
for those who don't have difficulty tanning their face, because
of their moisturizing, anti-aging, wrinkle reducing, and firming
functions. Regular accelerators don't address facial tanning
needs specifically, and they may contain ingredients not
suitable for sensitive facial skin.
Q: How Can I Avoid Getting White Lines On My Sides?
A: It may be necessary to re-position yourself during your session
by turning on your sides. Still, the undisputed best way to
achieve total coverage is to use our stand-up bed, where you
can get underarms, pressure points, and everything else
without worrying about how you position yourself.
Q: Why Does It Seem Like I'm Not Getting Darker Anymore?
A: You've probably reached your tanning plateau, and changing
your lotion should make a big difference. If you've been using
a non-tingle, it's best to move to a low tingle at this point. Also,
you may be spacing your sessions too far apart to build color
and instead are just maintaining a certain level. Another thing
to consider is your skin care routine:
~ is your skin as clean as possible when you tan?
~ do you use a moisturizer after each session
and after showering?
~ do you exfoliate regularly?
There is a limit, however, to how dark your skin can get. Some
people are able to get darker than others, so make sure your
expectations are reasonable with your ethnicity and skin type.
Q: Is Tanning Indoors Safer Than Tanning In The Sun?
A: Indoor tanning is not safer, but it is definitely smarter.
Tanning indoors has the element of control that you never
have outdoors. At Tango, the UVA and UVB emissions
are set and maintained at a percentage optimal for tanning
and minimal for burning. Since the greatest risk factor for
skin cancer is sunburn, it's important to avoid it at all costs.
There is no way to do that outdoors while trying to achieve
a tan. A second advantage of indoor tanning over outdoor
is the short exposure time. You only need 10-15 minutes
or less as opposed to spending hours a day in the sun with
a low SPF. Exposure to UV rays is what wears down skin
over time and encourages wrinkles, so less time for the
same amount of color is always better.
Q: Is It Okay To Keep My Contact Lenses In While Tanning?
A: Yes. When you keep your eyes closed and wear the goggles
we provide, UV light is blocked from penetrating the eye or
lens. Some people, however, may experience a temporary
dryness due to the heat or fan, which may make the lens
uncomfortable. Just as you should moisturize the skin after
tanning, contact lens wearers may also want to use eye drops
as recommended by your optometrist.
Q: Why Do I Get Odor On My Skin After Tanning?
A: Dermatologists say this is a chemical reaction your body
undergoes when exposed to UV light. This is normal and
occurs whether you have been tanning outside or inside.
A shower will remove the odor, but many accelerators are
designed to counteract it as well. At Tango, we furnish a
scented towel to refresh with at the end of your session.
Q: What Are The White Spots On My Skin That Don't Tan?
A: There are several possibilities. The cause is most often a
condition called Tinea Versicolor, more commonly called
sun spots, that affects tanners. It is caused by a
microscopic fungus from the scalp that falls into shoulders,
arms, etc. and leaves bleached areas on the skin, which
can spread. A second, less common, cause is genetic
determination, where the melanocytes in a certain area
may simply not be capable of producing as much melanin
as the rest of the skin. For white patches that appear on
the shoulder blades and just above the buttocks, the cause
may be the pressure from the body as it weighs down on the
acrylic. This pressure inhibits the flow of blood through that
area of the skin, thereby cutting off the supply of oxygen that
is essential to the tanning process. Suggest using the
standup bed to remedy the problem. Certain medications,
some very common, may also react unfavorably upon
exposure to UV light. Birth control pills, for some people,
cause blotches and uneven pigmentation of the skin.
Q: Do You Offer Gift Certificates?
A: Yes. Gift certificates are available at Tango.
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Q: How Old must One Be To Tan At Tango?
A: Anyone receiving tanning services must be at least
18 years old, or provide signed authorization from a
parent or legal guardian. Children under the age of
14 are not allowed to use the tanning beds in our salon.
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Q: Why Do You Give Every Customer
Bottled Water When They Tan At Tango?
A: We provide a complimentary bottle of water to every
customer so that they can replace any fluid lost from
perspiration and to remind them of the importance of
drinking water to help keep their skin moisturized.
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Q: Do I Have To Use A Tanning Lotion
When I Tan On Your Beds?
A: We do not require you to use a tanning lotion but do
strongly recommend using one. Minimally, one should
be using a high-quality tanning moisturizer to prevent
dryness and maximize one's tanning results. When a
person uses no lotion, they can end up shortchanging
themselves by slowing the tanning process and forcing
themselves to have to tan more to achieve their desired
results.
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Q: How Often Do I Need To Come To Get And Maintain My Tan?
A: There is no precise answer to this question, since it
depends on which bed you use and how easily your
skin tans. A majority of our client's find they can maintain
a great tan by visiting only once or twice per week. Some
find they do well with even less frequent visits.
Tanning Tips:
Always use protective eyewear when tanning.
Never try to rush a tan. Most people will tan very quickly in our
tanning beds, but one should never risk overexposure for the
sake of saving a day or two in getting a tan. The best approach
is to gradually work your way up to longer session times, often
increasing exposure by 60 seconds at a time. Our tanning
specialists follow the golden rule of tanning . . . Never burn! . . .
and will always try to err on the side of caution when it comes
to determining session times.
Use a high quality indoor tanning lotion before tanning and
moisturize afterwards. Moisturized skin tans faster than dry skin
and looks better. Keeping your body hydrated is also part of
keeping your skin moisturized, so be sure to drink lots of water.
Some medications can cause photosensitivity. In other words,
they can make one extremely sensitive to UV light (whether that
light is from the sun or a tanning bed). If you have any question
as to whether or not a medication you are taking may cause you
to have a reaction, please consult your physician.
Use sunscreen when exposing your skin to direct sunlight. While
the amount of exposure from a set time on a tanning bed remains
quite consistent, the amount of exposure from the sun varies from
one day (and time of day) to the next and can result in surprise
sunburns when you least expect it. Never attempt tan in the sun
before or after using a tanning bed.
Before tanning, remove all jewelry and any make-up that might
block tanning.
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