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FAQ's
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How
long will my tan last? |
About 2 to 4
weeks after the last sunbathing session. The
upper-most skin cells are gradually shed as a
result of the natural process of skin renewal.
The skin will have renewed itself after
approximately 28 days. With proper skin care, a
tan can be preserved longer.
After achieving
your tan, you should be able to maintain your
color with just one to two sessions per week.
Although you
are allowed to tan once every 24 hours, experts
recommend that you wait between 48 to 72 hours
between tanning sessions. Just like when a
person is weight training, they exercise the
muscle groups every other day, avoiding the
possibility of over working the muscles. Waiting
at least 48 hours between tanning sessions
lessens the potential for over-exposure and
allows your body to produce your tan gradually.
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Why
do I have to follow the recommended
exposure? |
By adhering to
the schedule your tan should develop gradually
without the adverse effects associated with
overexposure. Abusing the schedule by tanning
for periods longer than recommended or
attempting to accelerate the schedule, may
result in negative effects. This in turn can
actually limit or prevent the tanning process.
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Why
doesn't my skin tan the same all over? |
The insides of
the arms and legs do not tan as readily because
they contain fewer pigment forming cells than
the skin on the rest of your body. The face does
not tan as readily because it has a naturally
thickened horny layer. Freckles contain higher
amounts of pigment and therefore become darker
much more quickly than other areas of the skin.
Areas of the skin that are subject to contact
pressure points, such as the shoulder blades,
are poorly supplied with blood and oxygen. This
may reduce or limit the tanning process on these
parts of the body.
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Can
I tan indoors and sunbathe outdoors on
the same day? |
This should be
avoided. Overexposure to ultraviolet light in
any form can lead to sunburn.
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Can
I tan indoors while I am pregnant? |
If you do not
have to avoid natural sunlight while pregnant,
you may also be able to tan indoors. However, it
is always advisable to consult with your
physician before doing so. Other factors related
to the physical nature of the actual tanning
session, such as body positioning, etc., may
influence your decision.
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