Tips and Tricks: Before Sun Tanning

Before you go to Aruba Tan to relax in one of our state-of-the-art tanning beds, here are a few things you can do to enhance your tanning results:

Prep Your Skin - Before going in to suntan, it is a good idea to prep your skin for the sunlight. Basically, this means being nice and clean! Moisturized skin will hold a better tan as well, so regular moisturizing at home will also increase the longevity of your tan.
Avoid Wearing Make-Up - Make-up, deodorant, and perfumes can interfere with sun tanning lotions and UV rays, so try not to wear them before going to Aruba Tan. Also, remember to remove watches or jewelry that could cause tan lines.
If Taking Meds - Talk to Doctor Before Tanning - Some medications, like high blood pressure prescriptions, can be weakened or otherwise affected by UV exposure. Please consult your physician before tanning to determine if your medication is photosensitive. Airbrush Tanning is a great way to get a tan that is brilliant, beautiful, and free of UV exposure.

Tips and Tricks: During Sun Tanning

Once you walk into your private tanning room at Aruba Tan, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you strengthen your tanning results:

Decide If You're Going Nude - When you enter your private tanning room at Aruba Tan, the first decision you'll be faced with is whether or not to remove all of your clothes. This decision is entirely up to you. To avoid tan lines, many of our clients decide to tan in the nude. If you go this route, remember that some areas of your body haven't seen the sun in a long time, if ever. These areas will be more likely to redden if you're not careful. You may only want to reveal these sensitive areas directly to the lamps for part of your session, while laying a towel under or over them for the rest of the session. Even with the towel or clothing between the lamps and your skin, some UV exposure will occur, which will build up the tolerance for your next visit.
Apply Your Lotion - Sun tanning accelerator lotions work best when they are applied right before your tanning sessions. After removing your clothes, applying lotion should be your next step. However, do not use regular sunscreen or outdoor sun tanning lotion! It can adversely affect your tan and can also damage our tanning equipment. Talk to a Tanning Consultant to decide which indoor lotion will give you the biggest boost toward reaching your tanning goals.
Wear Goggles - State and federal law require that you wear proper protective eyewear when tanning because your eyelids are too thin to block out UV rays entirely. We sell both regular and temporary goggles at each of our tanning salon locations.
No Need to Flip! - Many tanners new to indoor sun tanning may think they need to flip over onto their stomachs during their sessions, as they would when tanning in the sun. However, our beds are designed to tan you evenly from all angles without requiring you to flip.

Some experienced tanners find it beneficial to move their arms from their sides to over their heads to expose that underarm area. If you are concerned about getting an even tan, we recommend the Fastest tanning bed, which is equipped with a high-pressure facial tanner, shoulder tanners, and full-body 160-watt reflector lamps that give you the most even tan possible.

Tips and Tricks: After Tanning

After you complete your sun tanning session at Aruba Tan, here are a few things to keep in mind to help you protect your tanning results:

Apply More Lotion ... Yes, Again! - Tan extenders can help keep you moisturized, which is the surest way to keep a tan lasting longer. Talk to a Tanning Consultant to determine a moisturizing tan extender that can help keep your tan looking rich and golden for longer.
If you feel you may have gotten sunburned - try to shower as soon as you can. Sometimes, a quick shower can slow the effects of sunburn. After showering, be sure to apply an aloe-based relief lotion. See a Tanning Consultant for recommendations of the best reddening relief products available.