What are the advantages of tanning? 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.

How many times do I need to tan before I see results? We recommend an exposure schedule of 3-4 times per week to develop your base tan, approximately every other day. Once your base tan has been acheived, it will vary from person to person on how often you will need to tan to maintain your desired color.

All skin types are different, but typically you will need to tan at least 1-2 times a week. If you have any questions or concerns about the frequency or the best schedule for you, please ask your trained tanning consultant.

Will I tan after the first session? Not necessarily. The skin needs a few sessions to gradually develop the self defense mechanism known as a tan. This process cannot be sped up. Your tan will develop within 3-6 sessions.

What is the 24 hour rule? The law strictly forbids doing two tanning sessions in one day. The skin continues to tan 24-48 hours after your session, so do not be concerned about seeing results right away. This rule is to help maximise tanning while minimizing the risk of burning. It's about control - something you don't get outdoors.

Skin naturally needs a little down time to process the light it has received. This is no different than when you excercise. Your muscles need a little down time to recuperate from that workout. The result from a good workout with a good resting period is a stronger you. The result from a good exposure with good spacing between visits is a better tan with increased levels of melanin.

What are the dos and don'ts of tanning with tattoos? Persons with fresh tattoos have had chemicals injected into their skin that can make that local area very sensitive to UV exposure while the tattoo is still healing. So absolutely, do not allow that area to tan. Either cover it up completely, if possible, or do not tan at all until the skin has healed.

After the skin has healed, (approximately 3 weeks), do continue to use moderate protective measures. At this point, the chemicals have lost any ability to photosensitize. The tattoo, though, will begin to lose it's brilliancy with exposure to UV, whether that UV comes from indoors or outdoors. So preserve those tattoos by using lip balm or a good sunscreen while tanning.