What is a tingle factor/hot action? These lotions are available in a range of intensity. The reddening and heating sensation of hot action increases the micro-circulation in your skin for greater tanning results. It is not recommended for sensitive skin tanners. A spot test is recommend prior to use.

What are bronzers? For darker, more immediate results, bronzers supplement a tan with a light self-tanner that delivers color in 2-3 hours as a natural tan develops. Just make sure you apply it in a circular motion to avoid streaking, and make sure to wipe your hand off after you apply it.

Can I use outdoor tanning lotions on the tanning beds? No, many outdoor tanning products contain ingredients which will discolor the acrylic surface of the beds. And, due to their need to be waterproof, are not designed for easy clean-up and sanitizing.

Do I have to wear eyewear while tanning indoors? Yes. The Food and Drug Administration requires that protective eyewear which meets its transmission specifications be supplied to each indoor tanner. All of the eyewear available at The Suntan Center is approved and 100% protective.

The eyewear must be worn during the entire session. Your eyes are very sensitive and should not be exposed while tanning. The eyelid does not effectively block ultraviolet light while tanning. Overexposure to UV light can cause cataracts to form over a period of time as well as cause night blindness and could burn the retina.

Is it possible to contract AIDS or other STD's from a tanning bed? People can not contract diseases from properly sanitized, well maintained tanning beds. Disease specialists have said that no evidence exists to prove that sanitized tanning units have spread diseases. We use a disenfectant that is proven to kill 99.9% of all bacteria. It is the same disenfectant used on surgical equipment in hospitals.

Is it O.K. for pregnant women to tan indoors? Even though there is not current or scientific and/or biological reason why a pregnant woman cannot tan indoors or outdoors, at The Suntan Center we do not allow pregnant women to tan.Ultraviolet radiation from tanning equipment does not affect tissues below the surface of the skin, including a developing, unborn baby.

But, medical professionals do not know how pregnancy is affected by the heat generated by tanning equipment. Also, a woman in advanced pregnancy could experience difficulty and discomfort using tanning equipment as most units would be too small and cramped. Although, we will not allow pregnant women to tan, we are always more than happy to extend packages to be used after the child is born.