Burning is NOT tanning!

Many unknowing tanners always ask the question:

Will burning first give me a darker, better tan?

NO!

Burning causes damage to the surface layers of the skin. Many people say ” my burn turns to tan “. This myth is very dangerous. Tanning and burning are two totally different processes.

Burning leads to premature aging, sunspots, drying, flaking and peeling of the skin, and should be avoided at all cost! A burn may heal and disappear at the same time a tan is developing , giving you the appearance that your burn is turning tan. You’re actually causing damage to your skin. Repeated damage could lead to some forms of skin caner.

The tanning process is not something that can be rushed. It may seem like nothing happened, but it can take up to 48 hours for melanogenisis to begin. Adjust your session slowly till you reached your desired color. Remember everyone is different, and while building a base tan 48 hrs is the recommended time between sessions.