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The Golden Rule of tanning is “Don’t Ever Burn.”
People who are Skin Type 1 (never tan, always burn) should never tan using UV tanning equipment; however, these individuals may take advantage of sunless tanning equipment.Start building your tan slowly and use short exposure times to build up a tan over time.Ask the tanning salon if the lamps in the beds are newly replaced so you can adjust your tan time accordingly.Use an SPF on any areas that you do not want to tan (as a towel, shirt, etc only deflects about 5% of UV light).Protective eyewear is required.Moisturize your skin regularly both pre- and post-tanning.
A review with the salon operator will determine your skin type. Use the corresponding recommended exposure schedule posted on each bed as a guideline for your initial tanning session and any subsequent weekly or monthly sessions.Tan in moderation.Read the warning label posted on each bed to understand the risks of overexposure.
If you have never used a particular piece of UV equipment, be sure to ask for a complete instructional walk through prior to tanning.
