Tanning Guidance

Tanning can provide Vitamin D, improve mood, and help with skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

It is recommended to start with a short session of 5-10 minutes and gradually increase time depending on skin type and tolerance. Visiting too frequently or having a longer session won’t automatically lead to deeper results. You can’t rush a good tan. Remember, if you have sunbathed outside, leave 24 (or 48 hours if you are skin type 2 or its your first session) hours before having a sunbed and vice versa 

Wear comfortable clothing that allows for minimal tan lines. It is recommended to wear a swimsuit or pants. If you choose to tan naked, protect your sensitive areas which are not normally exposed to the sun such as underarms, buttocks and nipples. You can expose sensitive areas gradually by covering them halfway through your tanning session for your first few visits. 

This will help you understand if you are suitable for sunbed use and how long a session you should start with. We will run through a skin type assessment with you when you first visit us

These lotions are designed specifically for indoor tanning and help to boost your tanning results aswell as nourishing your skin. Most tanning enhancers contain Tyrosine which encourages the skin to produce more melanin, creating faster, deeper results. 

 Use a daily moisturiser to maintain your tan between sessions. 

Protect your eyes. Closing your eyes is not enough and you risk UV damage if you don’t wear suitable protection. Eye protection is available just ask our team.

If you are taking medication, read the information slip or consult your doctor before tanning. Be aware that some medicines cause photosensitivity to UV light such as St John’s Wort and some anti-biotics.