*Will Medications affect the way my skin tans?*
Yes & No. Some over the counter cosmetics and medications can cause a reaction to how your skin tans, this is known as "Photosensitvity." If you are currently taking any medications, or having a history of sensitve skin, Talk to your Pharmacist before you begin tanning.
*Why Should I use a Tanning Lotion?*
It's a fact, the tanning process pulls tons of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids out of the skin, to create that golden tan. That's why you have to be sure that you are replinishing all the nutrients that your skin needs. Here at Endless Summer we carry only the top Lotions in the Industry, we are also dedicated to providing products that not only accelerate the rate at which you tan, but are also GOOD for your skin.
*Is eyewear REALLY that important?*
Yes! Unprotected U.V. exposure to the eyes can lead to loss of night vision, & dulling of colors. There is no cure for either condition, and this damage can be done with only one session. Long-term Eye exposure can lead to Basal Cell Carcinoma or Cataracts. This is why eyewear use is mandatory here at Endless Summer. We have tons of options on eyewear, and we will also sanitize your eyewear at any time, free of charge!
*Should I Shower Before or After Tanning?*
Some clients have been misinformed about taking a shower after tanning. They were led
to believe that, somehow, their tan would get washed down the drain. A shower, like a
tanning session, may tend to dry out the skin. While you can't necessarily wash your tan
off, moist skin tans and retains a tan better than dry skin. On the pH scale of 0-14, the skin
registers slightly acidic (about 5.6). Most soaps are well above the neutral pH, or about 7
on the scale. Using a typical over-the-counter soap with this higher alkaline pH can strip
your skin of its essential acidic oils. Those oils lock in your skin's moisture. Shower gels are
usually less harsh than regular bar soap. Always apply a good quality moisturizer after a
shower to help preserve your tan.
Showering after a session tends to dry out the skin, but there is evidence that showering
before a tanning session may actually enhance tanning results. First, the heat from a
shower opens your pores, enabling the skin to breathe and take in oxygen vital to the
tanning process. Second, a shower will wash away dirt and dead skin cells that may
impede ultraviolet penetration when you tan. Removing those dead cells also allows the
active ingredients in lotions to work there way into the live skin cells more easily.
*How Do I Protect A Fresh Tattoo?*
It is important not to expose a fresh tattoo to sunlight or indoor tanning equipment, while
the tattoo is still healing, since chemicals sensitive to UV exposure have been injected
into the skin. Cover the tattooed area completely or don't tan until the skin has healed.
After the skin has healed the chemicals have lost their sensitivity to UV, but continue to
take moderate protective measures. Tattoos will continue to lose their brilliancy with
exposure to UV light, whether it comes from indoors or from outdoors.
Use a good lip balm, like Un-petroleum with an SPF 18, to protect and preserve the
brilliancy of your tattoo. Un-petroleum lip balm is also good protection for sensitive areas
of the body, like nipples, that generally don't see a lot of sun, and nails, to prevent
yellowing.
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