Tanning Tips

Skin Care

Beautifully tanned skin begins with healthy, moist skin. This can be achieved by using a tanning accelerator to help get the best color and moisturizing afterward to maintain your tan.

Post UV Exposure
Moisturizing directly after tanning helps your tan develop to its fullest extent. You will also help your skin boost collagen production to maintain that youthful glow.

In the Shower
Choose products designed for sensitive skin to help your tan last longer and prevent skin from drying out.

Post Shower
Healthy skin begins from the inside. Make sure to rehydrate your skin by drinking eight glasses of water a day. Be good to your skin and your body.

Tanning

Eye and Lip Protection
Protect those beautiful peepers! The law requires eye protection that meets federal guidelines for tanning. Also make sure to protect your lips with an SPF lip balm whether you are tanning indoors or out.

Sensitive Skin
Breasts, bottom, and other areas that may not be exposed to sunlight are more sensitive to UV exposure and require extra care. Know how your skin reacts before exposing it to too much light too soon.

Medication
Some prescription drugs can make skin more sensitive to light. Antibiotics, contraceptives, and even some foods can make your skin more sensitive. Ask your physician if you have any concerns.

Benefits
A tan provides your skin with a natural SPF. Make sure you can enjoy a burn-free time in the sun by starting off with a base tan at The Summer House. Another benefit is Vitamin D, which the body produces in response to UV exposure, increases the absorption of calcium but as much as 30-80 percent. Although the FDA does not endorse these claims, it is important to remember that light is essential to all living creatures.