How to Get a Great Tan: Understand Indoor Tanning | Bronze Tan St. Louis (2024)

FAQs

How do you get the best indoor tanning results? ›

Exfoliation is the first thing to do before each tanning session. In this way, you remove the dead cells from the skin's surface ensuring that your skin is clean and ready to tan. The light penetrates easier the exfoliated outermost layer of the skin and activates the production of melanin .

Golden Rules of Tanning

That means 24 hours of rest for your skin between sunbed sessions. This period gives your skin crucial time to build color between tanning sessions. Believe it or not, giving yourself 24 hours between sessions will actually maximize your color development.

Never tan dry! Dry Skin requires 7 minutes to build melanin for a tanning bed to be effective. Dry tanning wastes 7 minutes of tanning time! Always use an indoor tanning lotion for the quickest and darkest tan.

Lotion is 🗝 KEY!

Without a lotion, this can take up to 3 minutes, meaning that both sunbathing and on a sunbed you are wasting tanning time. Lotion helps to moisturise skin, speed up the tanning process, protect tattoos, lengthen the life of your tan, deepen future results and work as an anti-ageing skincare hero.

As you progress in your tanning journey your skin becomes thicker. This means it is harder for UV light to penetrate your skin. That is typically when you will reach a point where your skin is not getting any darker.

THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES!!

Indoor tanning lotions protect and nourish your skin for a better and longer lasting tan. Not only will using them make you reach a glowing color faster and easier, but they will also improve your skin's health overall.

What's the best way to lie in a tanning bed? We recommend lying on your back with your arms several inches away from your sides. You'll want to keep your palms facing up and make sure there's a slight bend in your knees.

Avoid Shaving or Waxing The final of our fake tanning tips is to be sure not to shave or wax after tanning. You can shave directly prior or wait a few hours, depending on your skin's sensitivity. Wax 24- 48 hours before tanning. Always moisturise pre and post tanning to prevent your skin and tan from flaking off.

How many trips do you need to tan in a tanning bed? ›

How Long Does It Take to Get A Tan? Usually, the results are noticeable after three tanning sessions, but it may take a few weeks of consistency to get a defined tan (at least 3-4 times weekly). If you are preparing a base tan before going on a holiday, consider starting tanning three weeks prior.

Your skin tans by stimulating the production of melanin (pigmentation) in your skin which leads to a base tan. It is recommended that you tan 3-5 times within an 8 day period to develop a base tan. In order to maintain color, we recommend 1-2 visits a week and don't forget to use a Tan Extender!

White. Frosty white's a no-brainer — whatever shade you're working with, it will create maximum contrast to give the illusion of a deeper, darker tan.

For new-timers, we generally recommend opting for the gradual tanning lotion. It's designed to prevent the orange look you're fearing, so you can apply it worry-free. For our seasoned pros, we know a good tanning mousse or spray is a go-to. Just remember to give your skin some love beforehand and go lightly!

Just like spray tanning, exfoliating off the dead skin will help you get a more even tan. It's also important to avoid shaving or exfoliating right before the tanning bed, as your skin may be sensitive. The best time to do this is two days to 24 hours before your tanning session.

It depends on many factors, including skin type, level of current tan, the tanning bed and skin care products you use. Typically, you'll see results after 3-5 sessions.

3. Moisturize Post-Exfoliation. After you're done exfoliating or scrubbing with a loofah, apply a light professional moisturizer over your entire body so that you're not arriving at your appointment with dry, flaky skin.