Click the links below to find out more on how tanning works, the health benefits of a tan, how to tan responsibly, how to prepare for your first tanning session and what products we offer here at Hollywood Tan.
THE TANNING PROCESS
HEALTH BENEFITS
SMART TANNING TIPS
YOUR FIRST TANNING SESSION
THE TANNING PROCESS
What causes our skin to tan in the presence of sunlight?
Ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) light from the sun is absorbed by your skin. This stimulates the production of melanin, a natural pigment that protects your skin from over-exposure to the sun’s rays. Your skin deepens in colour as the melanin builds up in your cells and forms a protective barrier against UV radiation.
UVA light is also known as the bronzing ray as it’s the type predominately responsible for tanning. Although UVA is ultimately what causes the melanin to darken it’s the UVB that jumpstarts the process by triggering increased melanin production. UVB rays are shorter and more powerful than UVA and too much of these can result in sunburn.
Professional tanning equipment delivers a scientific breakthrough to provide your skin with the correct exposure to light necessary to tan but not burn. At Hollywood Tan you can enjoy state-of-the-art sun beds that produce UVA almost exclusively, with just enough UVB to start the tanning process. This results in a faster, deeper, and longer-lasting tan. This highly sophisticated tanning method is available at different levels in each of our tanning systems. Start building a beautiful tan by making your appointment today.
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HEALTH BENEFITS
A great tan is just one of the benefits from UV light. In measurable doses, sunlight can also be healthy for your mind and your body. Regulated indoor tanning can:
1. Enhance mental health
Join us in our fun and friendly studio atmosphere for some relaxing rays that will help you to look and feel your best. A sunny day always seems to take care of those winter blues, and at Hollywood Tan the sun shines all year round.
2. Prevent sunburn
A tan is your body’s natural defense mechanism against overexposure to sunlight. As we discussed in The Tanning Process, UV rays stimulate the production of melanin which gives you that golden glow and acts as a protective barrier against UV radiation. This is why under the same conditions someone with a tan is less likely to burn than someone without a tan. By practicing smart tanning you can prevent sunburn, which is a serious injury to your skin’s living cells.
Professional tanning equipment emits UV rays in measureable doses, which means you get the correct exposure to light necessary to tan but not burn. This is often impossible outdoors where various factors (such as time of year, time of day, weather conditions, altitude and reflective surfaces) are at play. Our Smart Tan certified experts at HT will consult with you to help figure out how your skin type reacts to sunlight and how to avoid sunburn. Call us to set up a consultation appointment and we’ll help you to start building a beautiful smart tan today.
3. Boost Vitamin D
In Canada it’s estimated that 97% of Canadians are Vitamin D deficient at some point in the year, owing to our northern latitude and weakened sun rays from October to March. Vitamin D has been linked to many positive health benefits, such as improved bone and heart health, alleviation of some skin disorders, prevention of certain types of cancers and decreased risk of autoimmune disorders. Our bodies are naturally designed to produce Vitamin D through exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, and studies have shown that indoor tanners have higher Vitamin D levels than non-tanners. At HT our top quality professional tanning equipment will help you to get the side benefits of Vitamin D creation alongside that golden glow you’re looking for.
4. Improve bone health
5. Prevent certain types of cancers
6. Improve heart health
7. Alleviate some skin disorders
8. Decrease risk of autoimmune disorders
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SMART TANNING TIPS
Wear protective eyewear
Whether indoors or outside, always wear protective eyewear when exposed to direct UV light. At Hollywood Tan we provide eyewear for use in our studio free of charge.
Take it slow
You will not achieve the perfect tan overnight and overexposure will only hinder the results you want to see. At HT our Smart Tan certified experts will help you determine what amount and strength of UV works best with your skin type. Based on this information we will supply you with a suggested session schedule for optimal tanning results.
Apply an indoor tanning lotion
Indoor tanning lotions help achieve a quicker, darker, longer-lasting tan, as well as hydrate your skin. Never use baby oil or outdoor tanning lotions when using an indoor tanning system as they will interfere with the tanning process and damage the equipment.
Use sunscreen
When outdoors, use sunscreen to avoid risk of overexposure. Various conditions such as time of year, time of day, weather conditions, altitude and reflective surfaces make outdoor tanning unpredictable and increase the chance of sunburn.
Be aware of possible interactions between prescription medications and UV exposure
Some prescription medications and UV exposure do not mix. If you are taking any photosensitizing medications do the necessary research to find out what side effects they might have on your skin.
Moisturize
Always moisturize between sessions to maintain your golden glow and to keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
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YOUR FIRST TANNING SESSION
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your
first
tanning session, as well as what to expect during application and how to maintain your glow:
SUNBEDS 
MYSTIC TAN
CUSTOM AIRBRUSH TAN
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