1. Do I have to wear eyewear?
Yes! Federal law requires that you wear approved eyewear while exposed to UV light. Sunglasses, towels, or closing your eyes are not permitted & will not prevent cumulative damage. Remember, your skin tans, your eyes do not! Keep your eyes free of danger, Always wear your eyewear!
2. How do I tan?
When the skin is exposed to UV light, natural or manufactured, it stimulates the production of the pinkish-brown pigment found in the body called melanin. When melanin is activated, it ascends to the surface of the skin & is oxidized, turning you a golden color.
3. How long should I wait between sessions?
You should wait at least 24 hours between tanning sessions. Following the FDA approved schedule is the best recommendation. Absolutely no one should tan more than once every 24 hours.
4. What are the advantages of indoor tanning?
Because you are in a controlled environment you are less likely to burn. Indoor units are designed to help you minimize your risk of sunburn. You can slowly increase your tanning time depending on your skin type.
5. How do I start a bed?
Apply your favorite indoor tanning product. For your own safety, remember to put on your eyewear. Press the start button on the side of the bed or on the wall once you are ready. Pull down the top of the bed, or close the booth doors. Lay back, relax, & enjoy the soothing sensation of your tanning session.
6. Why should I wear a lotion?
You should wear an indoor lotion while tanning to maximize the results of your visit. Moist skin tans 25% faster than when dry. Therefore you receive a better tan for your money while using an indoor lotion. They allow more of the UV light to penetrate the skin, some of which would normally bounce off.
7. How do I keep my Tan?
MOISTURIZE! MOISTURIZE! MOISTURIZE! Your skin is constantly renewing itself. The dryer your skin is, the faster it wants to shed it's top layers and bring new skin to the surface. You loose the top layers, you loose your tan. Also, the healthier your skin is, the better it tans. Dry layers on the surface of your skin will block the UV rays from getting to the other layers to tan them. Even if you moisturize you still need to maintain a tanning schedule of every 4 to 5 days, or at least once a week, to keep your tan, because your skin is reproducing new cells all the time.
8. What should I wear?
That's up to you! Undress and tan as you wish! Swimwear, underwear, etc. All beds & booths have locked dressing rooms for your privacy.
9. Can I tan when I'm pregnant? and other situations when not to tan
No you may not tan at Sun City while you are pregnant. Although UV light will never penetrate your skin to harm your child, heat overload is not recommended during gestation. Please inform your tanning consultant if you become pregnant.
You also may not tan while taking a photosensitive medication. Nearly all of these medications will have a label indicating that you should avoid sunlight, but if you have any questions, please consult your pharmacist. Another reason not to tan is if you are sunburned or have sun poisoning. Avoid UV light until all traces of the sunburn and/or blistering have disappeared or a physician clears you.
10. Is there an age limit?
By law, Massachusetts has an age limit of 16 years older. Anyone younger must have a parent/guardian present for permission
