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The Golden Rule of Tanning

April 22, 2016 tropicaltanjoplin

With all of the new skincare studies and products in the news these days, it can be hard to figure out which claims you should be taking seriously. One thing is abundantly clear: taking good care of your skin is of the utmost importance. The interesting thing about skincare is that you get to decide which facets of it are the most important to you. Lots of women focus on reducing or preventing visible signs of aging, and others work to pack as much moisture as possible into their skin.

By this same token, it is up to you how you balance tanning with the rest of your skincare routine. When done right, Smart Tanning can be part of a well-rounded plan for making your skin look and feel its very best. You are probably already a bit familiar with the concept of a “base tan.” A base tan is a protective layer of color that shields your skin from potential sunburn.

If you know that your skin tans easily, getting your base tan in a salon like Tropical Tan may reduce your risk of sunburn by up to 81%. Tanning’s benefits for your skin don’t stop with the visible glow it imparts. The process of tanning triggers your skin cells to repair damage; getting a tan is an actively positive thing to do for your skin. We recommend building up your base tan slowly so you can gauge how quickly your skin browns and if you respond well to the settings you choose. The settings on our Smart Tan beds can be fully customized, so there is a lot of wiggle room to figure out the exact personalized tanning program that works for you. We hope to see you soon!

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Build a Base Tan Before Summer Vacation

May 29, 2013 tropicaltanjoplin

If you’re excited at the prospect of fun in the sun this summer, it may be a good idea to head to the tanning salon and start getting a base tan now. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful glow early in the season, your skin will be prepared to face longer periods of exposure while you enjoy the beach or pool.

So What if I Get a Little Red?

Sunburn may feel like a minor irritant, but you take serious risks by exposing your skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays and literally burning the upper layer of your skin. Your skin can age prematurely, giving you wrinkles at a young age, or you may experience second-degree burns in extreme situations. Burns can exacerbate conditions such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasis and cause photosensitivity, which makes your skin prone to future burns. A base tan creates a strong, natural defense against burns. While you’ll still need to smooth sunscreen on your skin while you are outside, your risk of burning is drastically reduced.

Why Choose a Tanning Salon Over Sunbathing?

Tanning salons offer a controlled tanning experience that cannot be replicated by sunbathing. Overexposure to UV rays can cause harmful burning, especially while your skin is pale as you build a base tan. While sunburn risks are greatly reduced when you use a tanning bed, it is important to speak to a trained consultant to see the best results. Be sure always to use eye protection in a tanning bed.

Are All Tanning Salons The Same?

While they may look similar on the outside, all tanning salons are not equal on the inside. You should always seek a salon that has a Smart Tan Certification. The certification process includes staff education on everything from cleaning and sanitation of tanning equipment to skin care and tanning while pregnant. Smart Tan certified consultants can create a custom tanning regimen for you based upon your skin tone, medications, desired end tone and other factors to reduce safety risks during your tanning experience.

Is There a Smart Tan Salon in Joplin?

Tropical Tan is the only Smart Tan certified tanning salon in Joplin. As a Smart Tan Member, we adhere to the highest industry standards to ensure the best indoor tanning experience possible. Our team is fully trained in UV light administration, properly teaches sunburn prevention indoor and out, insists our clients wear FDA approved protective eyewear and hold tight to the highest sanitation standards.

Call us or come in with any questions you may have about building a base tan for summer vacation. Tropical Tan is located at 7th & Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome! (417) 782-3900

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Smart Tanning for Teens

April 18, 2013 tropicaltanjoplin

Prom

For high school students across the country, the prom is just around the corner. Everyone likes to look their best for one of the biggest school events of the year, and for a lot of students that means getting a beautiful tan.

Depending on who you are, getting a decent tan in time for prom could be just as easy as spending a little extra time in the sun or in a tanning booth. Or you can do a UV free spray on tan in the Mystic HD or the Versa Spa. Either way, Tropical Tan is committed to sunburn prevention and teaching teens and their parents about “Project Smart Teen.”

Tanning vs. Burning

It is generally accepted that younger people are more susceptible to sunburn than adults are. Yes, this includes high school students. Many people believe that getting sunburned is just part of the tanning process, one that is inevitable. This is a huge misconception. The truth is that your skin is designed to produce melanin when exposed to sunlight, which darkens the skin and helps to avoid sunburn.

Tanning is a natural process, a tan is a gradual increase in natural skin pigmentation and is your body’s natural way of building up protection against the injury of a sunburn. Keyword: build. You always want to build a tan.

Create a Base Tan

The best way to get an even tan without burning is to develop a base tan. When combined with proper sunscreen usage, a base tan will prevent burning when you’re in the sun. This is admittedly a more long-term solution to keeping a beautiful tan, but it is also one of the best. All it takes is short, regular sessions in a tanning booth, especially in the weeks before prom, vacation or before the summer season. It is important that teens who choose to tan practice Smart Tanning & sunburn prevention. Tropical Tan’s staff are Smart Tan Certified and we follow Smart Tanning guidelines. All teens and their parents must read and sign our Project Smart Teen, Smart Tanning for Teens pledge from the International Smart Tan Network before teens are allowed to tan at our facility.

Stick to Tanning Booths

You might be tempted to think that natural sunlight is best for tanning, but the truth is that people are less likely to burn when they use tanning booths. Tanning booths allow you to better control how much light you are getting, so you don’t have to worry about falling asleep or otherwise accidentally exposing yourself to too much light. That is how sunburns happen in most cases.

Always remember that there are risks involved whether you are sitting in the sun or in a tanning booth. Be very careful to take steps to prevent burning your skin. A Smart Tan certified salon can help you achieve a beautiful tan for prom without burning! Visit SmartTan.com to locate a certified salon in your area.

Smart Tanning For Teens

By practicing Smart Tanning, you develop your natural tan gradually, while reducing the chances of burning your skin.

Seven Steps to live by:

Avoid Sunburn: The Golden Rule of Smart Tanning is the indispensable rule: Don’t ever sunburn. Work with your tanning facility to build your tan gradually.
Know your Skin Type: A professional tanning facility will teach you your skin type on a scale from I to Vl and what that number means.
Use Sunscreen Correctly: Use sunscreen outdoors correctly – even if you tan indoors. Apply a full-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays before heading outside for best results. You can develop a tan outdoors while wearing sunscreen.
Protect Your Eyes: When outside, protect your eyes with sunglasses that block the UVA and UVB rays. Always wear proper indoor tanning protective eyewear when tanning in a salon.
Be Serious About Your Medications: Some medicines (including many antibiotics, acne medications and birth control pills) can make your skin more susceptible to sunburn and splotches. Talk to your tanning salon staff if you are taking any medications.
Practice Makes Perfect: Like school and sports, avoiding sunburn is an everyday job. Make sunburn protection a habit.
Give Yourself Time to Tan: Important events like prom, spring break, vacation and graduation take time to get ready for…so does tanning. Talk to your salon staff to get on a schedule that works for your skin type & your tanning goals.

Smart Tanning for Prom in Joplin

Call us or come in with any questions you may have about smart tanning for prom. Tropical Tan is located at 7th & Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome! (417) 782-3900

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How Skin Tans

February 14, 2013 tropicaltanjoplin

Dark, glowing skin has an undeniable allure. The secret to beautiful bronzed skin is within our own skin cells, waiting to beunlocked by natural or artificial sunlight.

What Exactly Is A Tan?

Tanning is your body’s method of increasing your natural protection against sun exposure. It is caused by your skin being flooded with melanin, the pigment that gives color to your skin, eyes and hair. The uppermost layer of your skin, called the epidermis, contains specialized cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes react to UVB exposure and produce pinkish melanin. UVA rays then react with melanin, turning it darker.

Getting A Beautiful Tan

A gorgeous tan relies on exposure to UVA and UVB light. Both summer sun and tanning beds contain about 95% UVA and 5% UVB wavelengths. Tanning beds, however, provide more consistent exposure and much stronger concentrations of light. This lets you tan quickly and evenly. Prepping your skin for tanning can help you achieve the color and glow you desire.

Avoiding Sunburn

A sunburn is the result of your skin being damaged by overexposure to UV light. The red color is caused by blood rushing to the surface of your skin to help repair it. Tanning beds make it easy to control the intensity of light you are exposed to and for how long you are exposed. This can help you avoid burning.

Prolonging Your Tan

It takes about a month for your body to shed and regrow new skin, taking your tan with it. However, if your skin is dry and unhealthy, it will shed more quickly. Keeping your skin hydrated is key for prolonging the life your tan. Moisturize your skin and drink plenty of water.

For an even, long-lasting tan, take a trip to your local Smart Tan certified tanning salon. Not only will tanning beds give you consistent results, the salon technicians can help you prep and hydrate your skin to maintain the tan you want.

Tan Smart in Joplin

We provide Joplin with the largest selection of beds and the newest in tanning technology. Our salon offers 9 levels of tanning including high pressure beds and the latest in UV Free spray on tanning. Enjoy our clean, cool and comfortable atmosphere before, during, and after your tan. Call us or come in to learn of the great tanning packages we have available and our monthly specials. Tropical Tan is located at 7th & Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome! (417) 782-3900