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Build Your Base Tan Before Summer

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A base tan is almost like a form of natural sunscreen. The idea behind a base tan is that it is more difficult to get a sunburn if there is already some tan coloring present. Tanning in stages allows the skin to heal fully in between sessions. Instead of getting too much sun at once and risking a burn, it is better to tan gradually so the color can build.

When the skin is exposed to sunlight or sun lamps, it produces melanin, the substance that gives skin its color. It forms a protective layer around skin cells, preventing them from being damaged by harmful ultraviolet rays. Tanning is a positive cycle that creates more melanin each time, making the skin more resistant to burning the tanner it gets. Tanning also releases keratin, which makes the skin thicker and less susceptible to physical and elemental damage.

The best way to build a base tan is in a salon over the course of several sessions. Trained spa technicians are able to customize the tanning experience so that each client is getting the exact amount of color that her skin can handle. In a tanning bed, it is possible to control light exposure and intensity in ways that cannot be managed outdoors in natural light. Some people like to start in five- or 10-minute sessions so they can see how their skin reacts to UV exposure. As their skin gets darker and their resistance to burning increases, they extend the lengths of their sessions little by little. For every five minutes that someone is able to spend tanning without burning, the skin’s SPF goes up by a factor of one. Therefore, someone who tans in 10-minute sessions essentially has SPF 2 built into her skin.

A major benefit of having a strong base tan is that it increases the effectiveness of sunscreen. When someone applies sunblock with a high SPF over base tan, the SPF is multipied by the natural SPF that the skin accumulated in earlier salon sessions. This method of combining sunblock with a base tan is a great way to keep skin healthy and protected during the summer months.

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Sunburn Prevention and How to Get Your Summer Base at Joplin’s #1 Tanning Salon

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Sunburn Prevention and How to Get Your Summer Base at Jolplin's #1 Tanning Salon

For most people, the occasional sunburn is just another part of summer, right up there with hot dogs, pool parties and trips to the beach. However, it’s important that we remind ourselves what sunburn really is: the severe damaging of the epidermis. And while this damage is usually minor, if it occurs frequently enough or without proper treatment, your skin may never fully recover.

How and Why to Prevent Sunburn

As we’ve already mentioned, prolonged exposure can cause damage to the epidermis (skin), commonly resulting in redness, blistering and shedding – usually called a “sunburn.” However, sunburns are not just minor inconveniences, they represent a real danger to your health. Not only are severe sunburns enough to put you in the hospital – this is commonly called “sun stroke” – but significant exposure can lead to dramatic changes in the skin, from the appearance of freckles and moles to the development of cancerous tumors and lesions. This is why it’s important to wear special lotions and make sure your skin is properly moisturized when you are in the sun.

Smart Tanning

Another way to prevent sunburns is to use a tanning salon to develop a “base tan.” This is a light browning of the skin that helps prepare the epidermis for exposure to sunlight. After all, despite the dangers of sunburn, there’s no denying that a good tan can help one appear vibrant. So if a golden summer tan is what you’re after, make sure you use the best services and equipment available to achieve it.

And one way to know that your local salon technician is properly trained is to look for a Smart Tan certification. Smart Tan Salons are more than just a tanning bed and a clock. Here you’ll receive a full skin evaluation and consultation to ensure that your skin will always be protected.

Sunburn Prevention in Joplin Missouri

Tropical Tan is the only Smart Tan certified tanning salon in Joplin, Missouri. 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.

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

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Build a Base Tan Before Summer Vacation

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Build a Base Tan Before Summer Vacation

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

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Smart Tanning for Teens

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Practice Makes Perfect: Like school and sports, avoiding sunburn is an everyday job. Make sunburn protection a habit.
  7. 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

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 smart tanning for prom. Tropical Tan is located at 7th & Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome! (417) 782-3900

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