sunburn prevention

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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Tan Smart

Tanning for Teens: The Smart Way

February 8, 2013 tropicaltanjoplin

Whether it is for spring break or prom, more teens are getting involved with indoor and outdoor tanning. No matter the reason, it is important to teach teens the smart way to tan to decrease their risk of sunburn and skin damage. Our tanning salon is equipped and our staff is trained to assist teens in making smart tanning choices.

The Truth About Sunburn

Sunburn prevention is the first step of smart tanning for teens. When the skin is burnt, especially on a young person, it can cause serious damage later in life. According to a recent study, approximately 83 percent of teenagers who develop a tan in a salon and properly use sunscreen are less likely to get sunburn than those who do not.

Tanning is a Natural Process

While burning is harsh on the skin, the gradual tanning of the skin is a natural process that involves the production of melatonin and an increase of pigmentation. Essentially, a tan is the body’s way of protecting itself against sunburn, building up over time. Studies show teens who build up an indoor tan will be well prepared against an outdoor burn.

Tanning the Smart Way

Here are a few simple steps to keep in mind about smart tanning:

Never burn your skin. Burning the skin can cause limited to severe damage to young skin and must be prevented at all costs.
Use the right tools. Smart tanning should involve the proper equipment, including sunscreen and goggles. Being well acquainted with these products should become habitual so they are effective.
Take your time. This process is gradual. Teens should take it slow when it comes to developing an indoor tan so that the body can naturally build up a barrier against sunburn.

For more information on Smart Tanning, visit your local Smart Tan certified salon or visit the website SmartTan.com.

Smart Tanning for Teens 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 teens. Tropical Tan is located at 7th & Illinois. Walk-ins are always welcome! (417) 782-3900

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Tanning Truths

Positive Effects of Tanning

January 18, 2013 tropicaltanjoplin

Many people have preconceived notions about tanning. They receive information from all over the web, television, and from their friends. Tanning is not just an activity that can be done outdoors in the Caribbean, but also can be done in Joplin, Missouri!

Research & Consideration

Before tanning, be sure to review guidelines provided by your tanning salon and any other trusted resources such as TanningTruth.com or SmartTan.com. It is important to make sure you are considering your body and the effects tanning will have on it. Everyone is different. Bodies produce different amounts of vitamins, they have different personalities and feelings, and their skin tans differently. We are all unique so tanning will be a unique experience for each individual. Despite some unsubstantiated hype about tanning, there are many positive results that tanning can provide.

Ultraviolet Light

Tanning can provide an ample source of UVA and UVB light, which enables you to have a positive experience. Just like tanning outdoors can make you feel relaxed and fantastic, so can tanning indoors. The warmth and ability to relax, especially during those winter months, can be just the stress reliever that you need. Many people feel refreshed and have a new sense of motivation after tanning, and it can even make them feel beautiful with a new look, hiding many of the blemishes that can be seen on more pale skin.

Vitamin D

UVB rays can also help the body produce vitamin D. Keep in mind that people’s bodies are different and may not need the same sun requirements for production of this vitamin. There are other ways to obtain vitamin D in your system, but tanning may be one of them.

Getting a good base tan can help you avoid sunburns. Have you ever gone on vacation and on that first day you wanted to spend so much time in the glorious sunshine that made you feel sexy and wonderful that you turned into something that resembled a lobster? Well tanning regularly can help you avoid that! Having a good base tan and only tanning for short periods at a time can help protect your skin for that first time exposure on your luxurious vacation.

Tan Smart in Joplin

The positive effects of tanning indoors are both physical and mental. To learn more about positive effects of tanning, visit WeAreSunshine.com or contact a Tropical Tan team member. We are 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.

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