I got a tanning gift certificate for my birthday and ive never been to a tanning salon?

what are the do's and dont's for fake sun tanning? do you tan naked or with a swim suit? what types of lotions or oils do you use? i have fair skin.. how long do i tan for?





i imagion the people at the place will help me. but just asking before i go..I got a tanning gift certificate for my birthday and ive never been to a tanning salon?
You can go naked. Remeber your nipples and lips contain no melanin cells (tanning) and therefore always burn, wear an SPF chapstick and rub some on your nipples.





You MUST wear a lotion in order for the UV rays to absorb into the skin, this will also allow you to tan faster, tan less, and for the tan itself to last longer.


DO MINIMAL TIME! its impossible to achieve a tan in ONE day, you have to build it so take the smallest sessions possible to see how your skin reacts to the wattage of the bed. (If you can ONLY DO LOW BEDS)





Before your tan, shower and exfoliate (body wash with beads/rocks/scrub) this removes the dead skin build up for a more even and deeper tan. MOISTURIZE twice a day to replenish lost nutrients in the skin as well as to maintain the life of your tan. DO not shower for 24 hours after your tanning session for the results take up to 12 hours to appear (its a chemical process taking part in your skin, needs time, you'll see the results tomorrow).





You can only determine the time of your tan by the bed being used (ONLY USE 100WATT!!!) and how strong the bulbs are. The salon assistant should inform you of all the precautions needed and maintenance of your skin. Remeber, LOTION IS CRUCIAL! no bronzers/tingles/coolants just a plain jane accelerator (must be bought at the salon, no oils/outside lotions allowed for it ruins the acrylic u lie on and they can charge you for a new one)





Remeber tanning doesnt cause any damage its BURNING SO NEVER BURN!I got a tanning gift certificate for my birthday and ive never been to a tanning salon?
When you go to the tanning salon just let them know you never indoor tanned before. If you are fair I would suggest a bed/booth with a lower UVB so you are less likely to burn. Start with a low tan time and work your way up to prevent burning. An accelerator lotion or natural bronzer would be the best lotion for you. Always wear eye wear. Most people tan naked, in their bra/undies or you could bring a swim suit. It is private.


Hope this help!