Being Tan Smart What is tanning smartly, exactly? It is a tan that is achieved gradually in a controlled environment with the help of a Belle Fiole manager. Being tan smart gives your body a natural tan without harmful burning, allows pigmentation time to develop and gives you increased protection against UV light.
A smart tan may take longer, but it is well worth the reduced risk of overexposure and skin damage. Your skin will thank you!
Belle Fiole Tanning is passionate about helping you tan smart. We are dedicated to providing you with the need-to-know information about the tanning process, your skin type, how to protect your skin from overexposure, and little known tanning facts.
When done properly under the guidance of our salon managers, indoor tanning can help you achieve the tan you desire, reduce the risk of overexposure and change the way you look and feel!
Knowing how sensitive your skin is to UV light is one of the first steps in indoor tanning. By understanding your skin type, you’ll be better able to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of too much or too little UV exposure. In most cases, the lighter your skin is, the less sunlight or UV light you should expose it to, both indoors and outdoors.
When you visit Belle Fiole for your first tanning session, our certified operators will perform a full skin type analysis, answer any of your questions and create your fully customized sun bed exposure schedule to help you achieve your tan the way nature intended it – gradually and without burning. By taking precautions to tan at a proper rate and following the tanning schedule created for you by a Belle Fiole manager, you’ll not only minimize your risk of burning, you’ll maximize the benefits of UV light exposure.
Eye protection is essential Although they may seem like a nuisance, the goggles worn while tanning serve a very important purpose; they protect your cornea and retina from UV light damage that can lead to cataracts. The skin that makes up your eyelids offers almost no protection against UV light, so it does not make a lot of sense to lie in a tanning bed without tanning goggles! The indoor tanning eyewear that Belle Fiole provides stops 99% of UVB light and 99.9% of UVA light, allowing only visible light through so you can see while you tan.
Not using proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired and itchy eyes, headaches and loss of night vision. You should never be in a tanning bed without eye protection.
With moderation you can tan all year long Tanning throughout the year is possible if you are careful to not overexpose your skin at any time – always keeping in mind that overexposure can lead to chronic skin damage. Take precautions not to tan indoors and outdoors on the same day, wear sunscreen when outside and strive to allow a 48-hour time period between tanning sessions.
Contacts can be worn while tanning indoors When protective tanning goggles are worn, UV light is blocked from penetrating and damaging the eye or lens. However, the heat generated by indoor tanning equipment could cause your eyes to dry a bit, making the lens feel uncomfortable. Just as one should moisturize the skin after tanning, optometrist recommended eye drops can be used to moisturize dry eyes during the tanning process.
Managing photosensitivity risks Photosensitivity happens when certain chemicals induce a change in the skin that makes it unusually sensitive to light. Below are some substances that can cause photosensitivity:
Preventing and treating the after tanning itch While some individuals are naturally sensitive to UV exposure, the presence of itching and/or rashes can usually be linked to several unrelated causes. Certain chemicals or ingredients found in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos and even the acrylic cleaner could be the cause of the irritation. To avoid itching and rashes, we advise you to tan with your skin as clean as possible.
Another cause of irritation that has no relation to UV light is heat rash. Heat rash, or tanner's itch, usually indicates that the light and heat generated by tanning bulbs or the sun have dried your skin – especially in previously unexposed areas. To alleviate the irritation, discontinue tanning for a few days. Once your skin feels ready, slowly increase the length of your tanning sessions to allow enough time for adequate amounts of melanin to be produced. For temporary relief, try an unscented emollient cream.
If discontinued use of a product or reduced exposure to UV light do not alleviate your symptoms, consult your physician.
To learn more about the science of tanning please visit www.tanningtruth.com.
A smart tan may take longer, but it is well worth the reduced risk of overexposure and skin damage. Your skin will thank you!
Belle Fiole Tanning is passionate about helping you tan smart. We are dedicated to providing you with the need-to-know information about the tanning process, your skin type, how to protect your skin from overexposure, and little known tanning facts.
When done properly under the guidance of our salon managers, indoor tanning can help you achieve the tan you desire, reduce the risk of overexposure and change the way you look and feel!
Knowing how sensitive your skin is to UV light is one of the first steps in indoor tanning. By understanding your skin type, you’ll be better able to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of too much or too little UV exposure. In most cases, the lighter your skin is, the less sunlight or UV light you should expose it to, both indoors and outdoors.
When you visit Belle Fiole for your first tanning session, our certified operators will perform a full skin type analysis, answer any of your questions and create your fully customized sun bed exposure schedule to help you achieve your tan the way nature intended it – gradually and without burning. By taking precautions to tan at a proper rate and following the tanning schedule created for you by a Belle Fiole manager, you’ll not only minimize your risk of burning, you’ll maximize the benefits of UV light exposure.
Eye protection is essential Although they may seem like a nuisance, the goggles worn while tanning serve a very important purpose; they protect your cornea and retina from UV light damage that can lead to cataracts. The skin that makes up your eyelids offers almost no protection against UV light, so it does not make a lot of sense to lie in a tanning bed without tanning goggles! The indoor tanning eyewear that Belle Fiole provides stops 99% of UVB light and 99.9% of UVA light, allowing only visible light through so you can see while you tan.
Not using proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired and itchy eyes, headaches and loss of night vision. You should never be in a tanning bed without eye protection.
With moderation you can tan all year long Tanning throughout the year is possible if you are careful to not overexpose your skin at any time – always keeping in mind that overexposure can lead to chronic skin damage. Take precautions not to tan indoors and outdoors on the same day, wear sunscreen when outside and strive to allow a 48-hour time period between tanning sessions.
Contacts can be worn while tanning indoors When protective tanning goggles are worn, UV light is blocked from penetrating and damaging the eye or lens. However, the heat generated by indoor tanning equipment could cause your eyes to dry a bit, making the lens feel uncomfortable. Just as one should moisturize the skin after tanning, optometrist recommended eye drops can be used to moisturize dry eyes during the tanning process.
Managing photosensitivity risks Photosensitivity happens when certain chemicals induce a change in the skin that makes it unusually sensitive to light. Below are some substances that can cause photosensitivity:
- Medications such as psoralen, diuretics, birth control pills, tranquilizers, antibiotics and high blood pressure medication
- Diseases and allergies
- Foods such as citrus fruits and celery
- Skin care products such as cosmetics, lotions, sunscreens, soaps and harsh disinfectants
Preventing and treating the after tanning itch While some individuals are naturally sensitive to UV exposure, the presence of itching and/or rashes can usually be linked to several unrelated causes. Certain chemicals or ingredients found in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos and even the acrylic cleaner could be the cause of the irritation. To avoid itching and rashes, we advise you to tan with your skin as clean as possible.
Another cause of irritation that has no relation to UV light is heat rash. Heat rash, or tanner's itch, usually indicates that the light and heat generated by tanning bulbs or the sun have dried your skin – especially in previously unexposed areas. To alleviate the irritation, discontinue tanning for a few days. Once your skin feels ready, slowly increase the length of your tanning sessions to allow enough time for adequate amounts of melanin to be produced. For temporary relief, try an unscented emollient cream.
If discontinued use of a product or reduced exposure to UV light do not alleviate your symptoms, consult your physician.
To learn more about the science of tanning please visit www.tanningtruth.com.
