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Conventional
UV Tanning
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Mystic
Spray Tan
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Hydro-Massage
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860.284.9886
353 Scott Swamp Rd (Rt 6)
at the Farmington Colonnade
Farmington, CT 06032
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860.845.8662
294 Middle Street
shares parking lot with Bleachers
Bristol, CT 06010
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Member
Packages are valid at both locations
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| Tanning
Myths |
MYTH "I've
heard that indoor tanning is more harmful than tanning
outdoors because the UV light exposure is more intense."
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| FACT People
tanning indoors are exposed to a scientifically calibrated
amount of UV light. When used according to the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration's exposure guidelines (posted on
each machine), tanning beds are designed to maximize tanning
and minimize burning. Conversely, tanning outdoors is an
unregulated environment. There are many factors that have
to be considered when you tan outdoors: geography, time
of day, weather conditions, the seasons, and the ozone
layer. Remember the best way to safeguard yourself from
sun damage is to wear appropriate levels of SPF sunscreens
outdoors - even if you already have a tan. You should also
know that, even with sunscreen protection, UV exposure
can still lead to skin cancer and premature aging, even
if you don't burn. |
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MYTH "My
friend said she heard that tanning bakes your internal
organs. Sometimes I notice a strange smell after I tan.
Could this be my organs baking?" |
| FACT The UV
light from a sun bed is similar to UV light from the sun,
and cannot penetrate deeper than the skin to harm internal
organs. The odor you may notice is what's commonly known
as the "after tan" odor, a common occurrence
when tanning indoors or outdoors, which is caused by harmless
bacteria. California Tan lotions contain the Biosaccharide
Complex, which helps prevent after tan odor. |
MYTH "I have
been told from several of my friends that showering directly
after tanning will "wash" your tan away. They
say its best to wait about 3 hours after tanning to shower."
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FACT Taking a shower after tanning will
not wash your tan away. A natural tan takes 24-48 hours
to develop. The tanning process occurs within the epidermis
when melanocyte cells are stimulated by ultraviolet light
that causes them to produce the pigment melanin. Melanin
production results in the tanned appearance of the skin
and is the skin's natural defense against the sun and
over-exposure, i.e. sun-burning. Melanin travels to the
surface, where it eventually flakes off. This process
allows us to develop new skin every four to eight weeks.
Keeping your skin hydrated and exfoliated will help maintain
a more radiant and healthy-looking tan. |
MYTH "My friend told me I should
stop tanning because I could get a sexually transmitted disease like
AIDS from the tanning bed."
FACT The National Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention have stated that this is physically
impossible. The AIDS virus (as well as other serious
viral diseases) does not live outside the body. This
fear may come from the fact than many people lay nude
in sun beds during their tanning session (in order to
eliminate tan lines). However, even if there is profuse
sweating, the AIDS virus, or other venereal diseases,
cannot be passed to the next user. Additionally, tanning
salons are required by law to disinfect the acrylic liner
in the tanning bed between each use. |
MYTH "I heard
that in order to get a suntan you have to burn first."
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| FACT A sunburn
does not fade into a tan. A sunburn indicates over exposure
to UV-light and actually damages the skin, leaving it inflamed
(as indicated by the skin's red coloring and sensitivity),
dry, chapped and visibly unappealing. In fact, a sunburn
can lead to premature aging and potentially skin cancer.
Always practice moderation when tanning and use the proper
sunscreen protection when tanning outdoors and the proper
exposure time that is recommended for your personal skin
type when tanning indoors. |
MYTH "All
skin types tan or burn in the same amount of time."
FACT Not all skin types are alike. Some
people tan more easily than others or burn more easily
than others. For example, a Skin Type 1 person with fair
skin, red hair and freckles will burn easily, resulting
in peeling and blistering without any indication that
he or she has tanned. On the other hand, a Skin Type
4 person with dark hair and olive skin will tan very
well and quite easily even with a minimal amount of sun
exposure. It is important to know: repeated exposure
of unprotected skin while tanning may increase the risk
of skin aging, skin cancer and harmful effects to the
skin even if you don't burn. |
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MYTH "People
with medium to dark skin never burn." |
FACT Although people with
medium to darker skin tend to tan more
easily than others, they can still get sunburns. They can also suffer
from overexposure to UV-light. It is still important for these skin
types to use sunscreens and avoid being in the sun longer than they
need to be |
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