Tanning

Chris&Tammy · Jan 24, 2012

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I own a hair salon and have had a sunbed for years. NOBODY will ever convince me that it is a bad idea to use a tanning bed before they go south. I get a kick out of all the bad press on tanning salons. Not too many people know the binders of studies that have been proven by accredited institutions about the health benefits of using sunbeds including aid in preventing certain types of cancer, ease psoriasis/ eczema/ fibromyalgia/ arthritis and treats S.A.D. We start low minutes and work up to the full time gradually. Give your skin a rest every second day to heal. The biggest thing is you don't want to burn. Sunbed specific accelerators DO work. And it is different from the sun although some think it is just a sales tactic. You should not use SPF sunscreen in a bed. Studies have been done that prove they can actually do more harm than good. That doesn't mean you have to spend $50-$100 on a bottle, that's just ridiculous! Australian Gold is a very reputable product line and available just about anywhere. As far as avoiding dry skin? This may sound ridiculous but I have tried so many body washes and creams when I go away this is the best combo that works for me: In the shower exfoliating gloves and Dove Moisturizing body wash, after I get out of the shower I use (available at Walmart) Sparesource Body Butter on the really dry areas and Sparesource body lotion on the rest of my body. And the bonus? Crazy CHEAP! $5 or less for each! there are many delicious scents and they include natural ingredients like shea & cocobutter and aloe. Similar to what you would find at retail stores like BodyShop. If you can't find that Nivea body lotion or milk for extra or very dry skin is also good. Last year when we were at TTR I bought some after sun lotion from the rep by the pool. It was $27? I think, but ALL natural ingredients, no weird chemical names. First ingredient Aloe Vera and includes vitamin e. AWESOME after getting out of the hot Mexican sun! I found it made a big difference in my tan when I got down there. Long winded but this heps somebody!:sunny:
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As from being a previous tanning salon owner you are spot on. For every negative someone has come up with there are 2 positives. It is not the tan that hurts you it's the burn. LOL that's prob why it hurts to burn so you quit burning and just tan. First thing I did when we sold it was buy one for the house...........

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