What is a Smart Tan? Like so many things in life, moderation is the key to enjoying your tan. Rather than having you shy away from the sun—and rather than baking yourself recklessly in its rays—the managers of this tanning salon encourage you to consider their "Smart Tanning" agenda. More than anything, a "Smart Tan" is a comprehensive
concept of sun safety, with an eye on living a practical life. Whether frolicking on the beaches in July or tanning in an indoor tanning facility in December, "Smart Tanning" involves considering easy and reasonable preventive steps to care for your skin. Follow this agenda closely, and you'll reap the benefits of having a "Smart Tan." 1. Avoid Sunburn If you remember nothing else, remember this
cardinal rule of tanning. Sunburn is the enemy most associated with permanent skin damage. It occurs when tiny blood vessels in your skin burst from getting too much sun exposure. Whether tanning inside or outside, never burn yourself intentionally. Many people falsely assume that sunburns will eventually "fade" into tans. This is not so. Sunburn is an injury on top of your tanned skin. The operators of this tanning facility are trained to do everything in their power
to help you tan moderately and minimize your risk of getting burned. That's why we call a controlled indoor tanning program a "Smart Tan." 2. Learn Your Skin Type Before sunbathing or sunbedding, learn your "skin type." Does your skin burn after playing volleyball for only an hour in the afternoon sun? Or do your friends consider you lucky because you can lounge on the beach for hours at a time with no
fear of getting sunburned? By knowing your skin type, your salon professional can help you determine the best tanning schedule. There are six distinct skin types; each reacts differently to sun exposure. 3 Protect Yourself Outdoors When recreating outdoors, wear appropriate full-spectrum sunscreens—even if you already have a tan. Remember, you can still tan while wearing sunblock, and you can still sunburn if you have a tan!
Smart Tanners do everything they can to reduce their risk of contracting sunburn. You also should wear hats whenever possible while outdoors, particularly if you have a receding hairline or thinning hair. The top of the head is especially sensitive to sun burn. The shade a hat provides will also help reduce the amount of sunlight on your face and ears, also common sites of sunburn. Young children should be especially careful outdoors. Their young skin,
which is still developing, is especially vulnerable to damage caused by sunburn. In fact, studies show that most of the sunburn damage to your skin occurs before your 18th birthday. 4. Protect Your eyes Eyelids are not sufficient protection from ultraviolet light, whether you are tanning outdoors or indoors. Over time, UV light can damage the eyes, causing retinal burns, cataracts and even night blindness. Outdoors, you
should use sunglasses that block ultraviolet A and B rays. When tanning indoors, always wear indoor tanning goggles that meet federal protection standards. 5. Check Your Medications If you are taking any medications, please let one of our staff members know. Some medications can cause reactions with UV light, so it is important that you tell us. | 
