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How long can I stay in the tanning bed the 1st time? |
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This depends on your skin tone. We will have you fill out a skin type analysis to determine your individual skin type. Based on which category you fall into, we will regulate your tan time. Most people are a skin type 3, and will tan about 10-12 minutes their first time. |
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What is the purpose of using lotion in the tanning bed? How will it benefit me? Is it necessary? |
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The purpose of using a tanning accelerator/lotion is to keep your skin moisturized and to provide you with maximum tanning results. UV light reflects off of dry skin, so if you don't use an accelerator, you can lose up to 50% of your tanning session. |
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Can I just use a regular moisturizer or a tanning lotion purchased from a drugstore? |
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You may use a regular moisturizer when your tanning session is over. However, we recommend Planet Beach Moisturizers over any drugstore bought moisturizer. Planet Beach Lotions offer many minerals and nutrients that are key in developing and maintaining healthy skin. Planet Beach, Australian Gold, and Swedish Beauty accelerators and moisturizers are sold in our salons and have many beneficial ingredients such as: Co-Enzyme Q-10, hemp seed oil, encapsulated Vitamin C, bronzing agents, aloe vera, etc. |
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How quickly can I increase my tanning sessions after my first time? |
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If you do well your first time in the tanning bed and do not experience any redness, you may move up 2-3 minutes each time thereafter until you reach the maximum tan time for that particular bed. |
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Which beds can I tan in my first time? |
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First time tanners to a Planet Beach Salon will use a 20 minute bed. Based on your skin type analysis, we will determine your initial tan time. After you have achieved maximum tan time in the 20 minute bed, you can switch over to our 10 minute VIP beds. |
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Can I tan at different Planet Beach locations if I am closer to a particular one at a particular time? |
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Yes. At Planet Beach, we offer reciprocal memberships, enabling VIP and Platinum members to tan at any Planet Beach salon in the world. Salon associates at your nearest Planet Beach will gladly locate your membership information, allowing you to tan. |
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How often can I tan? |
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You may tan every day if you wish, as long as you wait 24 hours between each tan. This is an FDA rule to prevent overexposure. This includes outdoor tanning as well. Our system will keep record of your tanning history and will notify you if you have not waited the full 24 hours. |
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If my spouse/relative joins with me, do we receive any type of discount? |
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At Planet Beach, we provide benefits for the family for certain packages. Ask a
Plane Beach associate for details. |
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Do I have to wear eyewear while tanning indoors? |
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YES, your eyes are very sensitive and should not be exposed while tanning. Sunglasses, towels, cotton balls, and closing your eyes are not adequate protection in a tanning unit. Almost all tanning related injuries are to the eyes and can be avoided when the proper eyewear is worn. |
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What is TINGLE? |
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An ingredient called Benzyl or Methyl Nicotinate, which increases the microcirculation in the epidermis so that more oxygen gets to your skin. The more oxygen your skin gets, the darker you will get. |
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What does HEMP do? |
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It is an oil that makes your skin very moisturized, helping to intensify the amount of UV absorbed by your skin. It is THC free and will not affect drug testing. |
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Will using a tanning lotion increase my chance of burning? |
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No, because tanning indoors is a controlled environment, your professional and knowledgeable Planet Beach staff will not expose you longer than the recommended time for your skin type. Using an indoor tanning lotion will help you to tan faster, tan darker, and stay tanned longer. |
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What makes an accelerator tan you faster? |
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The indoor tanning lotions that we offer contain high quality ingredients such as vitamins and nutrients that are needed for healthy skin, and healthy skin tans faster, and stays tan longer. |
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Would an accelerator benefit my skin & tanning experience? |
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YES, everyone who tans indoors should use an accelerator. Dry skin repels 50% of the UV rays, using an accelerator helps you to absorb more UV light. We offer a variety of lotions. Check with your Planet Beach staff for the lotion that's right for you. |
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Do the indoor lotions that you offer contain SPF's? |
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No, the indoor tanning environment is controlled while in the tanning units, so the only need for a SPF is on your lips. We do offer an outdoor SPF line for protection while you are outdoors. |
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How much does a tanning accelerator cost? |
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That depends on the type of lotion that you choose. We offer a variety of products that fit anyone's budget. |
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What can I do to help my tan last longer? |
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MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE. Using a high quality moisturizer will help replenish the vitamins and nutrients that are lost during the tanning session, keeping your skin smooth and younger looking while helping you maintain that deep dark tan you love. Remember properly moisturized skin TANS FASTER, TANS DARKER, and STAYS TANNED LONGER!!! |
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