Keep Calm, Tan On!

Do you ever feel like like your tan isn't getting any darker, even though you tan all the time? This is an unfortunate event we called "plateauing."  This happens when the melanin in our skin gets comfortable with the way we are tanning, and ceases to create more of the darkening pigments. The cure? Confusion! That's right, just like when you are are working out and wanting to develop more muscle tone, you use different techniques to keep your muscles confused. Your skin works the exact same way.  So here are a few quick tips to keep your tan going when your skin just seems to quit getting darker! Tip One: Switch up that tanning routine! Yes, the Sun Angel is by far our best bed, and the quickest way to get your base tan, but after you've achieved that color, you'll want to try some other beds, too! On average, it takes anywhere from 2 to 3 weeks tanning every day or every other day to achieve your base tan. What we suggest after that, is for every three Signature visits you do (Sun Angel, Velocity, Legend, etc.) do one Premiere bed! This will help to stimulate your melanin, creating darker color when you go back up to the highest beds. On the same token, if you are continually tanning in the Basic or Elite beds, try upgrading to the higher levels to bronze that great melanin you already have!  Tip Two: Do a lotion Change-Up! Whether you love bronzers, tingles, or accelerators, your skin can get used to what ever product you are using. Knowing what you like is definitely mandatory, especially while creating your base tan. However if you are plateauing, your skin may be too comfortable with your product and need a jump start with a new tanning lotion. Our suggestion is to constantly be switching up your lotions between two (even more if you like!) so your skin is constantly getting the best results possible.  Tip Three: Hydrate that Beautiful Bronze! Keep the plateau effect at bay by continually keeping your skin moisturized.  We suggest doing our amazing, relaxing Mineral Spa the Hydration Station at least twice a week to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. Moisturizing the skin helps it to absorb and maintain your color best, which will also help in keeping your skin getting darker.  These very simple tips can go a long way! So overcome that tanning plateau and get your skin looking its darkest for these summer months. You can always ask any of our friendly staff at the salons for your own personalized tanning schedule, making sure you always keep a healthy glow.