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goggles

Although they seem like a nuisance, the goggles that you wear while tanning are very important.

Your eyelids alone offer almost no protection against ultraviolet light, which can damage the cornea and retina and lead to cataracts.

Not using proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired and itchy eyes, headaches and loss of night vision. You may also experience difficulty in seeing colours.

No one should ever be in a tanning bed without eye protection. Buy your own pair to help avoid the risk of infections like pink-eye which are easily transmitted. Don't take chances with your eyes.

Kokomo's will be provide the goggles free of charge for usage; however, if you go regularly, you can consider your own goggles. You should keep in mind that a towel or regular shades will not help to prevent damage to the eyes. !

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TANNING TIPS 101

Indoor tanning is an easy and effective way to change your skin color for the summer or for the year. When beginning the tanning process, you will need to know what to expect, as well as what is important in relation to the needs that should be met for the proper indoor tanning experience. Things such as health considerations and available products can help you to get the perfect colored skin.

When getting an indoor tan, you will first be put into a private room that has a tanning booth in it. The booth will use UVA rays in order to work on the pigmentation of your skin. The strength of the UVA rays, as well as the time that you spend in the booth will be determined before you go into the room in order to make sure that you don’t damage your skin. This is especially important to know if you are just starting with the tanning or haven’t been exposed to rays for a longer period of time. It will take several trips to the salon in order to get the right color without causing damage. At first it may seem as though nothing is being done to your skin; however, this is the safest method to get the right tan.

Indoor tanning tip #1.
Are you using any prescription medications?: blood pressure medications, antibiotics, skin problem medications are just a few categories of drugs you preferably should not be taking if you are tanning or spending lots of time outdoors. Refer to the photosensitizing medication chart in your local tanning salon to be sure the medications you are taking are not listed. These medications can effect the results of your tanning, making it more difficult to tan and you are more prone to burning.

     Indoor tanning tip #2.
Why you should always use a good quality indoor tanning lotion?: It will help your skin to absorb the UV, which will aid in the tanning process. There are also special ingredients that stimulate melanin production, such as Tyrosine, which will give you the most out of every tanning session. Your skin tends to dry out during the tanning process and if you don't use a good quality indoor tanning lotion, your skin will exfoliate faster, become more dry and flaky, and you will lose your tan faster.     Indoor tanning tip #3. Why should I get my skin ready for a tropical vacation?: Before going on vacation is an excellent time to tan indoors. Get a base tan indoors first. It will help you minimize the chances for sunburn and overexposure.

     Indoor tanning tip #4.
Remember to moisturize between sessions!
Use a good moisturizer and a soap-free shower or bath gel to prevent your skin from drying and to maintain your bronze glow. Indoor tanning is known to be an effective way to get the right tone to your skin. If you are beginning the tanning process, it will be important to consider the necessary products and safety measures related to tanning booths. This will ensure that you get the best color pigmentation for your skin.

So the bottom line: for a deeper, darker, longer lasting tan, you need to use quality indoor tanning lotion. It's best to apply indoor tanning lotion immediately prior to your session or 1-2 hours prior is even better if you can. Applying it ahead of time allows your skin to absorb the lotion better so you will get the best results from your tanning session.

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Indoor Tanning Versus Outdoor Tanning...

The benefits of indoor tanning versus outdoor tanning are widely discussed in the cosmetic and health industries. It is ultimately up to you to decide which method is healthy and convenient for you.

When you visit an indoor tanning facility, your skin produces a tan in the same way that it does when you bask in the sun -- through the absorption of ultraviolet light.

However, one of the dangers of outdoor tanning is exposing yourself to too much ultraviolet light. Climate changes in the atmosphere that has many of us slathering on sunblock and sunscreen before we step outside in the hot sun, can fluctuate throughout the day and different times of year.

One of the benefits of indoor tanning versus outdoor tanning is that it allows you to control the amount of UV light that you are exposed to, so that you do not get a sunburn and prepare your epidermis for a predisposition to skin cancer.

You cannot control harmful UV rays from the sun anymore thanb you can control the weather. If you compare indoor tanning versus outdoor tanning, outdoor tanning is actually one of the most unreliable ways to achieve that perfect tan. It is, however, a good way to achieve a sunburn if you are not careful or spend too much time outdoors.