Responsible Tanning

Today, more than ever before, it is essential to adopt a responsible approach to safer tanning Simply Tanning has achieved it's position as a premier in indoor tanning through concentrating on a safer, healthier approach, not just to tanning, but all round skin care. Our Alisun Sunvision V180 XXL machines designed to provide you with the very best and fastest tan possible from any indoor tanning system removing completely the hygiene problems of lie-down units. Our tanning booths are time controlled reducing the risk of over exposure, our trained staff are on hand at all times to give the right tanning advice to all our customers, whatever their skin type.

At Simply Tanning, responsible tanning is promoted at all times and therefore we operate to high standards that we have imposed on ourselves.

Click the links below to answer frequently asked questions

How long will it take me to tan?

Everyone is individual and the time taken to achieve a tan depends on individual skin types. Just as a holiday tan.

All new customers are given a thorough consultation to enable our qualified and experienced staff to assess individual tanning history and skin types. This will determine the most appropriate tanning programme to achieve the best results in the shortest time. At all times customer safety is the main priority. Customers start with low exposure time of 4 - 6 minutes rising to 10 - 12 minutes as their tan develops. Whilst building a tan we recommend 3 tanning sessions per week for the first 3 weeks allowing 48 hours between each session. Dependant on skin type, most customers reach their tanning peak after about one and a half hours of regular tanning, approximately 7 - 10 sessions.

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What makes me go brown?

All skin types contain quantities of the pigment melanin. Naturally darker skins contain more melanin than fair skins. The key to a tan is to produce more of this natural pigment. When the skin is exposed to UVB light, cells called melanocytes in the deeper dermis layer of the skin produce increased amounts of melanin, the tanning pigment. This is then transferred to the top layer of skin, the epidermis. UVA acts upon the melanin near the surface by oxidising it. This turns the melanin brown and creates what we know as a tan. The melanin absorbs some of the UVA and stops it reaching the more sensitive lower layers of the skin.

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Isn't tanning dangerous? Won't it give me skin cancer?

As with most things in life it is a question of moderation. The real damage to skin occurs as a result of burning and while this must be avoided there is now more evidence supporting the positive effects of moderate exposure to UV light under controlled and supervised conditions, such as at Simply Tanning. The real risks are the excesses of sun exposure particularly to those people who get very little natural sun for most of the year then blast themselves on their annual holiday.

In addition to looking good and feeling great sporting a healthy looking tan, regular exposure to UV light has a number of positive effects on general well being. For example sunlight increases the heart rate, reduces lactic acid and increases vitamin D, essential for the production of calcium needed for healthy bones and teeth. Sunlight helps to lower blood sugar and is excellent for the treatment of skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis. More recent research into disorders such as Seasonal Affective Disorder ( SAD ) has proven that sunlight significantly improves the symptoms and quality of life for sufferers.

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So if I get a tan before my holiday does that mean I won't burn?

While a tanned skin will help protect from burning by absorbing some of the sun's rays, you should be aware that exposure to direct sunlight should always be treated with extreme caution, particularly in regions where the sun is more powerful than we are used to or during midday when the sun is directly overhead.

Therefore always use a sun lotion with a suitable sun factor for the conditions to which you are exposed.

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Will my skin age prematurely?

Too much exposure to UV light can indeed increase the risk of developing premature fine lines and wrinkles. That is why at Simply Tanning we always recommend the use of quality lotions with premium skin care properties which help to fight of the free radicals that cause this condition.

Constant tanning will naturally dehydrate skin. That is why at Simply Tanning we always supply our customers with complimentary moisturiser for use immediately after tanning. Moisture is the single most important ingredient for healthy, supple skin.

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Must I always use a tanning lotion?

Using a quality tanning lotion not only helps reduce premature skin aging and skin damage, it greatly improves the quality of the tanning result by increasing the amount of melanin produced in the skin. Customers who regularly tan with a quality lotion will reach their tanning peak faster and with less UV exposure than those customers who do not. Because healthy skin tans best, the hydrating and vitamin properties contained in good tanning lotions will ensure greater longevity of the tan and therefore better overall value for money.

A quality tan is more than just the colour of the skin; it is also about skin well being.

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I have a great tan on my body but my legs do not seem to be tanning. Why is this?

The two most difficult areas to tan are the face and lower legs. This is due to lower levels of natural melanin, the tanning pigment, being present in these areas. Our VT2000 tanning machines have a special facial panel integrated into the top of the lamp, which delivers powerful, but gentle facial tanning. The machines are fitted with a customer lift which ensures that even the shortest customers are raised to the optimum tanning position. This ensures not only the face is at the right height for the facial panels but that the lower legs are raised a few inches above the bottom of the tanning lamp where the UV output is higher compensating for lesser amounts of melanin.

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I never tan in the sun. Will I be able to tan in your machines?

If you do not tan in the sun then you are unlikely to tan on indoor systems. Your skin is likely to be sensitive to sunlight and we strongly recommend you do not use tanning equipment.

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Why are you more expensive than my local gym?

We believe, as do our customers, that we offer the best and most professional tanning service available. All our staff are fully qualified to provide the right advice for your skin type and tanning needs. We offer the most advanced tanning machines on the market in a hygienic, friendly environment.

Our tanning lamps carry manufacturers recommended life of 600 - 700 hours, we however guarantee to change all our lamps at 400 - 450 hours. This ensures that our customers always benefit from high performing tanning lamps that are never more than 2/3rds of their recommended life.

We offer a money back guarantee if you are not entirely happy with your tan, so long as you have followed the programme and advice given for your skin type.

We maintain computerised tanning history records on every customer so that we can ensure that our customers never over expose. Our experienced staff control the exposure times so that you are never at risk of burning.

We offer a range of quality tanning and skin care products to suit every skin type and every budget from the California Tan and John Abatè range. Our philosophy is one of complete quality skin care. We offer 195 appointment slots per day to ensure that we fit in with your lifestyle and we guarantee that even in our busiest periods you will not be kept waiting more than 15 minutes or your session will be free. If you are kept waiting for short periods, complimentary refreshments are always available.

Tanning is our business. We do not operate fitness or exercise equipment. In short, we offer a complete Tanning Experience. We do believe we offer the best value for money.

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