Q: Why should I tan?
A: Besides the obvious of feeling and looking your best, tanning provides a peaceful and tranquil time to relax and unwind in the privacy of your own tanning suite. Also, contrary to many beauty magazines promoting their sunless tanners, indoor tanning provides many benefits. Recent research indicates overall skin cancer rates are higher in sun deprived areas of the world; also significant decreases in many cancers including breast, colon, prostrate, and ovarian have shown to exist when regular, moderate sun exposure is practiced.

Q: How long will it take?
A: This varies with each individual skin type, however, most can develop a base tan in as little as 4 to 10 sessions and a weekly maintenance tan of 1 to 2 sessions thereafter.

Q: Should I use tanning lotions and moisturizers?
A: It is definitely recommended as tanning lotions stimulate and increase the production of melanin in our skin allowing for much better results. Also after tan moisturizers are great for keeping your skin soft and supple which will allow you to tan better and retain your tan longer. All of your favorite products by California Tan, Matahari and Emerald Bay can be found at Year Round Brown.

Q: How often and when can I tan?
A: If you are just beginning it is recommended to tan every 48 hours for best results until you achieve your desired level.