Skin Care and Lotions

Here are some tips for getting better results and protecting your skin's health during the tanning process:

• Moisture is the key to a healthy-looking tan! Tanning lotions prepare your skin for UV exposure and reduce the drying effects of the tanning process. They also contain ingredients that promote the production of melanin in your skin, and special vitamins that keep your skin healthy. Hot Shots carries a variety of lotions and moisturizers specifically designed for indoor tanners at every level.
• If you plan to tan in the nude, you should expose sensitive areas of your body gradually during your tanning sessions to avoid sunburn.
• Your lips produce very little melanin and are prone to UV-overexposure, so you should always protect them with a sunscreen. SPF lip balms are available at Hot Shots Sun Studio.
• Many products we all use every day - such as makeup and perfume - contain ingredients that can make your skin more susceptible to sunburn (photosensitive). Common prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can also cause photosensitizing reactions. Our tanning consultants have a list of such medications for your review.

WHY USE UV TANNING LOTIONS?

Healthy, moisturized skin is an essential element in the development and maintenance of any tan, but more so if you tan indoors.

If you allow your skin to dehydrate, the flaky top layer will actually reflect UV light from the tanning lamps, away from you.

Moist skin allows the full spectrum of light to penetrate easily, allowing for as much as a 30% deeper, darker, and longer lasting tan.

Moisturizing daily helps to keep your skin soft and supple so you achieve a better tan. Drinking lots of water will also help.

While there are many lotions of varying quality and effectiveness on the market, we carry only the professional products we have tested, and truly believe in.

Tanning happens when melanin production is stimulated either by natural or manufactured UV light, but it can take several days after exposure, to fully develop visually.

Indoor Tanning Lotions when properly chosen and applied, can speed up the tan process, and make the colour last longer.

All tanning products offered at Hot Shots Sun Studio are specifically designed for indoor tanners and contain ingredients that stimulate melanin production in your skin and amplify UV light, as well as skin conditioners that help restore lost nutrients and keep your skin moisturized during your session.

PROTECT YOUR EYES!

Your eyelids are not thick enough to protect your eyes from UV damage! Simply keeping your eyes closed while tanning will NOT prevent serious damage. The very thin skin and underlying membrane of the eyelid do not keep UV rays from penetrating the eye, potentially burning the cornea and doing more severe damage to the lens and retina. In addition to night vision loss, excessive unprotected exposure to UV light will also damage color vision and can even result in cancer on the eyelids.

Covering your face with a towel or T-shirt will not block enough of the UV rays to prevent damage, either.

We make it easy to protect your eyes! Be sure to purchase your own, individual pair of eye-wear to ensure your eyes stay healthy! Don't worry about getting "raccoon eyes" - this can be easily avoided by slightly repositioning your eye protection once or twice during your session.