Why is my tan not getting darker?
I have been tanning, but I'm not getting any darker. Now what? You may have reached a tanning plateau. Everyone has a limit to how dark they can get, but to try to get past your current color we recommend switching the types of beds you use every few tanning sessions.
Don't stay outside for longer than your skin can create melanin. Melanin is the pigment responsible for tanning. Everyone has a melanin cut-off point, which is usually 2 to 3 hours. After this amount of time, your skin will not get darker in a certain day.
To take your bronze darker, try using a product such as After Glow Gloss or Coconut Water Tanning Mist. You can also use the Coconut Water Mist to prolong your tan, which means your tan will last longer between applications. Otherwise, kick things up a notch over the following days with our Dark 7-Day Tanner.
Your skin can start tanning immediately after exposure to UV light however if you're after a deeper and darker tan – that's likely going to take 2-3 days to get noticeable. You can, however, speed up this process using a tan accelerator like Base Tan.
Let us explain. As you progress in your tanning journey your skin becomes thicker. This means it is harder for UV light to penetrate your skin. That is typically when you will reach a point where your skin is not getting any darker.
Usually, the results are noticeable after three tanning sessions, but it may take a few weeks of consistency to get a defined tan (at least 3-4 times weekly).
Once skin is exposed to UV radiation, it increases the production of melanin in an attempt to protect the skin from further damage. Melanin is the same pigment that colors your hair, eyes, and skin. The increase in melanin may cause your skin tone to darken over the next 48 hours.
Dry is better than wet. Take it slowly and gently. It may sound like a drag, but burning doubles your risk of skin cancer - and intermittent, intense sun exposure raises your risk by 70 per cent. For more information go to www.sunsmart.org.uk.
Consume tomatoes, pistachios, and fish to obtain high doses of vitamin E for your tan. Eating raw carrots will boost your body with carotene. Carrots are an excellent source of natural carotene which is used in many tanning products to speed up results.
The Claim: Tinting the Skin by Ingesting a Color Additive
The color varies with each individual, ranging from orange to brownish. This coloration is not the result of an increase in the skin's supply of melanin, the substance produced naturally in the skin to help protect it against UV radiation.
Should you shower after tanning?
Many sunbed users wonder if it's okay to shower after using a sunbed. The answer is yes – you can definitely shower after using a sunbed. In fact, showering can actually help to prolong your tan. When you shower, the water helps to hydrate your skin, which can prevent your tan from fading too quickly.
Most indoor tanning professionals recommend 3 tanning sessions a week until a tan is developed, and then 2 each week after that to maintain the tan. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations prohibit more than 1 tanning sessions in a single day. Avoid overexposure.
It feels like a quick process, and it is, but your body keeps working after you hop out of the tanning booth. Give it at least a couple of hours before you decide to take a shower. You'll get more effective and longer lasting results that way.
While 4-6, referred to as our “Higher Level” beds, tan on the surface level of your skin. They are great for getting you a dark color quickly because they tan the melanin found at the surface of your skin.
Consider skipping a shower.
The melanin production stimulated by UVA light won't be stopped by a shower. Rather, studies show that showering and then applying moisturizer does not hydrate your skin as well as applying moisturizer alone.
Exfoliate to Radiate
The first step to achieving a perfect fake tan is making sure your skin is as smooth as possible by exfoliating. This is super-important because any dead skin cells still hanging around when you apply your tanner will drink up the DHA, resulting in darker spots and a patchy tan.
Difficult-to-tan areas (e.g. leg skin, palms) are those where the skin has fewer melanocytes than other areas of the body that get more sun exposure. What are melanocytes? They are cells that produce pigment, which is released during a tanning bed session, entering the epidermis.
☛ At Flamingo Bay We offer upto 15 minutes maximum as 10 minutes on our sunbeds is equivalent to 2 hours in the natural sunshine.
Keep moving/turning around
During the tanning of your front, have your arms up and also keep them out when tanning your back to ensure the body parts that are hard to show off are also well exposed. Somewhere between 15-30 minutes are enough before you flip over.
Six to 48 hours after the sunburn, this will potentially darken the skin. When the skin is damaged by the sun, the sunburn may tan, but with every burn the chance of developing non-melanoma skin cancer increases.
What is the best time to tan?
The Best Time To Tan Outside
For multiple reasons, the best tanning hours are between 10 am to 4 pm.
If you're going to tan, however, and your goal is to tan quickly, the best time is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Tanning without sunscreen can lead to faster tanning, but it also increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer.
Also, elevate your legs slightly to improve blood circulation, which can help achieve a better tan. Rotate your body: To ensure an even tan, rotate your body during your tanning session. Spend time lying on your back, front, and sides to expose all parts of your legs to the UV light evenly.
Although clouds still allow you to tan, they don't necessarily improve or quicken the tanning process. Tanning on a cloudy day requires just as many safety precautions as tanning on a sunny day.
