Tanning Tips
PROTECT
YOUR EYES
Wearing Health Canada compliant eye protection supplied at Helios
will prevent the risk of long term eye injury. Regular sunglasses or closing your eyes will not provide adequate protection.
YOUR LIPS
Protect them with sunscreen and lip balms. Lips burn easily as they do not produce melanin.
PRECAUTIONS
MEDICATIONS
Medications can cause reactions with UV light. Please let us know if you are taking any medications.
TANNING IN THE NUDE
Protect previously unexposed areas during the first few tanning sessions and slowly increase the exposure to these areas until your skin builds up melanin production.
MOISTURIZE
YOUR SKIN
Moist skin tans best. Therefore, maximize your tan by moisturizing your skin before and also after to prevent your skin from drying out. Use indoor tanning lotions as they are bioengineered to supply the essential nutrients necessary for a quality tan and at the same time keep your skin healthy. As a result, it saves you time and money, and maintains beautiful skin.
Some questions about Tanning...
How does skin Tan?
When exposed to UV light special cells in your epidermis produce melanin. This is the pigment that turns brown creating your tan. Melanin is created as a protective layer to keep light rays from penetrating deeper into the skin where it could cause damage. It is the body's natural defense against sunburn.
Why do some people tan more than others?
Tanning occurs gradually but it occurs differently for different people. Heredity determines the amount of melanin your skill will produce when Sun Exposure occurs. The more melanin produced the darker your skin will go.
Why does a tan fade?
The top layers of the skin are constantly reproducing and replenishing cells. The tan fades as the cells containing the melanin are removed and renewed. Although from regular tanning the skin will continue to produce more melanin and you will be darker than when you first began tanning.
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The Helios System: By any means not required, however we receive so many rave reviews from our clients that follow our system we had to write it down.
1. Use a step 1 lotion and tan two days in a row starting off in one of the Klassik units
2. Apply a step 3 lotion after your tanning session, showering, going to bed, or whenever you see fit
3. After the first two consecutive days start tanning every second day until you reach the color you desire
4. As soon as you're able, begin to alternate tanning sessions between the Capsule and Pryzma
5. Next use a step 2 lotion and increase days between sessions to maintain the color level you want
6. Continue switching between units and using a step 2 and 3 lotion possibly trying a bronzer or tingle
7. By following this program most people will develop a tan in 3-4 sessions and can maintain it by coming every 5-7 days
We created our point system and implement the variety of Tanning units and bulbs we have as part of this method. Tanning in this fashion is the most efficient way to develop and maintain a first rate tan. Rotating between units will keep your skin from getting used to the same type of light. Our system will keep you looking and feeling great all year round while not using up your valuable time.
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105-3671 Westminster Highway at No.1 Road
Richmond
