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 Heliotherapy is defined as the treatment of disease and other disorders by exposing the body to sunlight. Of course you love the way you look with a beautiful tan, but did you know that regular exposure to UV light could help you live a longer, healthier life?
Heliotherapy Light and Skin Research Center
at Boston University School of Medicine.
It is recognized that sunburn and long-term UV-overexposure can cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. The science of Heliotherapy supports the idea that regular, controlled exposure to the sun offers many health benefits including:
* Decreased blood pressure
* Lower blood cholesterol
* Increased tolerance of stress
* Increased resistance to infections
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Light Affects Over 100 Bodily Functions
Light plays a crucial role in the regulation of over 100 bodily functions. The pineal gland, the body's "third eye," coordinates most of our life-sustaining functions based on the light information it receives. Located deep in the center of the brain, the pineal gland receives light energy exclusively through the eyes. Sunlight keeps the body's systems in balance, everything from the immune system to fertility.
Light Increases Longevity
Sunlight provides us with the vital nutrients that have the power to increase our longevity. Sunlight enters the body through the eyes and skin, affecting virtually every cell in the body. It is not surprising that sunlight can be used as a natural remedy. Through the prevention of such diseases as colon cancer and the stimulation of white blood cells to fight other diseases, the invigorating sun can help us live longer, healthier lives.
Dermatologists have prescribed Heliotherapy as a treatment for acne, psoriasis and other skin disorders for decades.
Exposure to bright light has been found to help alleviate some symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome, such as mild depression and mood swings, irritability, physical discomfort, and social withdrawal.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mood disorder caused by sunlight deprivation, has been successfully treated with Heliotherapy.
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How long can I stay in the tanning bed the 1st time? |
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A. This depends on your skin tone. We will have you fill out a skin type analysis to determine your individual skin type. Based on which category you fall into, we will regulate your tan time. Most people are a skin type 3, and will tan about 10-12 minutes their first time.
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What is the purpose of using lotion in the tanning bed? How will it benefit me? Is it necessary? |
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A. The purpose of using a tanning accelerator/lotion is to keep your skin moisturized and to provide you with maximum tanning results. UV light reflects off of dry skin, so if you don't use an accelerator, you can lose up to 50% of your tanning session.
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Can I just use a regular moisturizer or a tanning lotion purchased from a drugstore? |
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A. You may use a regular moisturizer when your tanning session is over. However, we recommend Soleil Tanning Products over any drugstore bought moisturizer. Soleil Lotions offer many minerals and nutrients that are key in developing and maintaining healthy skin.
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How quickly can I increase my tanning sessions after my first time? |
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A. If you do well your first time in the tanning bed and do not experience any redness, you may move up 2-3 minutes each time thereafter until you reach the maximum tan time for that particular bed.
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Can I tan at different Club Tan locations if I am closer to a particular one at a particular time? |
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A. Yes. Club Tan offers tanning to it's members at all four locations no matter where you have your account at. A sales associate will gladly locate your membership information from any Club Tan location, allowing you to tan and the salon closest to you.
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How often can I tan? |
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A. You may tan every day if you wish, as long as you wait 24 hours between each tan. This is an FDA rule to prevent overexposure. This includes outdoor tanning as well. Our system will keep record of your tanning history and will notify you if you have not waited the full 24 hours.
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Do I have to wear eyewear while tanning indoors? |
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A. YES, your eyes are very sensitive and should not be exposed while tanning. Sunglasses, towels, cotton balls, and closing your eyes are not adequate protection in a tanning unit. Almost all tanning related injuries are to the eyes and can be avoided when the proper eyewear is worn.
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Will using a tanning lotion increase my chance of burning? |
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A. No, because tanning indoors is a controlled environment, your professional and knowledgeable Club Tan staff will not expose you longer than the recommended time for your skin type. Using an indoor tanning lotion will help you to tan faster, tan darker, and stay tanned longer.
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What makes an accelerator tan you faster? |
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A. The indoor tanning lotions that we offer contain high quality ingredients such as vitamins and nutrients that are needed for healthy skin, and healthy skin tans faster, and stays tan longer.
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Would an accelerator benefit my skin & tanning experience? |
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A. YES, everyone who tans indoors should use an accelerator. Dry skin repels 50% of the UV rays, using an accelerator helps you to absorb more UV light. We offer a variety of lotions. Check with your Club Tan staff for the lotion that's right for you.
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Do the indoor lotions that you offer contain SPF's? |
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A. No, the indoor tanning environment is controlled while in the tanning units, so the only no need for a SPF is on your lips.
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How much does a tanning accelerator cost? |
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A. That depends on the type of lotion that you choose. We offer a variety of products that fit anyone's budget.
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What can I do to help my tan last longer? |
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A. Moisturize using a high quality moisturizer will help replenish the vitamins and nutrients that are lost during the tanning session, keeping your skin smooth and younger looking while helping you maintain your deep dark tan. |
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