QUESTIONS - ANSWERS

Why does my tan fade?

Because your tan occurs in the outer layers of the skin, it is eventually lost to your skin’s natural exfoliation process. When the old skin exfoliates it takes with them the darkened melanin that was created by the exposure to light. In order to maintain your tan, you need to continue to expose your skin to UV light.

How can I make my tan last longer?
Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Your skin is constantly renewing itself. The dryer your skin, the faster it will want to shed its top layers and bring new skin to the surface. Also, the healthier your skin is the better it tans. Dry layers on the surface of your skin will block the UV rays from getting to the lower layers of your skin where melanin is produced.

Why should I use tanning products?
The use of an approved indoor tanning product increases your tanning results and promotes healthier skin. Tanning lotions contain ingredients that help the UV light penetrate quicker and more efficiently into the surface of your skin accelerating the production of melanin which in turn is oxidized into your golden brown tan. Please ask one of our knowledgeable associates to help you determine which lotion or oil is appropriate for your skin type.

Can I wear contacts while I tan?
As long as you are wearing your FDA approved eyewear, there is no reason why you cannot wear your contact lenses while tanning. However, it is recommended that you use moisturizing drops prior to or just after the tanning session to prevent any temporary discomfort.


Do I have to wear eyewear when tanning?
Orange Point requires that all tanners wear FDA approved eyewear while tanning. Your eyelids and skin around the eyes is the thinnest skin on our bodies, therefore UV light can easily penetrate that skin to reach our eyes.Therefore, just by closing your eyes you are not properly protecting your eyes. Repeated exposure to UV light can cause long-term damage to your eyes.


Can i use a sunbed before holidays?
Yes, as before sunbeds stimulate your tan in exactly the same way as normal sunlight. A base tan before going on holidays will prevent burning your skin, burning will damage the cells in your skin and may lead to skin cancer in the medium to long term. Avoid Overexposure!!!!


Can i tan my body and not my face?
Yes our lay-down sunbed megaSun6900 ULTRA POWER have the facility to turn off or reduce the power of the facial tanners. This is recommended for paler skins in particular as the skin on your body tends to be much younger as it gets far less exposure to sunlight than your face. We recomend to use special ANTI AGING formula which is clinically proven to fight wrinkles /in stock/.


Does it matter what sunbed do I use?
Yes older sunbeds usually have a broader spectrum of dangerous UV rays. Modern sunbeds have a similar spectrum to normal sunlight. All our megaSun sunbeds are brand new with the latest technology.


Can i use outdoor lotions on a sunbed?
No, never use spf creams or outdoor tanning creams on a sunbed.


Can i take a shower after using a sunbed?
Yes, the tan is produced naturally by your skin it cannot rub off unlike fake tans.


Will my skin go orange from using a sunbed?
No, the only way that the skin can go orange is by taking supplements such as beta-carotene along with severe overexposure to any uv rays indoor or outdoor.


Is there a difference between sunbeds and sunlight?
No the sunbed works in exactly the same way as normal sunlight. The uv light from a sunbed stimulates the production of melanin in your skin in exactly the same way that normal sunlight does.