Island Tan Salon & Spa Blog

Long Term Sunless Tanning

islandtan — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:34:58 +0000

Sunless tanning, or spray tanning has often been looked upon as a special event type of tan, for example weddings and school dances. However, sunless tanning can be used and looks great all year long! Each member of the Island Tan Team is trained to provide you with an amazing looking tan at any time. Our solution also is differnt from many other salons, in that it won’t give you the infamous orange color. Sunless tanning also comes in different shades. For example, in the summer months you could choose to go a medium-dark color and then in the winter go for a light bronze, but enough to still provide you with some color in the cooler months. The custom airbrush is also another option to provide you exactly what you want. Many people tend to do their arms and legs a little darker because that is what is seen the most. The choice is up to you. Look beautifuly bronzed all year long!

Protection For Your Whole Body

islandtan — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 01:59:42 +0000

When you go into a tanning salon, eye protection is always stressed. But what about those other areas? I’m talking to the boys out there… You don’t want your boys burned! Those areas are not used to the amount of UV exposure that the rest of the body normally receives. Boxers or briefs can provide some protection but they will also cause tan lines. A great product to help protect my burning this area is the Manly! Give it a try!

Beach Bunny in the Snow

islandtan — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:16:56 +0000

In the winter time, we tend to see a lot of snow bunnies. Why not top the others and look like a beach bunny? Beach Bunny is a new lotion that were carrying in the salon that not only has bronzing properties but also provides your body with energy! That’s right a tanning lotion that contains caffeine. Beach Bunny helps soften your skin and contains natural ingredients for a longer lasting silky smooth feel. Another plus is that it contains silicone which is skin firming! So try out our newest lotion to get a refreshing tropical feel on your skin no matter what season!

New Year New You

islandtan — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:52:04 +0000

We all come up with a new years resolution. Lose weight, don’t eat out as much, spend more time with family, etc. You can beautify yourself by giving yourself a golden glow. Tanning not only gives your skin a beautiful bronze color, but it will also help to clear up acne. Some of you may be going back to school and why not go back with glowing skin. Try one of our many products to help you. We carry everything from tanning lotions, to make up, Murad skin care products and jewelry. Stop by Island Tan to see some of the great products we have and check out some specials for the new year.

The Media and Tanning

islandtan — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 01:30:31 +0000

For a while, indoor tanning has been given a bad rap and a lot of this comes from media exposure. For example, the tanning mom Another negative that is stated is that people who are fair skinned should not be using tanning beds. Here at Island Tan we tell our client’s to start off slow and create a base tan. This will help with melanin production, lead to a deeper tan and can decrease the risk of a burn. We also never let client’s tan twice in one day. Another positive of Island Tan, is that we require our client’s to wear eye protection. The FDA requires eyewear and some media states that tanning salons do not offer or provide information about protective eyewear. It is important to not listen to everything on the media, and if you ever have any questions you are more than welcome to call us or come on in

The Tanning Process at the cellular level.

islandtan — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 01:32:20 +0000

Tanning takes place on the outer layer of skin, which is the epidermis which contain melanocytes. When the melanocytes are exposed to UVB rays they produce melanin, the pigment that allows you to tan. When the melanin is treated to UVA rays, it causes the melanin to darken. Cells in the epidermis are constantly reproducing and pushing the older cells upward. When this happens the cells that contain melanin are removed thus causing your tan to fad. In order to keep your tan you need to continuously be providing your cells with UVA and UVB.

Happy Holidays from Island Tan!

islandtan — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:38:04 +0000

Can’t figure out what to stuff those stockings with? Don’t know what to bring to the Secret Santa gift exchange? Island Tan Salon and Spa can help you! From Makeup, to mini lotion bottles, gift certificates and Murad skin care products, we are sure to be able to find that perfect gift for anyone!

Manna Kadar Cosmetics has many choices of options for a Christmas Gift. Check out our new gift sets that will make the perfect gift this holiday! We offer the Golddigger Palette, as well as eyeshadow and lipgloss sets. Island Tan also has the perfect size stocking bottles of lotion.

Also for $19, you can fill someone’s New Year with beautifully bronzed skin with Bronze Beauty!

Murad is an amazing skin care line that can be the perfect gift for anyone. Murad has starter kits that are $35-$45 and allow you a 30 day supply of the products. You can give someone clear, glowing skin to go into the New Year! Last but not least, don’t forget that Island Tan offers gift certificates of any amount! This is perfect for you Secret Santa gift exchange. Show someone you love them this year by coming into Island Tan and giving them the gift of beauty and skin care!

UV?

islandtan — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:32:38 +0000

There are a few different types of UV rays out and many of us don’t know the difference. UV light are light waves that are invisible to the human eye, and there are UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA is divided into 1 and 2. UVA1 oxidize the melanin cells on and beneath the surface, so they give you a tan. UVA2 produces melanin in skin. The melanin is what gives your skin color. UVB rays stimulate the skin’s melanin production. It is also the primary UV ray involved with sunburns. UVC is not for tanning purposes. This ray is used for germicidal uses. If you want to avoid any UV rays, you can also try to use a UV free tan such as the Versa Spa or Custom Airbrush.

Beautiful and Bronze

islandtan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:15:55 +0000

Are you looking for that perfect golden glow for the upcoming winter? Look no further, Bronze Beauty is now available! Bronze Beauty is a self tanning lotion with an innovative formula that uses natural ingredients, such as Aloe, Vitamin A & vitamin E that help to moisturizer the skin too! It also contains Almond Oil so it has a great smell to it also! Come in and check out the newest thing in self tanning lotions.

How did Tanning Start?

islandtan — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:05:03 +0000

It’s been almost a 100 years since people have started tanning for a personal benefit. Original, lighter skin was preferred because it was a sign of wealth, due to the fact that people did not need to work outside. It started to become more popular when doctors discovered that sun exposure could help treat certain medical problems. Sun or UV exposure provides your skin with Vitamin D and can also with helping certain conditions like acne. The tanning opens up your pores and helps to dry out the oily surfaces. Coco Chanel was one of the first figures who was a spokesperson for tanning. “A Girl simply needs to be tanned”