Your Personal Tan Plan
Just as proper preparation is key to serving a gourmet meal, determining up front the tan plan that’s right for your unique skin type is key to achieving and maintaining a natural-looking glow. Review the scenarios below for a look at some of our satisfied customers’ tanning techniques.
Scenario 1: I have a hot date this weekend, and I need a tan pronto.
Recommended tanning method & products
Get one Mystic Tan® session with Vanilla Scent and use MysticLife™ after-tan lotion, so your tan will last longer. Or, if you have a few days to work with, purchase a one-week Silver Level UV membership and Iced Cream™ lotion, along with one Mystic Tan® session to use on your fourth day.
Scenario 2: I’m going on a cruise next month, and I want to make sure I have a good base tan so that I don't burn on my first day out.
Recommended tanning method & products
Choose a Gold Level Premier membership and begin your UV tanning session in a Silver level conventional tanning bed to initiate a base tan. Work your way up to 12 minutes and then upgrade to a Gold Level bed to enrich your tan. Integrate with a Gold Level stand-up bed to even out any tan lines and pressure points. Men: Use IDOL™ lotion, which includes an UltraFirm™ formula for visibly firm skin and Hemp Seed Extract to help your skin retain moisture for a deeper, longer-lasting tan. Not only is the green bottle manly, you can use this lotion outdoors, and it won’t leave you feeling greasy or stick to you on the beach. Women: Use Denim and Diamonds™, whose Triple Bronzing Complex gives you an instant, rich tan along with dramatic dark color that last 5 to 8 days.
Scenario 3: I’m getting married in a few months, and I want to look good up there at the altar.
Recommended tanning method & products
Purchase a Platinum Level Premier membership and use Beyond Famous™ Bronzing Lotion. Start your first UV session at 6 minutes, then increase your time by 2-minute intervals. Once you reach 12 minutes, upgrade to a Gold Level bed. When you are comfortable with 12 minutes, switch to a stand-up unit for about 6 minutes to get rid of your tan lines. Alternate stand-up and lay-down beds from now on to avoid tan lines. After you max out at 10 to 15 minutes in your Gold bed, move up to a Platinum super bed for about 6 minutes. Continue to rotate the stand-up and the super bed. At your 28th or 29th day, use your free sunless session. Wow: You’re a knock-out!
Scenario 4: I already have a base tan but want to get darker.
Recommended tanning method & products
Select a Diamond Membership or a Platinum Plus Membership and a Mystic® Package. For your initial UV tanning session, opt for the Classic 650, one of the most intense tanning beds to date, with 12 high-pressure lamps that span its canopy and produce 6,000 watts of power. Adjustable facial lamps allow you to enjoy a full session at the power level you desire – the ultimate in tanning results and luxury. Use CRYSTAL X 10th Dimension Bronzer with Dual Body Blush and green tea scent for the deepest, darkest and longest lasting tan possible.
Scenario 5: I like to relax in a UV bed during my lunch hour a couple times a week.
Recommended tanning method & products
Tan in a conventional Silver Level bed for longer, if you like, or tan in a powerful Gold or Platinum Level bed for less time and more color.
Scenario 6: Is it OK if I do both UV and sunless tanning?
Recommended tanning method & products
Yes; we call this the “tanning cocktail.” UV tanning helps open up your pores so when you do the sunless spray immediately afterwards, your tan goes deeper.