Encore Tanning, Hair & Nails 135 Village Square, Painted Post, NY

Know Your Skin Type

With a little common sense and some education, most sunburns can be avoided altogether. Whether you tan
indoors at a tanning salon or achieve your tan outdoors from Mother Nature, learning about your skin type
and how to tell when you have had enough ultraviolet exposure will help you quickly identify when to come
in from the sun.

Golden Rule of Smart Tanning: "Don't Ever Sunburn”

TANNING TIPS

·        Clean, moist skin tans better. Remove all makeup before tanning.
Most makeup products contain SPF's that are not necessary when tanning in a
controlled environment. Some cosmetic products may even contain ingredients that
will increase your sensitivity to ultraviolet exposure.

·        Lotions offer better magnification to maximize results. Moisturized skin absorbs UV light;
dry skin reflects it. We recommend using tanning accelerators before each session and
moisturizers after and between all visits. Moist skin tans best …you can
achieve up to 70% better results tanning with a lotion than without. Indoor tanning can
be dehydrating to the skin; lotions will help replenish any moisture that has been
depleted during the tanning session.

·        Protect your lips. They do not produce melanin and they will burn easily
unless you protect them with lip balms or sunscreens.

·        If you plan to tan in the nude, cover previously unexposed areas for the majority of
your exposure time for the first few visits. Gradually increase exposure to these areas
until they catch up to the rest of your body.

·        Avoid using loofahs or body poufs in the shower or bath. These products increase your natural rate of
exfoliation. Remember, tans don't fade. They naturally exfoliate with your skin every 28 days. Lack of
moisture and harsh products such as loofahs will increase this cycle.

Understanding Skin Types

The skin types outlined here are general descriptions and apply to the AVERAGE of
each skin type. Other combinations of hair, eye and skin coloration can occur in each
skin type. There are six skin types categorized by scientists, depicted in the chart below.
Skin type 1 burns most easily and skin type 6 rarely burns. When determining
skin type, it is always safer to choose the lower value for determining exposure schedule.

If you are an indoor tanner, you must take into account your skin type, as well as the
maximum exposure time in the tanning unit you are using. We recommend the MagicTan
Sunless Spray Booth for Level 1 and Level 2 non-tanning skin types. Our Salon Associates
will help you achieve the best tanning results possible in a responsible manner with the
recommended exposure schedule posted per tanning unit.

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Mon thru Sat 9 to 9
Sunday 9 to 3
607-936-2422

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