How to choose the right tanning lotion?
Due to our wide range of products, some tanning salon users may find it difficult to choose the right tanning lotion. That's why we've decided to make it easier for you.
The easiest way is to use our "Customize Balm" tab. There, you can see products tailored to your specific client type based on your skill level and skin tone.
If you want to take a more complex approach, you should first determine your skin phototype. Don't worry, we'll try to help you with that too.
What are skin phototypes?
Skin phototype is probably still a somewhat mysterious and unfamiliar term for many of you. However, it's worth familiarizing yourself with this concept. It can help us determine our skin's ability to tan, as well as its potential reaction to ultraviolet rays. A given phototype is determined by the amount of melanin present in the skin, the pigment responsible for tanning. Melanin is also present in the hair and irises of the eyes, so your skin type itself can indicate your skin phototype. Knowledge of skin phototypes is also useful for determining the length and frequency of tanning sessions in a tanning bed. To correctly determine your phototype, you must consider your hair and eye color, and above all, your skin type, its tendency to burn, and its natural protection from radiation.
A skin phototype is a numerical classification scheme for human skin color. According to the classification proposed in 1975 by American dermatologist Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, humans can be divided into six skin types (so-called phototypes), depending on their skin's response to ultraviolet radiation.
How to tan with a specific phototype?
- If you belong to the first phototype, we recommend choosing a device with lamps with a 0.3 standard. Other lamps, such as bronzing lamps, are only suitable for more advanced users. The 0.3 standard can convince even those who were concerned about the potential negative effects of tanning to try a tanning bed. However, remember that the first tanning session should not exceed 5 to 8 minutes to avoid burns. During your next visit, you can decide to extend your tanning time. Remember that tanning sessions should not exceed 15 minutes, and the breaks between tanning sessions should be at least 48 hours. The lighter your complexion, the longer the intervals should be.
- For those with lighter skin tones (phototypes 1, 2, and 3), white bronzers or tanning accelerators will work well. For those who naturally tan to a relatively dark tan (phototypes 3 and 4). Those, who want to enhance it without using tingling products, we recommend bronzing accelerators (Tattoo, HE). For those with a higher skin phototype (phototype 4 and 5), tingling products (Very Sexy Legs, Magma) will work well. This is, provided they don't have sensitive or vascular skin.
Regardless of your skin type, don't forget to protect yourself while sunbathing. If you expose your skin to sunlight, for example, without using appropriate tanning products, you're seriously damaging it—over-drying it, which causes premature aging. Therefore, always use a professional tanning product before tanning in a tanning bed to prevent damage. ONYX tanning products will help you achieve this. They will deepen your tan, provide your skin with delightful nourishment, and protect it from harmful factors. Their ingredients soothe, moisturize, and ensure faster regeneration. The fragrances of our products will stimulate your senses.
How to apply balm?
Once you've chosen the right tanning lotion for your skin type and needs, you also need to learn how to apply it correctly. Apply the lotion evenly to your skin just before tanning. After spreading it, thoroughly dry your hands with paper towels or tissues available at the tanning salon to avoid leaving any residue. To facilitate the absorption of the lotion, exfoliate before tanning in the tanning salon, which will remove dead skin cells and help extend the life of your tan.