Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, the process is the same. Ultraviolet rays stimulate skin cells to produce melanin, the pigment that makes your skin tan.

There are two types of ultraviolet light rays -- UV-A and UV-B. Different indoor tanning units use different combinations of these two tanning rays. Whatever the combination, your exposure times are regulated by the sunbed controllers at Sun Season Tanning Salon to minimize your risk of sunburn or overexposure. By controlling the type and amount of UV light you receive in your bed, there is no doubt that Sun Season Tanning Salon is the best, smartest place in Shanghai to acquire a tan. However, there are some precautions you should take to maximize your enjoyment of your tanning bed.

Q. Can I use tanning machine when I am taking some medications?
If you are taking any medications, please check with your doctor or pharmacist. Some medications can cause reactions with UV light.

Q. What should I wear in the tanning bed?
Since each tanning bed is in a private room, you can wear (or not wear) whatever you are most comfortable in.

Q. Do I have to wear eye protection?
Yes, we recommend to use eye protection because eyelids are not thick enough to protect your eyes from UV damage. Sun Season provides FDA-approved eyewear at no charge in each tanning room.

Q. Why are lotions necessary?
Tanning without a lotion will deplete your skin of its much-needed moisture. Lotions can help stimulate the production of melanin so that your skin tans more quickly, gets darker and keeps its tan longer. Plus, our lotions have moisturizers that keep your skin soft and healthy. Our premium lotions deliver vitamins, moisturizers, oils, and other ingredients to revitalize the skin and encourage melanin production, which gives you a tan appearance. Please ask our experienced Sun Season staff for tanning lotions. We offer lotions of Viva Brazil, Body International and Radical.

Q. Why is moisturized skin important for a tan?
Healthy, moist skin will tan quicker, get darker and keep its tanned appearance longer because the melanin is produced rapidly and the skin also will not exfoliate as quickly when it is properly moisturized.

Enjoy your tanning at Sun Season Tanning Salon.