Get a Safer Tan

The initial burn, a primary reddening, base burn and “getting the sunburn out of the way” are all terms that we’ve come up with to describe the first outdoor sunning session of the season.

A close consideration of these various phrases, particularly taken out of context, would leave any reader wondering whether a relaxing day outside or a Medieval torture process was being implied.

Instead of subjecting yourself to another round of skin sheering madness, consider starting off with a faux tan this year.

While at home tanning can be a little bit risky, getting a few misplaced smudges on your palms is a lot less scary than some of the powerful rays emitted by tanning beds and the sun.

CVS carries a number of products – including popular and pretty bottles by Banana Boat – to achieve that at home glow or to add a layer of protection to ensure glowing skin and sun safety.

Try one of the Jergens Natural Glow products, which allow skin to grow increasingly tanner with each use, providing for skin that will shine, without making the faux part of the browning so incredibly obvious.

Even the most steady-handed individual might be intimidated by altering the color of his or her skin. Consider one of Beach Bum’s sunless tanning booths, where private, quick sessions with excellent results abound.

For a more intense experience, receive a full air brush tan. A specialist will mix a formula based off of your skin tone and color to create the maximal shade for you. Airbrush tanning is certainly an artistic practice, as the specialist will use a variety of techniques to reach the optimal goal of even coverage with a rich color.   

Whether it’s eating cheese fries every Saturday, going out for one too many cigarette breaks or getting too much exposure from the sun's rays, we all have our vices. If you absolutely must have a traditional tanning booth experience, please be aware of the possible effects before doing so.

From bronze up to the diamond level, Beach Bum offers packages to suit your needs and your budgets. While the bronze package features basic beds with prices as low as $4 per tan, the diamond package includes top technology in tanning bed developments, with prices starting at $14 per tan.

At the titanium level, package purchasers can practice safer sun soaking with UV-free sunless tanning equipment.