☀️Tanning Tip Tuesday☀️ How to avoid the “bunny tail” or white spots on lower back or under your arms or sides: ✅ when using a lay down bed always reposition your body every few minutes to achieve an even tan. Switch from side to side and rest your arms behind your head .
It's caused by laying against the acrylic of the tanning bed, not allowing adequate blood flow to those areas. No blood flow=no tan Switch it up between the lay downs and standup!
Ideally, you should wear as little as possible to minimize tan lines. Avoid makeup and perfume: These products can act as a barrier to UV rays, causing uneven tanning. So, go makeup-free and perfume-free during your tanning session. It's also important to protect your face while building color.
Can white spots after tanning bed be treated? Use a gentle cleanser. Moisturize regularly. Wear a Daily SPF cream. Use a mild cortisone as spot treatment for 1 week. See your Dermatologist. Yes, the white spots can be treated with a product called halt.
As you progress in your tanning journey your skin becomes thicker. This means it is harder for UV light to penetrate your skin. That is typically when you will reach a point where your skin is not getting any darker.
☀️Tanning Tip Tuesday☀️ How to avoid the “bunny tail” or white spots on lower back or under your arms or sides: ✅ when using a lay down bed always reposition your body every few minutes to achieve an even tan. Switch from side to side and rest your arms behind your head .
Avoid using harsh or fragranced products immediately after tanning, as they may further irritate the skin.
What's the best way to lie in a tanning bed? We recommend lying on your back with your arms several inches away from your sides. You'll want to keep your palms facing up and make sure there's a slight bend in your knees.
How quickly will I tan on a sunbed? The speed of tanning varies by skin type. Fair skin (Type I) shouldn't use a sunbed and (Type II) may take 5-7 sessions, while medium skin (Types III and IV) often see results in 3-5 sessions.
Moisturize or Not to Moisturize
If you're using a spray tan, forego the moisturizer right before your session. It can actually create a barrier and will keep the color from getting to your skin, just like hair will. With a tanning bed, use a moisturizer the night before and after your session.
If you're going commando, it might be a good idea to protect your most sensitive parts, such as nipples and genitals, because the skin is more sensitive and could be more prone to burning (you definitely don't want to burn there-ouch!).
If you prioritise comfort and relaxation, a lay-down bed is likely the best fit, especially for those who find stand-up beds more intense. If you prefer a faster, more efficient session with even coverage, stand-up tanning may be the way to go.
❤️🔥 If you struggle with white patches on to top of your bum and shoulders we have some tanning tips for you! 🍑 White patches are caused by body's pressure when lying on a tanning bed. Pressure applied to areas of the body prevents proper blood circulation.
No, you don't need to flip over in a tanning bed. In fact, many people tan stomach-down because it's more comfortable that way. However, if you want an evenly distributed tan, then you should flip over halfway through your session so that both sides of your body get equal exposure to the UV rays.
Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for skin type 2. The European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.
Bunny Proofing Your Beds:
Blocking off access to the underside of beds is pretty much the same as for couches. Those cube shelves are great, or you can you untreated wood boards. Fitted pieces of plexiglass are another good option, though more pricey. There are also some fancier furniture blocking products on amazon.
Chicky Lavallee you clearly don't know anything about rabbits and it shows. Their tails are highly sensitive and in a natural blind spot. It's extremely easy to pull their tails off if you have it in your hand and they get spooked.
The fluffy tails dry exceptionally well and you can leave them on the plant if want to keep them as an accent in your winter garden, or cut and dry them by hanging in a bunch upside down. They dry beautifully and last for months, refusing to shatter the way some textured grasses do after drying.
Compared to the rest of the body, skin on the legs does not produce the same amount of melanin, which results in legs getting less tan. Skin on the legs is thicker and harder and the UV light from the sun or sunbeds cannot easily penetrate it.
Exfoliate: Dead skin cells can block UV rays from reaching fresh skin layers and hinder tanning. Exfoliate a day or two before your session to remove dead skin cells and get even tanning. Moisturise Properly: Hydrated skin absorbs UV rays more efficiently, thus better results.