use eyewear
Always use eye protection. The skin of your eyelid is very thin, and the UV that passes through is damaging to your eye itself.

remove makeup
If your makeup contains any SPF, it is best to remove it or you may not tan evenly.

use all your lotion
Use the entire package of lotion, and double up on dry areas such as shaved legs.

don't tan too frequently
We recommend tanning every other day at the most to avoid a premature plateau.

don't count on clothing to protect you
UV can travel right through many materials like cotton. Putting a towel over your face will not fully protect you from UV exposure, and wearing a Tshirt on the beach only provides protection equal to SPF 15.

don't use outdoor lotions indoors
Outdoor lotions usually contain SPF, which you do not want when indoor tanning. Our machines already filter the UV to minimize burning, so extra SPF can virtually negate the session. In addition, most outdoor tanning oils contain mineral oil, which can damage the acrylic in our beds.

don't "burn first"
Don't make the mistake of thinking that you have to burn before you can tan. UV damage (IG3)can actually slow your tanning process and is totally unrelated to production of a tan.