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Acquiring a base tan, along with the use of sunscreen outdoors, can help protect you from sunburn on your tropical vacation. Each year, ~30 million Americans visit tanning salons to acquire a base tan that helps them avoid sunburn.

After building a base tan, the skin can be exposed to 3-4 times more sunlight before a sunburn develops. A base tan multiples the effect of outdoor sunscreen, making it easier to avoid overexposure and easier to enjoy your vacation!

Thanks to client education provided by the indoor tanning industry, research shows that indoor tanners are more likely to use sunscreen outdoors. Indoor tanners are also less likely to sunburn outdoors. Now that's what we call Smart Tanning!

If you're going on a tropical vacation and are looking to build a base tan, be sure to start early - we recommend at least a few weeks of regular UV exposure. It is important when you first begin tanning to tan more frequently but with low exposure times. If you tan often for short amounts and gradually increase your tan time, you will build a base tan while minimizing the risk of overexposure. The Smart Tan Certified Consultants at The Sun Factory will perform a skin type analysis at your first visit and determine an exposure schedule that will work best for you.

Need to stock up on SPF before your tropical getaway? No problem - your Certified Consultant can also help you find the products you need.