Is there such a thing as "responsible tanning"?

At Hollywood Tans, we are firm believers in "responsible tanning." Responsible tanning consists of:

1. Moderation: All human activity presents risk, especially if not done in moderation. At Hollywood Tans, we recommend doing everything you can to avoid sunburn. This includes tanning in moderation, avoiding all UV exposure until a sunburn has completely healed, avoiding UV exposure entirely if you are a skin type 1 as per the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Test ("highly sensitive to UV exposure, always burns, never tans"), using SPF when tanning outdoors, and allowing our staff members to determine your exposure time when tanning. For indoor tanning, we recommend you tan only as much as needed to achieve your desired beauty / health goals, no more than once per 24 hours for no longer than the recommended exposure time as determined by your skin type.

2. FDA Regulated Equipment: All of Hollywood Tans' UV tanning equipment is regulated by the FDA and controlled by a computer operated point of sale system that regulates and records all tanning time. As a result, no tanning booth in our salon will exceed the maximum allowed exposure.

3. Parental Consent for Minors: Any customer under the age of 18 who wishes to UV tan will be required to have a parent sign their release form in person.

4. Protective eyewear: As per Georgia and federal requirements, customers must wear approved protective eyewear while tanning indoors. When proper eyewear is not used during the tanning process, the potential for eye injury is greatly increased. Some eye injuries and disorders include Photokeratitis (Cornea Sunburn), Cataracts, Pterygium (Abnormal tissue growth) and damage to the cornea. Towels, scarves or closed eyelids do not adequately protect eyes from ultraviolet exposure.

5. UV-Free Tanning: While we at Hollywood Tans promote responsible UV tanning, we also offer the 100% UV-Free Instant Tan powered by Mystic in each of our salons.