Pre Holiday Base Tanning

Us Londoners know winter better than anyone. For us, the season is full of cold, short days and long nights. So, when we get the chance to escape to someplace tropical, a lot of us can’t wait to spend time in the sun.  Here is where a base tan comes in.

Tanning before Holiday will be a great start to a great time! So, that pasty white skin that has been covered up by turtlenecks and long underwear for the last few months is hitting the beach! Yes, use sunblock- but I would also recommend getting a base prior to heading our.  That sun that is far hotter and closer than in Northern Wisconsin. Nobody wants to start their vacation by burning the first day! Getting a good base prior to your trip can help prevent this from happening. However, everything we do should be within moderation. That is why there are guidelines for tanning time and frequency.

So how long should you tan before you leave?

Generally, you will begin to notice results after a few tanning sessions.  However, it may take several weeks of regular tanning (about three times a week) to acquire a good tan. If you are developing a base tan before going on a winter vacation, please start tanning two to three weeks before you are scheduled to leave.

It is important to note that getting a base tan will not stop you from needing sunblock when you head out into the sun.  However, a great base tan combined with regular sunblock use will keep you from getting laid up on the first day, and coming back looking like a lobster. Because who wants to spend their holiday in pain?!