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What's your skin type?
Tanning is not a one-size-fits all. Getting a beautiful UV tan means something different for everyone. That’s because the amount of UV exposure needed to acquire a tan is different for a fair-skinned red-head than it would be for a central European with an olive complexion.
JCTA professional sunbed salons understand that. That’s why tanning professionals are trained to get you the appropriate amount of UV exposure while minimizing your risk of sunburn. Your smart tanning regimen begins with determining your particular skin type.
The fairest skin type – known as Skin Type 1 – cannot suntan and should not use UV tanning equipment. (See spray-on tanning) But darker skin types can develop suntans. For those who can develop suntans, our system gradually acclimatizes you to UV exposure based on your skin type.
Skin Type 1
You have light features and are very sensitive to light. You always burn and cannot tan. Professional tanning salons will not allow you to UV tan.
We suggest you look into spray tanning.
Are you a Skin Type 1?
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You have light features, are sensitive to light and usually burn. However, you can tan lightly. Developing a tan at a professional tanning salon will be a very gradual process.
Are you a Skin Type 2?
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You have a normal sensitivity to light. You do burn on occasion, but you can tan moderately. Developing a tan at a professional salon will be a gradual process.
Are you a Skin Type 3?
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Your skin is tolerant of sunlight, so you seldom burn and can tan moderately. You will be able to develop a tan relatively quickly at a professional tanning salon.
Are you a Skin Type 4?
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You have naturally dark skin and features. You can develop a dark tan, and you rarely burn. You will be able to develop a tan quickly at a professional tanning salon.
Are you a Skin Type 5?
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Your skin is black. You rarely sunburn and have an extreme tolerance to sunlight. Tanning will have little to no effect on the color of your skin.
Are you a Skin Type 6?
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The JCTA believes that reducing risk for any type of equipment, whether it be a sunbed, a car or ATV, is about who controls the equipment. JCTA Member salons follow these standards to protect their sunbed clients: