by Tanning Fanatic on June 30, 2010
Even if you’re not ready for it, unfortunately the Tan Tax goes into effect tomorrow. What does it mean to us? The tanning tax applies to all electronic products designed for tanning that use one or more ultraviolet lamps with wavelengths between 200 and 400 nanometers. The good news is that other sunless tanning options such as spray tans and tanning lotions are not included in the tax.
There’s no way around this, it sucks. To make matters worse, the tanning industry is the only group that was singled out for the tax. Some fear that it’ll cause salons to close. You don’t have to worry about Extreme Tan And Smoothies closing up shop anytime soon, but some industry experts like Joseph Levy, vice president of the International Smart Tan Network, estimate that 9,000 jobs are in danager and more than 1,000 salons are at risk of being forced to close their doors.
It’s also pretty obvious that the tax also targets middle-class and female business owners because approximately two-thirds of tanning salons in the U.S. owned by women, he said.
The 10% tanning tax replaced a 5% tax on cosmetic surgery that was originally included in the health care reform bill.
That tax, nicknamed the “Botax,” would have included everything from Botox injections to breast implants and other elective surgeries. However, it was cut out of the bill after heavy lobbying from the medical and dermatology industries.
Because Botax was expected to generate $5.8 billion, double what the tan tax is expected to raise, many tanning salon owners and tanners are upset about the last minute switch because the tanning tax directly targets middle class women businesses. The Botax would’ve mainly impacted richer people who would have been more able to handle higher prices.
What do you think about the tan tax? Do you think it’s fair?
by Tanning Fanatic on June 9, 2010
Used properly and safely, tanning beds can be safer than tanning outdoors at the beach or by the pool. A tanning bed regulates how much time you spend under UV rays and Extreme Tan And Smoothies has trained employees to check your skin type and will create a safe regime to help you tan. Plus our tanning beds and saloon employees follow guidelines provided by the US Food and Drug Administration, as well as other government agencies.
If you enjoy a golden tan, you can tan safely without fear of sunburns or cancer if you take certain precautions. First you need to know your skin type. It’s important to know because it will determine how long you should stay in the tanning bed. People with a skin type of I or II shouldn’t tan for very long.
The following is a list of the different skin types as described by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Skin Type I – Burns Usually, Hardly Tans
Skin Type II – Burns Easily, Light Tan
Skin Type III – Burns Moderately, Tans Progressively
Skin Type IV – Burns Minimally, Tans Dark
Skin Type V – Hardly Burns, Very Dark Tan
Skin Type VI – Burns Under Extreme Exposure, Naturally Very Dark
Indoor tanning is safe only when you tan for a short amounts of time and tanning should be regulated. Generally, we suggest starting at just 7 minutes and working your way up to the full time in a tanning bed to prevent getting burnt.
Another general tanning tip is to not tan repeatedly in less than 24 hours if possible. Your tan hasn’t fully developed and you will still be ‘tanning’ even without the sun. You may risk overexposure if you go in more often. Do not return to the tanning salon every day. Ask your Extreme Tan And Smoothies tanning salon professional for a preferred tanning schedule.
People who tan are often concerned about safety in regards to sunburns, skin cancer and much more. Overall, tanning can be safe if done properly. One of the best ways to tan safely is to regulate your tan with a tanning bed. When used properly, a tanning bed is limited exposure to ultraviolet rays, the same rays that the sun produces. With a tanning bed, you can time your exposure precisely and you will end up with a nice, glowing tan that was safe to get.
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by Tanning Fanatic on May 19, 2010
We’re very excited here at Extreme Tan And Smoothies home office today! We just received our first shipment of our exclusive private label line.
It’s called Spray Tan Can and is an anti-aging bronzing mist. It provides instant streak-free tan that is perfect for touch ups or full body tans. Plus, it’s more than just a deep tan. Your skin will be moisturized with anti-aging ingredients that give your skin a smooth, radiant look and feel. We’ve been testing it out behind the scenes and let’s just say the results have been very amazing.
It features innovative technology that allows you to have an air brushed tan in the privacy of your own home. It allows you have expert level results that would make your air brush professional envious.
You can find this in at your favorite Extreme Tan And Smoothies tomorrow!
by Extreme John on February 18, 2010
Now that we picked your brain and found out why you tan at a tanning salon and what your favorite tanning lotion is we figured we would have a little tanning discussion and find out how long all of you have been tanning indoors either in a tanning bed or uvfree sunless spray tanning. At first I thought this would be a pretty simple question, that was until I started trying to figure out exactly how long I have been tanning for, I will tell you at the end 
How Long Have You Been Tanning Indoors?
So how long have you been tanning indoors? Scroll down and leave a comment and tell us when you first started tanning, heck tell us what state you first tanned in and how old you were.
Oh yeah, I said I would tell you how long I’ve been tanning for at the end, I guess I should spill the beans…. I have been tanning indoors for about 18 years.
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by Extreme John on February 17, 2010
Tanning lotion addicts can be found everywhere in tanning salons all over the country and around the world, any avid indoor tanner will tell you that the key to the perfect tan is having the perfect tanning lotion for your skin type under your arm every time you go to tan. Well, that and making sure your skin is moisturized by using a high quality moisturizer specially formulated for indoor tanning.
Everyone that tans seems to have that all time favorite tanning lotion that they either use to use or currently use when tanning indoors, maybe it’s something like the old school Bomb Shell by Designer Skin or something new from Devoted Creations like Devoted Code. Either way we know you have a tanning lotion that you just love, take a second to leave a comment below and tell us what your favorite tanning lotion is and why.
Favorite Indoor Tanning Lotion
That’s the topic for this week’s tanning discussion, don’t forget you can connect with us via our Facebook Fan Page or on twitter at @etasflorida. We wouldn’t want you to miss out on next week’s topic and the other daily banter that we post here on this little indoor tanning blog.
P.s. Right now I would have to say that my favorite lotion is D3 by Devoted Creations, I like a very subtle cooling lotion and I noticed a tremendous difference in my color after using D3 on three times.
by Tanning Fanatic on February 7, 2010
Every once in a while we like to take a break from posting the everyday indoor tanning information and the best tanning specials in order to reach out to indoor tanning clients for your views on hot indoor tanning topics. Today’s topic will be pretty simple and shouldn’t be too pressing on your mind at all
When it comes to tanning indoors at an indoor tanning salon or spray tanning there are many different reasons behind why people decide to tan. We want to know why you choose to tan indoors, take a quick second to leave a comment and tell us why you prefer indoor tanning over tanning outdoors (if that’s the case).
See I told you it would be an easy one, next week we will find out what tanning lotion your currently using so don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook Fan Page or subscribe to our newsletter, that way you know as soon as we update. Oh yeah, you can also follow us on twitter @etasflorida.
