 The sun is the source of all life. Its energy is immeasurable and legendary...its strength is immense. While it brightens and warms our environment and offers us many benefits, its power must be acknowledged and respected.
Today, we know that almost any kind of activity can cause harm if done in excess and without precautions. We also know that there are some fundamental ways to minimize the risks involved in many of the activities in which we choose to participate. The same is true for sun exposure and indoor tanning. In our society, a great tan can convey vitality and an active lifestyle. Individuals with tans are often perceived to be more fit, attractive and healthy looking. These are only a few
of the reasons why you may have thought about tanning in a salon. The information below will help you understand more about the tanning process and give you guidelines to follow as you visit our salon. Indoor tanning allows you to control exactly what kind of ultraviolet light your skin
receives, thereby reducing your risk of ever contracting a sunburn. It also allows you to eliminate many other environmental variables that can't possibly be controlled outdoors. 
Control - You always know exactly what kind of ultraviolet light you are getting and
exactly how long you'll be getting it. Convenience - You never have to worry about inclement weather. It's always sunny and warm at Electric Sun. Speed - It doesn't take all day at the beach to get an indoor tan. Depending on your skin,
a couple of quick sessions a week is all it takes to maintain a golden brown tan. Service - We monitor your progress and advise you on how to properly maintain your tan, reducing your risk of ever contracting a dangerous sunburn.
Seasonality - Depending on the time of year, the sunlight you receive is more or less intense. Gauging how much exposure is too much, depending on the time of year, is always difficult. Location - Are you tanning at the beach, where the surrounding sand acts as a reflector for ultraviolet light? Are you snow skiing, where the snow has the same effect? Are you in the water, where the UV light penetrates beneath the surface more than you might think? Geography - Are you here in Los Angeles or in Cabo San Lucas? The intensity of the sun's ultraviolet light varies, getting more intense the closer you are to the Earth's equator. Again, this influences how long you can tan without getting burned outdoors. Weather Conditions - It is partly cloudy or sunny? Is it overcast completely or
raining? A significant amount of ultraviolet light penetrates through clouds, even on an overcast day. The Ozone Layer - Regular changes in the Earth's outer atmosphere affect the amount of ultraviolet light from the sun that reaches the planet surface. It is virtually
impossible to know from day to day how these conditions will change. Worrying About Sunburn - Have you ever spent a day outside, only to be surprised at the end of the day by a sunburn? Or maybe you didn't get a sunburn when you
expected you should. All the variables listed above make tanning outdoors a guessing game.
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