33. I am continuously tanning, but I can’t get any darker. What’s going on?

Many people refer to this as a tanning “plateau”. As your tan builds your skin becomes thicker, and it becomes difficult for the UV rays to pass through the top layer of skin. When this happens, the best thing you can do is keep your skin very, very moisturized. If you have never used a breakthrough lotion, now is the time for you to try one! Breakthrough lotions are specifically designed to help give you the extra moisture and tanning power you need. Otherwise, we recommend you that you use a different highly moisturizing tanning lotion and tan extender. You may even try an accelerator for a few tanning sessions to soften up your skin and “jump start” your melanin production, then try a bronzer or breakthrough lotion. You may also choose to try a different tanning bed than your normal one. You can either go down a level or up a level. Either way, you will be tanning with a lamp that provides a different ratio of UVA and UVB, so you will be receiving a “different” color production. It is best to change up your lotion and tanning equipment from time to time so your skin will keep developing color and not become “immune” to one certain bed or product. Moisture is the key to a great looking tan!