Great Dock Canoe Race

Zoom Tan was a sponsor for the 36th Annual Great Dock Canoe Race this year in Naples. Fla. 

Pauly Shore, seen here with some Zoomers, made an appearance at the event.

All proceeds raised went to the Naples Zoo.

New Sunscreen Rules

For years Dermatologists have been saying the daily use of sunscreen is necessary in shielding ones skin from "harmful" UV rays. Recently, however, it has been argued that key ingredients in sunscreens are more harmful than helpful, and SPF claims have been questioned by consumers.

Today an article was published by Dr. Leslie Baumann, M.D, which brings light to consumers new changes in regulating sunscreens.

Some of the changes include:

•  Labeling a sunscreen as “broad spectrum”.... "the product must shield skin from 90% of UVA rays, and have an SPF of all least 15, which means it provides protection from UVB rays as well."

• Labeling Cosmetics..."Expect to see many of those sun protection claims go away—or to see skin cancer and skin aging warnings on products that do not meet the broad-spectrum criteria."

• Waterproof and Sweat proof Labeling, regardless of the formula every sunscreen must be reapplied every 2 hours..."New labeling rules only allow companies to state that a sunscreen is “water-resistant for 40 minutes” or “very water-resistant for 80 minutes.”" 

To find out more about the changes in regulations on sunscreen click HERE

Be in the know - Skin Type

One of the most important pieces of information you need to know when you go tanning is your skin type. The salon associate is trained to help identify and further educate you what skin type you are if you are unsure. Zoom Tan salon associates are all trained in sunburn prevention. Burning of the skin by UV rays is what causes damage to cells and may result in various forms of skin cancers. TANNING is not linked to skin cancer. Tanning is your body's natural protection to harmful UV rays.

It is very important to understand your skin type and how it will affect your tanning ability. Skin Type I tanners can not UV tan without burning. This is when understanding the importance of burning prevention is most important. Some Type I skin types believe by burning their skin it will inevitably create a tan. FALSE. Type 1 skin types need to be shown an alternative to UV tanning, such as spray tanning. Skin type II tanners are prone to burning, but with patience will develop a tan.

Developing the best tan means understanding your skin type, and the products and equipment you use.

What is your skin type?

Tanning helps in the fight against Cancer

For the past few decades Dermatologists - with the help of various media outlets - have convinced a large portion of the public that indoor tanning is the cause of many forms of skin cancer. However, there is little evidence linking the two. A recent study shows that there is in fact no association between indoor tanning and melanoma.

"In a recent review of the available research into the relative risk for malignant melanoma and tanning bed use, the researchers concluded that tanning bed use was not associated with melanoma, and, in fact, can decrease ten times more cancers than they might potentially contribute to"


There are many factors involved in choosing a "safer" tanning bed. including the type of ballasts used and the amount of UVA that is released. Beds that emit less UVA rays than the sun are consider "safer" along with beds that use electronic ballasts instead of magnetic ballasts. (Zoom Tan beds fall under both of these categories).


For more information on this studies findings click here

Santas Vacation Destination- Naples Christmas Parade 2011

 

Tuesday Dec 6 was the annual Naples Christmas parade. The theme this year was "Capturing the spirit of a Naples Christmas".  Here in Naples its Christmas at the Beach, so what better way to decorate our float than as an island? But...it wasn't just any island it was Zoom Tans Elf Island, Santas Vacation Destination!

Above are some of Zoom Tans elves ready to spread the gift of glow to Downtown Naples.

Scroll down to see more pictures from the parade, and check out Kenny Chesneys song!

All I Want For Christmas Is A Real Good Tan

 

In Naples we celebrate Christmas at the beach with decorated palm trees and a tan, but at Zoom Tan it would not be Christmas without a big PURPLE Christmas tree.

The Zoom elves loved seeing everyone with their Christmas glows, and are excited for next year!
In Naples all you need for Christmas is a "real good tan" a Zoom Tan!

*Unfortunately, not everyone can celebrate in Santas Vacation Destination...*

Halloween Weekend with Zoom Tan

Zoom Tan spent Halloween weekend with Fright Factory at Gulf Coast Town Center, and boy was it scccaaaryyyy!

Marie even got to go in the 3D Factory!

 Check out the Zoom Tan girls and their new Pale & Pasty SCARY friends!

Allie and Jessica made friends with some ghoulish characters at the Zoom Tan tent.

They don't even look scared! 

The line was out the door every night this past weekend with people of all ages looking for a frightening good time. I would have to say it was quite a successful event. 

The Zoom tan tattoos were a hit with the little ones; we went through a whole box! 

I think the best night was Sunday when everyone was dressed up in their best costumes from princesses to devils, monsters to fairies!! 

Zoom Tan employees in salons and at corporate got in on the Halloween fun by dressing up Monday for a last Halloween hooraa!!

Look at Joe channeling his inner princess and Mish finding her inner Devil!!! Mwuahaha

Hope EVERYONE had a safe and Happy Halloween!!

Fright Factory

Zoom Tan is sponsoring the Ft Myers Fright Factory at Gulf Coast Town Center!

Some of the Zoom Girls were out with the tent for the opening night handing out free spray tans and other zoom gear. Over 400 people showed up to see all the scary & PASTY ghosts and ghouls that have been hiding in the old Boarders for the past few weekends.