Safe Tanning
Smart tanning means respecting both the risks and benefits involved with sun exposure and making intelligent decisions based on that information. We are here to help you understand that balance.
1. NEVER OVER EXPOSE YOUR SKIN!!!
2. MOIST SKIN TANS BEST. Always use a moisturing and accelerating lotion prior to tanning AND always use an after tan lotion,or after shower hydrating moisturizer.
3. ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR EYES WITH GOGGLES OR WINKIES.
4. USE A SUN SCREEN ON LIPS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN SENSITIVE AREAS OF YOUR BODY.
5. NEVER TAN WHILE TAKING MEDICATIONS UNLESS APPROVED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN.
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*NEW JERSEY STATE LAW*
As per the state of NJ, NO ONE under the age of 14 can tan under any circumstance. In addition, Anyone between the ages of 14 - 17 must have written and signed consent from a parent or legal guardian. Please bring a parent or leagal guardian and a photo ID on your first visit. Thanks!
List of Photosensitive Medications
Anticonvulsants
o Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol)
o Divalproex (Depakote)
o Gabapentin (Neurontin)
o Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
o Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
o Topiramate (Topamax)
Antidepressants
o Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
o Citalopram (Celexa)
o Desipramine (Norpramin)
o Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
o Fluoxetine (Prozac)
o Paroxetine (Paxil)
o Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Antidiabetics
o Glimepiride (Amaryl)
o Glyburide (Micronase)
Antimicrobials
o Acyclovir (Zovirax)
o Azithromycin (Zithromax, ZMax)
o Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
o Doxycycline (Periostat)
o Erythromycin/sulfisoxazole
(Pediazole)
o Itraconazole (Sporanox)
o Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
o Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
(Bactrim, Septra)
o Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Antimigraine agents
o Almotriptan (Axert)
o Naratriptan (Amerge)
o Rizatriptan (Maxalt)
o Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
o Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
Antipsychotics
o Aripiprazole (Abilify)
o Clozapine (Clozaril, Fazaclo)
o Haloperidol (Haldol)
o Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
o Quetiapine (Seroquel)
o Risperidone (Risperdal)
o Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Cardiovascular drugs
o *Amiodarone (Pacerone)
o Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
o Benazepril (Lotensin)
o Captopril (Capoten)
o Carvedilol (Coreg)
o Diltiazem ER (Cardizem LA, Tiazac)
o Fenofibrate (Lofibra, Tricor)
o Fluvastatin (Lescol)
o Furosemide (Lasix)
o Hydrochlorothiazide
o Lisinopril (Prinivil)
o Losartan (Cozaar)
o Lovastatin ER (Mevacor)
o Moexipril (Univasc)
o Nifedipine (Adalat)
o Pravastatin (Pravachol)
o Quinapril (Accupril)
o Ramipril (Altace)
o Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
o Simvastatin (Zocor)
o Triamterene (Dyrenium)
NSAIDs
o 5-ASA (Pentasa)
o Celecoxib (Celebrex)
o Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren)
o Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
o Meloxicam (Mobic)
o Nabumetone (Relafen)
o Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Skin agents
o Clindamycin topical (Clindagel)
o Imiquimod (Aldara)
o Isotretinoin (Accutane, Amnesteem)
o Minocycline (Dynacin)
Miscellaneous category
o Alendronate (Fosamax)
o Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
o Promethazine (Phenergan)
o Selegiline (Eldepryl)
o Sibutramine (Meridia)
o Sildenafil (Viagra)
o *Tacrolimus (Prograf, Protopic)
o Vardenafil (Levitra)
Anti-HIV drugs
o Atazanivir (Reyataz)
o Ritonavir (Norvir)
Muscle Relaxants
o Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
Insomnia Treatments
o Zolpidem (Ambien)
o Zaleplon (Sonata)
