Solarium

Protect yourself from the harmful Aussie sun by building up your natural colour barrier in our solariums.

• Helps relieve depression,

• stimulates vitamin D,

• helps relieve skin conditions,

• Builds the bodies natural protects against the harmful rays of the sun

We acknowledge and support voluntary standards

The voluntary Australian/New Zealand standard ‘Solaria for cosmetic purposes’ (AS/NZS 2635:2002) acknowledges the continuing popularity of indoor tanning, and sets out requirements for operators to minimise your risk as much as possible for customers.

Our customers simply feel great after a visit to the solarium. In fact, many can't wait to return for another warmly soothing, yet invigorating treatment.

Such is the soothing sensation, it's common practice to run directly from the gymnasium.

Words can hardly express the feeling of pure indulgence. Your visit is the perfect way to de-stress after work.  Be prepared to feel "on top of the world", with a smile to match, at the end of it.

Each of the Seasons delivers particular tanning benefits. Here's how you could maximise your experience.

:: Autumn ::
At the end of summer, many people are thinking about heading north.

:: Winter ::
If you're feeling cold and need to warm up for an emotional boost, a tan is the answer. For those going into the sun, this is the perfect way to avoid burning in the sun by being prepared.

:: Spring ::
Now that winter is over, we can provide a managed programme to end the hibernation, ready for summer.

:: Summer ::
Many people like to develop a tan prior to exposing themselves to the sun.

We want to make sure your experience is as worry free and comfortable as possible. What a lot of people don't realize until they experience it first hand is that indoor tanning is a very relaxing experience. One of the reasons people use a solarium is for the stress relief a relaxing tanning experience brings.

When you first come in for your appointment, we will ask you to fill out a consent form. This information will consist of your general information, as well as information regarding your skin type. This will assist our staff in choosing the optimum tanning time and schedule for you. Please be sure to answer accurately to avoid the risk of burning.

Our staff is professionally trained Beauty Therapists so if you have any questions at all about your skin, how your skin tans or any questions about the room or tanning equipment please ask. Our staff is there to ensure your experience is a positive one.

We will then make sure you are equipped with the following:

Protective Eyewear - your eyes have almost no protection against UV rays. Therefore, protective eyewear is mandatory. We provide eyewear free of charge, although we do recommend purchasing your own pair.

Indoor Tanning Lotion - your skin will tan better when your skin is clean and moisturised and tanning lotion is specially formulated to produce a better result than tanning without it. These can be purchased once you arrive in sample or regular sizes.

Towel - we provide a towel for your convenience and to cover up areas not normally exposed to UV light.

Once you are comfortable with all of the information we will explain how to use the tanning bed. Once you have applied your lotion, you may start the bed at anytime by simply turning the switch to on. All of our bed timers are controlled by electronic timers, so you never have to worry about the time remaining as your bed will shut off automatically.

Solarium Tanning is a private affair and tanners can have nude or wear under garments, depending on your individual preference. We can supply sun blockers for protection against UV exposure.

Before leaving the store, you will have an opportunity to store your lotion behind our front desk so that it is always waiting for you when you come in.

If you have any other questions about your session, please ask one of our friendly staff members

Decided against using a solarium, why not try our spray tanning instead

Government and industry working together

NSW Health has a Solarium Stakeholder Working Group - with representatives from NSW Health, the Australasian Solarium Association, the Cancer Institute, NSW Cancer Council, the Centre for Research and Psycho-oncology (CheRP), Department of Local Government, Local Government and Shires Association, Australia Solarium Association, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Fitness NSW, Advanced Association of Beauty Therapists and the Professional Hairdressers Association. This group is working to facilitate industry compliance with Standards Australia guidelines.

Discussions with this group have enabled the NSW Department of Health to bring compliance issues and skin cancers risks to the attention of the solaria industry.

Since July 2003, the Working Group has developed and distributed a combined industry package for solarium operators including Guidelines for Solarium Operators, a client consent form and a warning sign. Key guidelines conveyed in these materials include:

• Young people under 15 years of age should not be permitted to use solariums.
• Young people over 15 years but under 18 years must provide written parental consent, prior to using a solarium.
• Warning signs should be displayed about the dangers of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB).
• Client consent forms must be provided and completed by all solarium users prior to use.
• Each user should only have single sessions - no double sessions.
• Repeat exposure within 48 hours will not be allowed.
• A trained operator must supervise the use of any solarium.
• Clients with a particular skin-type (very white in colour, with lots of freckles) will not be allowed to use sun beds.

• Health warning signs informing you about the risks of using a solarium are clearly displayed.
• The solarium operator analyses your skin type — if you’re skin type 1, you are not to use the solarium.
• You’re asked to sign and date a client consent form.
• Goggles are provided or available for purchase, and the operator ensures that you wear them.
• The solarium looks clean and hygienic.
• You’ll be supervised while using the solarium.

Additionally:

• Some medications, including some antibiotics, antihistamines, oral contraceptive pills and drugs for treating certain conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, a heart condition or asthma, can make you UV-sensitive, so if you’re taking any medication get advice from your doctor first.
• Before using the solarium, ask how to stop the tanning session.
• Remove any cosmetics, deodorants or perfumes as they may enhance your sensitivity to UV exposure.
• Leave at least 48 hours between tanning sessions.
• Don’t combine indoor with outdoor tanning.

When solariums are a no-no

Don’t use solariums if you:

• Have skin type I.
• Have a large number of moles.
• Have a history of frequent childhood sunburn.
• Have had skin cancer.
• Are taking any medication that increases the sensitivity of the skin to UV radiation.
• Have received medical advice to avoid UV exposure.