Monthly Archives: July 2022

The Calissa FAQ Guide to getting the Perfect Summer Tan

Here at Calissa, we’ve written a guide based on some of the most common questions about the best tanning methods, how tanning works, skin types, and some general tanning tips you’ll need for your tanning sessions out in the sun this summer. So whether you’re on sunbeds, parks with friends, or just out in the garden, here’s how to get the perfect bronze tint to your skin.

What is a tan, and how do you get one?

THE SCIENCE: The Sun’s rays contain two types of UV (Ultraviolet) radiation that reach your skin: UVA, and UVB. UVB radiation burns the upper layers of the skin, causing the famous reddish sunburn. UVA radiation is what actually makes people tan, penetrating to the lower layers of the skin. Here, they trigger skin cells called melanocytes into producing melanin, the browning pigment that creates tanning.
Melanin is the body’s way of protecting skin from burning. People with more