How to Keep a Tan All Year Long

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The other day I was in my apartment office grabbing a package, and one of the girls complimented me on my tan. This happens all the time now, everyone wonders how I stay so tan in January and feel confident wearing so many skirts and dresses (like my super comfy chenille dress in this post)! Some people even as where I’ve been on vacation! While I wish I was laying back on a beach, I’m definitely not. However, I have found the best way to maintain my tan and look bronzed all year!

​​​​​​​Before last year, I pretty much dealt with paleness, and didn’t notice much in person, but when I saw the photos, I couldn’t stand the ghostly look of my skin, especially when it was springtime and I started wearing skirts and shorts more! I stared getting regular spray tans at Palm Beach Tan and it was the best thing ever. I always had a “just came back from vacation” look, and constant compliments on my tan.

For me, being tan helped with my confidence in real life and my photos. It’s really tough getting out in front of a camera when you don’t feel your best! So, I’m offering up my tips to you to share how I keep my tan all year long!

The answer is: A Palm Beach Tan Membership. Right now they have amazing deals on the PBT One Membership, so I’m sharing the details below!

How to Keep a Tan All Year Long

PBT One Sunbed Membership

What You Get

• Ongoing access to Silver Level tanning beds
• Eligibility for Stay and Save so you can receive Tan Dollars to use on products, packages, and to unfreeze your account.

Silver Level tanning beds are a great way to build your base tan before being out in the sun for the first time in a year, or going on a vacation. These beds have lower intensity lamps with higher intensity of (UVB rays) which help with optimum melanin production. Always talk to your PBT tanning consultant about which level and exposure is right for you. And remember to follow the Golden Rules of Tanning.

*I do not personally use the beds to keep my tan, but I know many people who use them before vacations, or regularly to help keep their skin clear.

PBT One Spray Tan Membership

What You Get

• One Sunless Silver spray tan a month
• Eligibility for Stay and Save so you can receive Tan Dollars to use on products, packages, and to unfreeze your account.

We’re back in my comfort zone with the spray tans! I get 1-2 spray tans a month, and use self tanners in between. (Palm Beach Tan has great at home sunless options!)

With the PBT One Membership you may have guessed you get one spray tan a month. You could use this for special occasions, events, or just a mid-month confidence booster! Silver level sunless booths include Mystic Tan and Versa Spa.

The Tanning Experts and team at Palm Beach Tan has been amazing (and patient) with me in finding my perfect glow. At first I was such a newbie, I just kept getting the same thing, but in the last few months I changed my regime and I think I’ve found the perfect shade for me! Spray tanning is super quick and lasts a few days. I’ve had anywhere from 3-7 (depending on what I’ve chosen to get), but 5 days is pretty typically how long my spray tans look their best. Your tan is totally customizable and you can choose upgrade options such as Medium or Dark color, bronze boost, accelerator, or even scents!