Holiday Spray Tanning

Spray Tans provide you an easier and more simple way to get your tan, you don’t have to sweat outside under the sun anymore just to get darker. Yes there are a number of Spray tanning products on the market, but one of most popular sprays is Mystic. Which now you can enjoy in the convenice of your home or on the go! Available online at Shop Now or your nearest Darque Immersion.

Tans for Cans at Darque Immersion Tanning

This holiday season Darque Immersion Tanning is hosting its annual Tans for Cans food drive to benefit the people and animals in our community. Last year, tanners donated more than 400 pounds of food from both our St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park locations! This year we’re shooting for at least 600 pounds! With our amazing clients and awesome freebies we know we can do it! Check out how you can not only help others but help yourself with these great incentives to GIVE!

New Tanning Lotion Skinny Couture

Be the woman you want to be… unleash your inner skinny girl! Extreme instant bronzers bathe your skin with the aura of the stars while the delayed bronzers work to give you the tan of your dreams. No need for a nip or tuck… this skinny girl formula does it all… Tightens, contours, firms and shapes while also getting rid of those little signs of aging. Skinny Girl… Hell Yeah!

Best Tanning Salon for Halloween

Darque Immersion Tanning has what you need to make your Halloween costume complete! Come see what the best tanning salon in St. Pete, Pinellas and beyond is offering. We have tanning specials on all the best equipment, including our Sungate, Beauty Angel, Mystic Spray, Hydration and more

Did you know?

Did you know that tanning helps strengthen your biological clock, resulting in better overall health? Having well-synchronized circadian rhythms, or biological clock, results in a better quality sleep, daytime alertness, and optimal health in general. With the weather getting cooler and schedules more hectic, it's still easy to get your daily does of sun- just stop by for a quick tan and you'll feel better than ever!

What can I do to make my Mystic Spray last longer?

The length of time your tan will last depends on how well you prepared before the session, and how you take care of your skin after the session. The most important aspect is to exfoliate before the session. The shallower the dead skin layer is, the longer it will take to fully build up and shed off. This means that the more perfectly you exfoliate your skin before spray tanning, the more even your tan will be and the longer it will last before fading. Additionally, moisturizing your skin every day will prevent premature exfoliation through drying. Ask a staff member which exfoliants and moisturizers are suggested to get the best results.

Back to School Tanning

It’s a busy time of the year… Summer is coming to an end, so you’re trying to get in as much summer fun as possible – all while getting ready for back-to-school season. Whether you are the one who is getting ready for school, or you’re getting your children ready for school, or both, don’t forget to make time for yourself.
Sometimes all you need is a little time away to relax to get back into the swing of things. And what better way to do this than to come to Darque Immersion Tanning. If time is a factor, here are some tips on how to get in and out of Darque Immersion Tanning as quickly as possible, but still come out relaxed, rejuvenated, and looking good.

- A Mystic sunless tanning session, less than a minute from start to finish to complete, and your tan lasts 5 – 7 days.
- If the bed you usually go into has a wait, talk to your Darque Girl or Guy about doing an Upgrade into a higher level bed. We have discounted Upgrades at a lower price.
- We have restrooms in all of our tanning salons, so feel free to touch up your makeup after you tan.
- Check out our hours of operation for each of our two locations – we open pretty early and stay open pretty late – so you will find a time that works better with your already busy schedule.

Now you can have tan legs!

Are your legs just really hard to tan? Legwork by Devoted Creations gives your legs that beautiful, bronzed glow you’ve been dreaming about. Cocoa butter allows for maximum tanning darkness while keeping your skin moist, and with the additions of macadamia oil, shea butter and natural bronzers you can keep your legs tan all year round!
Come in to Darque Immersion Tanning and get your own bottle of Legwork for only $18.00
~LISHA

Lose anywhere from 600-900 calories in the Hydration Station

Do you want to enhance your tan and bring it to the next level? Try our Hydration Station at Darque Immersion Tanning.

What is it?
The Hydration Station is an extradionary experience that uses hydrofusion, oxygen science skin care, and LED light technology for ultimate tan acceleration and skin conditioning. During the 20 or 30 minute session dense steam and radiant heat fill the Hydration Station while you enjoy relaxing music and lighting. Not to mention the vibrating massage and facial air; this Hydration Station is remarkable.

What does it do?
The Hydration Station has mutliple qualities:
- Promotes a darker, richer tan
- Provides natural skin cleansing, balancing, and moisturization
- Accelerates primer and DHA penetration
- Improves the apperance of skin tan
- Lose anywhere from 600-900 calories AND inches off your waist
- Removes dead skin cells for soft baby skin


Results:
From the Hydration Station you can expect clean, balanced, hydrated skin that will leave you with a vibrant glow and a flawless, even tan that will last longer.

~Sheila

NEW TANNING LOTION ALERT

OMG! I am already in love with this brand new lotion by Devoted Creations called HIGH DRAMA! Not only is the bottle super cute, it is an amazing lotion. High Drama will have you being at the center of it all. This exotic Cashmere blend is formulated with diamond dust skin illuminators to give your skin an immediate gorgeous sheen. It is also blended with unique Skin Perfecting Micro-Spheres that deliver a radiant, youthful glow to the skin which works to perfect skin tone and appearance. MelanoBronze technology will take you to the next level of tanning. This technology enhances the skin’s natural pigmentation to help you build up a natural and healthy looking tan, and this continues to work long after your tanning session.


Multiple advanced skin care technologies work in conjunction with one another to allow you to achieve a youthful look from head to toe. High Drama will bathe the skin in moisture and hydration leaving it silky, soft and smooth. I personally love its yummy Sugar & Spice fragrance, it will definitely have you causing drama everywhere you go! BE THE FIRST TO TRY IT TODAY at Darque Immersion Tanning!!!! ~Nicole

Devoted Creations Trust Fund Baby at Darque Immersion

Darque Immersion Tanning now offers Devoted Creations Trust Fund Baby!

Darque Immersion Orange Pop

Our Orange Pop event is this weekend and we’ve got fun, easy ways for you to WIN fun, FREE stuff!

Fill in the four missing words to Justin Timberlake’s song “Dirty Pop.” And RSVP to the Event! The first Facebook Fan to do this correctly WINS a FREE $25 Gift Card!
See you this weekend for more fun and easy ways to WIN!

“Orange Pop” *NSYNC, yo
B.B.T.
[Justin:]
Sick and tired of hearing
All these people talk about
What's the deal with this ______ life?
And when is gonna fade out?
The thing you got to realize
What we doing is not a _______
We got the gift of melody
We gonna bring it till the end
(Come on now)

[JC:]
It doesn't matter
'Bout the car I drive or
What I wear around my neck
All that matters
Is that you _________
That it's just about respect
It doesn't matter
About the clothes I wear
And where I go and why
All that matters
Is that you get _______ and
We'll do it to you every time
(Come on now)

FREE MYSTIC TANS

Who likes FREEBIES? Monday’s response to our Free Mystic Tan giveaway on Facebook was extremely popular with our Darque Immersion Tanning Fans! So we’ve decided to reward out tanners with more free tans through June!! Just post this image to your wall and tag Darque Immersion Tanning! Good luck :)

My First Tanning Experience...

I remember the first tanning salon I went to back in 2002, it was a tiny little “mom and pop” tanning salon called Caribbean Tan. It was pretty much a hole in the wall tanning place with small rooms that barely fit the tanning beds. Their basic bed was a 20 minute regular white bed with no facial tanners, there was no music expect for the boom box at the reception desk and each tanning room had a small little fan that hardly worked. The walls were all white except for the framed picture of the beach that was located in the back of the salon.
Stepping into Darque Immersion is a whole new world compared to my first tanning experience at Caribbean. What sets Darque Immersion Tanning apart from other salons is their superior tanning equipment. The tanning equipment is by market leaders Ultra Sun and Dr. Muller. They utilize only the highest quality components and continuous quality control…which guarantees excellent products and reliability. They offer a variety of different levels of tanning beds along with competitive pricing that will keep you coming back for more.


You can feel confident when you tan at Darque Immersion that you will be well taken care of. The staff here strives to ensure that your tanning experience is flawless while helping to achieve your goal of a deep, dark, golden tan and also maintaining healthy, radiant skin. You will be satisfied from the time you enter the doors to the time you leave. I defiantly believe that Darque Immersion has stepped it up in the tanning salon world and is the best around! Go see for yourself. *Remember if you refer a friend you will receive a FREE WEEK of Tanning for yourself– Nicole V.

Hollywood Bronze Tanning Lotion

Are you trying to get that Hollywood Bronze "look" like all the stars you see on T.V.? Are you tired of the same boring lotion you've been using and now it's just "played out" and not working for you?
Well, check out the new Ed Hardy lotion, Hollywood Bronze. This tanning lotion will give you an immediate, deep, glistening bronze tan. It also has an anti-aging and a firming amino-peptide complex in it as well! Hollywood Bronze not only has a great scent it has essential vitamins and oils to give you that deep tan you have always wanted. I have personally been using this lotion and I absolutely love it. From the scent, to the texture, to my dark results...this tanning lotion works wonders! I'm ready for the red carpet, are you??? - Rachel

Tingle Tanning Lotions

Are you ready to try a new tanning lotion? A great type of lotion that is sure to take your tan to a new level is a tingle lotion! Lotions that use the words hot, sizzle or tingle on the bottle are tingle lotions. These lotions contain the active ingredient Benzyl Nicotinate. Benzyl Nicotinate increases the skin cell’s microcirculation and oxygenation to produce deep, dark tanning results. Tingle products deliver a warming, reddening effect on the skin during the tanning session. Tingle lotions are great to tan those hard-to-tan areas of the body. Tingles are great for advanced tanners, but I would not recommend a tingle for new tanners, those with sensitive skin or those who handle young children. If you’re ready to step up your tan, try a tingle lotion during your next session at Darque Immersion Tanning!

10 Reasons You Should Be Tanning Right Now!

Reasons You Should Be Tanning Right Now!


Why wait until summer to begin your tanning routine? There are many benefits to starting the tanning process now as opposed to later in the year...

1. Spring Vacations – It may sound weird to tan before your vacation and times you’re going to be spending at the beach. However getting a good base tan before you hit the beach or out in the sun will help prevent sunburns and aid/speed up the natural tanning process!

2. Prom – and many end of the year school dances are right around the corner! Mystic Spray Tanning will help get rid of those tan lines and make all dress styles look amazing! Nothing goes better with the perfect dress like perfect skin!

3. Preparing for Summer – Tanning isn’t an instant process. It takes time. Why not get a jump on your perfect summer beach body? Have your bikini look fabulous on you from the very first time you step out in the sun!

4. Spring Holidays - Spring is typically a time when you wear light colors from whites to pastels. They will usually wash out someone with a pale or light complexion. Stand out by giving your dress the perfect accessory… your glowing radiant skin!

5. Weddings – Spring is the most popular of all seasons for weddings. Whether you’re the bride who needs to stand out from your white dress, or you’re looking to stand out from the rest of the guests. A perfect even tan is the best way to accomplish what you’re looking for!

6. Winter is Over – It’s time to get rid of that winter white skin!! Your new spring wardrobe will thank you for making it look better with your perfectly tanned skin!

7. Relieve Stress – The winter months are stressful ones. So are the ones leading up to summer with the end of school fast approaching. Why not take a break now and have a little “you” time? Rejuvenate your skin and your mind with a little pampering.

8. Here Comes the Rain – The rainy season has just started. Beat the weather by tanning indoors on your schedule. Nothing can stop you from achieving that perfect tan when you set the rules!

9. Special Events – whether it’s a party, shower, or a first date! Mystic Tan has got your back during those last minute events that you would like to look your best for. Get your instant amazing results within mere hours! Mystic when you’re in crunch time!

10. Because You Deserve It! – Don’t you deserve to look and feel your best? Get your daily dose of vitamin D to help promote the healthiest skin possible while looking amazing!

Whatever your reason, Darque Immersion is here for you! We have the best tanning products, State of the art equipment, and an awesome staff to help you achieve any result!

Lets Hear Your Reason!

Will Swimming Affect My Sunless Tan?

Sunless Tans are one of our favorites at Darque Immersion Tanning! One of the questions we hear a lot of sunless tanners ask is… Will swimming affect my tan? Swimming in chlorinated water or salt water can fade the Mystic Tan results, cause possible streaking and will diminish the length of your tan. However, normal activities such as bathing, showering or physical activities will not affect the quality of the tan.

Self-Tanning Spray in a Can

Have you used our Mystic Skin Care Line? What about the Sunless
Self-Tanning Spray in a Can?

If you enjoy mystic tanning but dont have the time to upkeep your mystic tan then the Sunless Self-tanning Spray is the solution to all your mystic problems! I for one can say that I have used this product and it is a great investment if you are as addicted to mystic tan as I am and are looking for a way to upkeep your mystic tan! The Sunless Spray is Alcohol- free, quick-drying, and includes a deep penetrating tanning formula. The Sunless spray goes on Streak Free and gives you a Natural Looking Tan with out haveing to step foot in the mystic booth!



How to:
To apply the spray you would have a friend or family member hold the spray approx. 6 to 8 inches away from your skin. Then you would spray in
a continous motion from side to side until the area being applied is
completely covered with the mist. Let sit and dry for about a minute or two.

Where:
The Sunless Spray can be applied to the whole body but may also be used as a touch up for any lighter spots on the body. You can focus on just your legs or your chest if you just did a mystic and just wanted to touch up those areas.

When:
The BEST apart about the Sunless Self-Tanning Spray is that you DO NOT have to have just gotten a mystic to use it! The Sunless Spray can be applied even without a Mystic Tan. If you already have a mystic tan you can use the spray as a touch up as soon as the next day! OR you can wait until your mystic is starting to fade to use the spray!

Obsidian Tanning Lotion

Obsidian is a brand new lotion from Designer Skin’s Mystical line that will take your tanning results to an unbelievable new level! This 30X bronzer uses Long Wear Bronzing Matrix to give you the longest lasting dark color possible while maintaining your skin’s natural moisture with Sun Stay Hydration. Not only does this brand new lotion make you look amazing it makes you feel amazing too! Obsidian uses warm volcanic minerals with Thermal Geo-Energy to comfortably warm and rejuvenate your skin. This isn’t a tingle, but a specially designed lotion to enhance your body’s warmth. Obsidian has become an instant favorite of the Darque Immersion Team and you won’t be able to disagree. Why not easily give your skin that dark vibrant appearance and keep it with this amazing new lotion?!?! Come in and ask for Obsidian today! And remember, Darque Club members get a 10% off all our lotions!! - Joey

Pre-Teen Girls Need More Vitamin D

Did you know that in the winter months pre-teen girls need more Vitamin D?


According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, " teen girls need a vitamin D intake of about 750 IU per day to have levels in their blood that allow for healthy bone growth".

Abrams said "that wearing sun block and not spending time outside can cut down on the vitamin D we get from the sun."


Read the entire story at Reuters or an excerpt at Smart Tan.

Charity Spin Classes

Darque Immersion Tanning Spa is supporting Spinnergy Fitness and the families of the fallen St. Petersburg Police Officers this Saturday March 5th! Were donating these gift baskets, which will be part of a silent auction, also there will be 3 charity spin classes, 730am, 9 & 1030am 100% of the proceeds benefit the fallen Officers families from St. Pete.

Tanning Tips and Tricks

-Make sure your using an indoor tanning lotion, using a lotion tans you 70% more than you would without one; It would be like going in a 20 minute bed for 7 minutes.

-If you are using a lotion, try a different one. Normally people start using tanning accelerators which are for beginning tanners. These lotions help you to build your base tan.
You want to continue using these up until you cannot get any darker or you have reached your tanning plateau. At this point, you want to switch to a tanning lotion that has a bronzer or a tingle factor to take you past that tanning plateau to get you a bit darker. We have one bottle in particular that has a plateau busting formula, Obsessed by Devoted Creations.

-If you have been switching up your lotions, try switching up your beds. Changing the amount of UVA and UVB rays that you are exposed to can entice the skin to produce more melanin and develop a darker tan. Since everyone’s skin is different it is important to discuss this with your tanning consultant so they can design a new program for you.

-Try using the hydration station, this is the first tanning skincare technology to address the tanning plateau and elevate your tan to the next level. Hydration Station boosts circulation and oxygenation in your skin while it deeply nourishes your skin with liquid vitamins A, E and C, algae extract, Co Q 10 and more! Experience this tingle factor alternative without the sensation and triple the results! Heat up your tingle by adding the service to tingle lotion applications and watch your color deepen and darken in as little as one session!

- Always use a moisturizer after your tanning session, it is extremely important to keep skin moisturized any time you are tanning. Moist skin tans much better than dry skin. Moisture will also make skin softer and will keep it from forming wrinkles as quickly as dry skin. Try our HEMPZ by SUPRE lotions which comes in Original, Pomegranate, and Hydro Silk.

What Should I Wear In The Mystic Tan?

Most people wear nothing. Since the room is completely private, going for
an all-over treatment is completely up to you. However, if you do wear a bathing suit or underwear, please note that it may become stained. The Insta-Color Bronzer used in the Brozer Additives is water-soluble and should wash out, but the DHA may permanently stain what you wear during the
sunless session.

Why Use An Indoor Tanning Lotion?

1. You need to prepare your skin to tan. Dry skin doesn't tan as well, dry skin, reflects light, instead of absorbing it. This can mean you will get a sunburn easier as well. By using lotion your skin is moist, and healthy and supple, ready to take in the sun.



2. You need to protect your skin! Most of the premium brand lotions are high quality lotions. Many lotions are aloe vera based, which is widely known for its positive effects on the skin during moderate to heavy sun exposure. When using a tanning lotion, the main active ingredients are those which accelerate your skins ability to generate melanin. The process by which the skin tans - simplified - is the conversion of Tyrosine, to Melanin, by the UVA portion of light. Your body produces some Tyrsosine, but not enough to actually keep up a high-quality unit like the matrix, especially with its low UVB output. It's similar to having the fastest brick wall building crew, and no bricks. So by not using lotion, you are going to have to a lot more, to get the same tan. Chewing up MORE minutes and increasing your total UV exposure which puts added stress on the skin, especially without the moisturizing qualities of lotion to take care of your skin.


3. You want to prolong your tan. By using lotion, along with some other very basic skincare principles like exfoliating during your shower, your skin will stay healthy, and thus stay tanned longer. This means less tanning, using less sessions tha you are paying for, and keeping the same look.

Supermodel Calls Sunscreen ‘Poison’

One of the world’s top supermodels has stirred up a storm in the cosmetic dermatology and pharmaceutical world by publicly calling sunscreen ‘poison’ and saying that she does not use it. “I cannot put this poison on my skin,” Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen told the London Daily Mail this week. “I do not use anything synthetic.”

Bundchen’s comments reflect concerns the independent Environmental Working Group has raised about sunscreen — which contains toxins but which is not subject to legitimate product safety testing, according to the group.

A prominent dermatologist in Brazil, Dr. Doliyal Loao, responded immediately to Bundchen’s comments, telling the Daily Mail, “Sunscreen prevents damage to the skin and is of fundamental importance for the prevention of cancer. …This is not any poison, when a public person makes a statement like this, it creates confusion.”

In fact, dermatology and spokespeople like Loao are the ones creating the confusion. Sunscreen does contain toxins and suspected photo-carcinogens, and dermatology — in encouraging daily use of a product that in the United States can only properly be marketed for sunburn prevention on an occasional-use basis — is what’s confusing.

Smart Tan encourages sunscreen usage only when sunburn is possible. Smart Tan

How Long Does Mytsic Tan last?

Sunless Tanning also known as spray tanning, self tanning, fake tanning, Mystic Tan or UV-Free tanning has been very popular lately. One of the questions we are often asked at Darque Immersion Tanning is, HOW LONG DOES MYSIC TAN LAST? Mytsic Tan can last up to 7 days depending on the formulation you choose and the condition of your skin. Sunless tanning formulations contain DHA, the FDA-approved active ingredient that produces the long-term tan effect. When applied, DHA reacts with the proteins in the skin's outermost layer to form a golden brown color. Your skin begins to darken two to three hours after application and will reach its peak color
with 24 hours. The color will gradually fade through natural exfoliation, just like a tan from the sun.

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Don't Shower Right After Tanning

Your skin is still tanning hours after your tanning bed session. Allow your tan to set in and wait at least 3 to 4 hours. When you do shower, always use a moisturizers to keep skin hydrated.

Lose Weight with some Vitamin D

Are the numbers on the scale being stubborn? When you go to the beach simply spend 10 minutes in the sun without sunscreen, or try a tanning salon. People who get a daily dose of Vitamin D lose significantly more weight and melt more tummy fat. "Vitamin D appears to prevent the metabolism slowdowns that fuel production of fat cells." - University of Minnesota

Self Tanner Tip

Generally the longer you leave a self tanner to process, the darker the results. The DHA or variations of DHA need time to develop. Some products can take up to 12 hours to develop fully so I recommend that you use concentrated self tanners at night so it can do it work while you are sleeping. Water is self tanners nemesis, so stay away at all costs which means… no washing dishes, no working out, no showering for 8 – 12 hours, no dogs or cats licking your skin – you get the picture! Hey it’s your perfect excuse to take the night off, practice a little “OM” time while you beautify.

TAN SEXY SKIN - JUST A SPRAY AWAY!

Want to sport a sexy tan for the New Year? Then the Mystic Tan is ultimate choice for you! Not only does Darque Immersion offer four shades to the mystic tan but we also carry various additives to enhance your mystic glow! The most popular of them all include not only the original bronzer but the TRIPLE times bronzer as well!


BENEFITS OF BRONZERS:

ADDS AN INSTANTLY NOTICEABLE COSMETIC COLORING RESULT
• BRONZE ORIGINAL BOOST
Adds an instant color up to 2 shades darker than your natural skin tone.
• BRONZE TRIPLE BOOST
Adds an instant color up to 6 shades darker than your natural skin tone.

Special Reserve a Special Tanning Potion

When I first saw Devoted Creations Special Reserve bottle I was instantly attracted to it, When I had opened the packet I was pleasently surpised by the light and smooth fragrence. I also really liked that it was a dark tanning lotion. Tiffany

How did you feel about the lotion texture?

I really liked the texture, it was a thicker lotion which I liked a lot. After my tanning session my skin felt very soft and nourished. It gave me a great moisturized feeling.

What about its fragrance?

I really LOVE the scent of Special Reserve, Twilight Woods smells like rich chocolate with a hint of vanilla.


How were you results?

After my tanning session, I immediately noticed I was about 3 shades darker, as the day went on I noticed I kept getting darker and darker. By the next morning I was beautifully bronzed.



Would you consider this being one of your top 5 lotions you ever used?

YES! I would consider this to be the BEST lotion I EVER used!! It's the best out there. What I like most is it gives me the results of a tingle lotion WITHOUT THE TINGLE!! It smells great and it also has Cell LD and Body Fit Technology which increases the life span of cells, repairs
cell damage and boosts collagen production for tighter, firmer, younger looking skin as well as reducing the appearance of cellulite and restoring firmness.