July Glow Guide: UV Safety, Summer Tanning Tips & Exclusive Wellness Deals in Vacaville
Summer is officially in full swing, and at Bottoms Up Tanning & Wellness in Vacaville, we're celebrating with exciting promotions, wellness services, and important reminders about protecting your skin while maintaining your glow.
As UV Safety Awareness Month, July is the perfect time to revisit healthy tanning habits, discover the best products for sun protection, and take advantage of some of our biggest savings of the season.
Whether you're preparing for a vacation, maintaining your base tan, recovering after workouts, or simply prioritizing self-care, we've got everything you need to look and feel your best.
Why UV Safety Matters
A beautiful tan starts with healthy skin.
At Bottoms Up, we believe that responsible tanning and proper skincare go hand-in-hand. Whether you choose UV tanning, sunless tanning, or a combination of both, protecting your skin should always be part of your routine.
UV Tanning vs. Spray Tanning: What's the Difference?
UV Tanning
UV tanning provides a gradual, natural-looking tan by stimulating melanin production in the skin. Many clients prefer UV tanning for:
Longer-lasting results
Building a base tan before vacations
Even color development
Year-round maintenance
Sunless Spray Tanning
Spray tanning offers instant color without UV exposure and is ideal for:
Special events
Weddings
Vacations
Last-minute glow-ups
Our July Spray Tan Special makes it easier than ever to achieve flawless color.
Best Practices for UV Tanning
If you're using UV tanning beds, following best practices helps maximize results while keeping your skin healthy.
1. Complete a Skin Typing Questionnaire with one of our trained Salon Associates
This will help us determine the safest tanning time for your skin type and create a personalized plan to gradually build your base tan so you're summer-ready. Contrary to popular belief, turning pink or burning first does not help you tan faster or achieve a better tan. By slowly increasing your exposure, you'll minimize the risk of burning while developing a strong, even base tan. A healthy base tan prepares your skin for higher tanning levels, helping you achieve a deeper bronze color that lasts longer and protects the results you've worked hard to build.
2. Use Professional In-Door Tanning Lotions
Salon-quality tanning products are specifically formulated for the beds and are going to hydrate the skin and enhance results.
Popular client favorites include:
Designer Skin - Super Nova
Black Velvet
CEO Glow
Blonde Obsession
3. Stay Hydrated
Hydrated skin is healthier, more resilient, and better able to maintain an even, longer-lasting tan. When your skin is dry, it sheds dead skin cells more quickly, which can cause your tan to fade faster. Drinking plenty of water and moisturizing regularly helps keep your skin smooth, nourished, and glowing—allowing your tan to look richer and last longer.
4. Protect Your Skin Outdoors
Even if you're tanning indoors, wearing SPF whenever you're outdoors is essential. Indoor tanning sessions are carefully controlled, with specific exposure times designed for your skin type, while natural sunlight can be much stronger and less predictable. Using sunscreen helps protect your skin from overexposure, sunburn, premature aging, and collagen damage while allowing you to maintain a healthy, longer-lasting tan.
5. Use a Tan Extender Daily
Using a tan extender every day helps keep your skin hydrated while enhancing and prolonging your color. These specially formulated lotions nourish and replenish the skin, helping to prevent dryness and uneven fading. Consistent use will keep your tan looking deeper, more radiant, and longer-lasting.
Product Spotlight: Obagi Sun Shield Matte SPF
One of our favorite summer essentials is Obagi Sun Shield Matte SPF.
Benefits include:
✅ Broad-spectrum UV protection
✅ Lightweight, matte finish
✅ Ideal for daily wear
✅ Great under makeup
✅ Helps maintain healthy-looking skin year-round
If you're investing in your skin, SPF should be part of your everyday routine—not just on beach days. UV rays from sunlight penetrate your skin and create free radicals that break down collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for keeping skin firm, smooth, and youthful. Wearing SPF daily helps protect your skin from this damage, slowing premature aging, reducing wrinkles, and lowering your risk of skin cancer.
Wellness Beyond Tanning
Bottoms Up is more than a tanning salon.
Our wellness services help clients throughout Solano County support recovery, relaxation, and overall well-being.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy has become a favorite among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and busy professionals.
Benefits may include:
Reduced muscle soreness
Faster workout recovery
Increased energy
Improved circulation
Reduced inflammation
As we like to say:
"It's 100 degrees outside, but it's -175 degrees in here."
POLY Red Light LED Therapy
Our POLY Red Light Therapy system is designed to support:
Skin rejuvenation
Collagen production
Recovery - healing from the inside out
Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
This innovative treatment has quickly become one of our most requested services.
Redlight Infrared Sauna - not just Infrared (which is heat not light)
Infrared Sauna
Relax, detox, and recharge with deep penetrating heat designed to help you unwind while supporting your wellness goals.
Massage Chair Sessions
Need a quick reset?
Our massage chair sessions are the perfect add-on before or after your appointment to help relieve muscle tension and tired feet.
July Promotions at Bottoms Up
❤️🤍💙 Red, White & Bronze Package
July 1 – July 11
For only $199, receive:
4 UV Tanning Bed Sessions
2 POLY Red Light Therapy Sessions
2 Cryotherapy Sessions
2 Massage Chair Sessions
This limited-time package combines tanning, wellness, recovery, and relaxation in one incredible offer.
Bonus:
Massage Chair Sessions
Only $15
(20-minute maximum)
❤️ POLY Special
July 13 – July 18
Buy 8 POLY Red Light Therapy Sessions
Get 4 FREE
PLUS
20% OFF All Products
Stock up on your favorite tanning lotions, skincare products, moisturizers, and wellness essentials while enjoying extra POLY sessions.
✨ Spray Tan Week
July 20 – July 25
Spray Tans Only $30
PLUS
Get 20% OFF Your First Month
When you sign up for a qualifying membership.
(Excludes no-commitment memberships.)
🔥 Summer Sale
July 27 – July 31
25% OFF
All Services
All Upgrades
All Products
(Memberships not included.)
This is one of our biggest sales of the summer and the perfect opportunity to stock up and save.
Visit Bottoms Up Tanning & Wellness in Vacaville
Whether you're looking for the perfect summer tan, advanced skincare, cryotherapy recovery, red light therapy, or simply a place to prioritize self-care, our team is here to help.
Bottoms Up Tanning & Wellness
📍 981 Alamo Drive, Vacaville, CA
📞 707-449-8267
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @bottomsuptan
Stay connected throughout July for wellness tips, UV safety education, promotions, and behind-the-scenes content from the Bottoms Up team.
Ready to glow smarter this summer?
Stop by the salon or contact us today to learn more about our memberships, services, and limited-time July specials. ☀️✨