Sunless tanning services at Planet Beach allow customers to get a bronze glow without worrying bout UV rays.

We’ve all seen the reports: Laying out in the sun for extensive periods of time to achieve that perfect, sun-kissed glow is bad for the skin. Thanks to various skincare innovations, a healthier compromise has increasingly become a popular option: sunless tanning.

Recent studies have shown an influx of sunless tanning users in salons and spas across the country. These health-conscious tanners are looking to have the same results as natural sun tanning, but in a safer way.

According to stats by Sunless, Inc., the company that provides Planet Beach with its Mystic Tan sunless tanning solution, there was a whopping 98.2 percent rise in the number of sunless tan users between 2008 and 2011. The number of sunless tan users is expected to rise 18.1 percent in 2012.

When asked why she thought sunless tanning has become such a popular option for customers, Sarina Boudreaux, equipment and retail specialist at Planet Beach Franchising Corporation, said it’s all in the color and convenience: gone are the days when sunless tanning left a harsh orange tint. Now, sunless tanning is quick, easy and attractive.

“At Planet Beach, we have tons of products that work together to give you a flawless, bronzed look. I love it and I know our customers love it, too,” Boudreaux said.

At Planet Beach, customers can choose multiple sunless services, as well as a collection of sunless tan body products that they can use at home. From Mystic Tan, a Planet Beach classic, to the new AutoBronzer, to the new pbGlow Sunless Collection, we can give customers a customized glow in under 90 seconds, with results that last for seven to 10 days.

Planet Beach, a Contempo Spa, offers a variety of products and services, such as fully body hydration, facials, red light therapy, skincare, nutrition and sunless tanning. For more information about how you can open your own Planet Beach location, visit http://myplanetbeachfranchise.com/.