just saw the Banana Boat Indoor lotion

njchica · 04-13-2002, 08:31 PM

at my favorite store in the world.... Target.

I forget the retail, like $7 or something... The bottle was brown and boring and mixed in with the rest of the outdoor stuff. I did notice that it said "tanning bed approved" right on the front of the bottle which amused me.

It's out there now.... be prepared to see it in your customers' hands.

CHUNN · 04-13-2002, 09:28 PM

Doesn't Cal-Tan make Banana Boat?

Bronze Star · 04-13-2002, 09:56 PM

No... Max used to work with Banana Boat. Different animals entirely.

I've already seen it in my salon. I tell my tanners "If you want an 8 dollar tan, you're using the right stuff. Let me know when you're ready for serious tanning."

MJ · 04-13-2002, 09:57 PM

well from what I know Max was in a partnership with the company that makes Banana Boat. They are not any longer. I believe he left prior to the indoor ( yeah right) line was marketed.

Mj

MJ · 04-14-2002, 04:53 PM

Isn't there some way we can stop the Out door lotion manufacturers from CLAIMING to be for indoor use?
I think that this would be the first step to combat this issue...
mj

fungirlz · 04-14-2002, 08:18 PM

Max posted a thread about this subject in a forum recently..
He worked on the developement of Bannana Boat.. It IS NOT related to California Tan
as Bronze pointed out. The two are not related.

Even though it says Tanning Bed Approved.. It is NOT approved by me for use in my machines. I pay a good deal for my machines..and I will not have unauthorized products being used.

MJ.. trying to fight this advertising..is not one I'm gonna get into.. but if you are willing..Go For It.. I admire you for the thought..and if you take action..God be with you..

The bottom line is this..
It can say whatever it wants on the front of that bottle.. It's not allowed in our units.
And I'm sticking to it..

MJ · 04-15-2002, 12:29 AM

Ohh No NO, NO... I have enough on my plate,
I have my policies in place... not a huge issue this year...
But if anyone wants to take this one on... feel free....Any takers?????
mj

Tan-A-Rama · 05-08-2002, 02:55 PM

what makes these lotions unsuitable for our units? I have that question alot and am not real sure how to answer. I know it clouds the acrylic and i have noticed that they tend to feel pitted (for lack of better word).

Andrea · 05-14-2002, 12:42 AM

I saw this product in walmart yesterday in NY..I would like to note that I am up visiting my family and that I ahve not noticed this or any other products in the walmart of target that I sometimes shop at in NC..There were atleast five different products and one even had a pair of goggles included free with it.. Now I may be new to tanning, but even I know when something is full of crap!! How could anyone purchase and use it on a regular basis.. Just my two cents worth..
-Andrea

Anya1976 · 05-14-2002, 03:15 AM

i've seen the banana boat "indoor" lotion everywhere at the grocery store (jewel/osco) and at wal mart and target i've even seen people come in the salon with it... they also bring in eurotan and la express.. i personally wouldn't use any of that crap...

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04-13-2002, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
njchica Join Date: Mar 17 2002 Posts: 676 Rep Power: 7	at my favorite store in the world.... Target. I forget the retail, like $7 or something... The bottle was brown and boring and mixed in with the rest of the outdoor stuff. I did notice that it said "tanning bed approved" right on the front of the bottle which amused me. It's out there now.... be prepared to see it in your customers' hands.

04-13-2002, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
CHUNN Police Department Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 4,394 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 10	Doesn't Cal-Tan make Banana Boat?

04-13-2002, 09:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bronze Star Join Date: Apr 11 2001 Posts: 2,732 Rep Power: 8	No... Max used to work with Banana Boat. Different animals entirely. I've already seen it in my salon. I tell my tanners "If you want an 8 dollar tan, you're using the right stuff. Let me know when you're ready for serious tanning."

04-13-2002, 09:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
MJ Join Date: Jan 21 2002 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 8	well from what I know Max was in a partnership with the company that makes Banana Boat. They are not any longer. I believe he left prior to the indoor ( yeah right) line was marketed. Mj

04-14-2002, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
MJ Join Date: Jan 21 2002 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 8	Isn't there some way we can stop the Out door lotion manufacturers from CLAIMING to be for indoor use? I think that this would be the first step to combat this issue... mj

04-14-2002, 08:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
fungirlz Join Date: Jan 17 2002 Posts: 4,753 Rep Power: 8	Max posted a thread about this subject in a forum recently.. He worked on the developement of Bannana Boat.. It IS NOT related to California Tan as Bronze pointed out. The two are not related. Even though it says Tanning Bed Approved.. It is NOT approved by me for use in my machines. I pay a good deal for my machines..and I will not have unauthorized products being used. MJ.. trying to fight this advertising..is not one I'm gonna get into.. but if you are willing..Go For It.. I admire you for the thought..and if you take action..God be with you.. The bottom line is this.. It can say whatever it wants on the front of that bottle.. It's not allowed in our units. And I'm sticking to it..

04-15-2002, 12:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
MJ Join Date: Jan 21 2002 Posts: 3,060 Rep Power: 8	Ohh No NO, NO... I have enough on my plate, I have my policies in place... not a huge issue this year... But if anyone wants to take this one on... feel free....Any takers????? mj

05-08-2002, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tan-A-Rama Join Date: Nov 26 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	what makes these lotions unsuitable for our units? I have that question alot and am not real sure how to answer. I know it clouds the acrylic and i have noticed that they tend to feel pitted (for lack of better word).

05-14-2002, 12:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Apr 9 2002 Posts: 71 Rep Power: 0	I saw this product in walmart yesterday in NY..I would like to note that I am up visiting my family and that I ahve not noticed this or any other products in the walmart of target that I sometimes shop at in NC..There were atleast five different products and one even had a pair of goggles included free with it.. Now I may be new to tanning, but even I know when something is full of crap!! How could anyone purchase and use it on a regular basis.. Just my two cents worth.. -Andrea

05-14-2002, 03:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Anya1976 Join Date: Aug 17 2001 Posts: 143 Rep Power: 8	i've seen the banana boat "indoor" lotion everywhere at the grocery store (jewel/osco) and at wal mart and target i've even seen people come in the salon with it... they also bring in eurotan and la express.. i personally wouldn't use any of that crap...

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