The Tootsie Tanner is a little tanning bed for your feet, designed to help golfers, tennis players and others who are prone to getting a sock line tan.
The Tootsie Tanner was developed by Cathy O'Leary, Pat Craig and Holly Hearrean, three avid Houston golfers who frequently experienced the stark contrast of tan legs and white feet after a round of golf in the Texas sun.
"A group of ladies was visiting after a round of golf one day just staring at our pale feet," Pat recalls. "I said, wouldn't it be great if someone could come up with a way to tan your feet so you'd have an even tan."
Her business partner, Cathy O'Leary, president of a Houston electronics manufacturing company, turned to Pat and said, "You come up with the design and I'll see that it gets built."
The FDA and UL-approved Tootsie Tanner plugs into a standard wall outlet and includes a built-in timer and automatic shut-off feature. The unit uses the same technology used in full-length tanning beds and does not emit any of the harmful UVC rays individuals absorb in natural sunlight. The adjustable hood can be placed in one of two settings, depending on the preferred amount of tanning.
The Tootsie Tanner and protective eyewear can be purchased for home use at www.tootsietanner.com or by calling 866-488-8267. The product also is being marketed to golf resorts and country clubs to offer as a service in their ladies' locker rooms or to sell in retail pro shops.
The unit comes with a recommended four-week exposure guide. Users should allow two days between tanning sessions until the desired degree of tanning has been attained. Use of the product is not recommended for individuals with fair complexions who tan minimally or not at all.
