AUBURN – Lana Gould of Hot Stuff Tanning Salon in Auburn has successfully completed the internationally recognized certification course for indoor tanning facility operators and staff administered by the International Smart Tan Network.

Smart Tan is a worldwide professional consortium dedicated to researching and promoting the responsible, life-long skin care regimen of moderate tanning and sunburn avoidance.

Certification requires an individual to be knowledgeable regarding the effects of ultraviolet light, skin types, maintenance of indoor tanning equipment, and a number of other areas critical to professional salon operation.