Tanning Bed FAQ
How do tanning beds work?
Tanning beds are basically designed to imitate the effects of the sun, but without the harmful UV-C rays. Tanning beds use UV-B and UV-A light in order to provide safe and balanced tanning without the risk of burning or other types of damage to the skin. The combination of these UV lights used by tanning beds enables users to gain incredible tanning results without the risks and harm associated with tanning in the sun.
Do tanning beds produce the same effects as natural sun?
Yes, because tanning beds are designed to imitate the sun but without the most harmful of the sun’s UV rays, which is UV-C. When tanning in the sun, it is impossible to control the amount of UV light that your skin is hit with, which can pose the risk of burning and skin damage. With tanning beds, it is possible to control the amount of UV light your body is exposed to, and in order to avoid burning or discomfort the levels of UV light to which your body is exposed can be increased gradually.
I usually burn in the sun rather than tan. Will tanning beds work on me?
If you find that you usually go lobster red in the sun rather than golden brown, a tanning bed may offer an effective solution. By gradually increasing your exposure time on the tanning bed, you could see a nice, golden tan building up rather than trying to soak up the sun all day, posing a risk to your skin, and ending up looking like a crab.
I never get a tan in the sun? Will I get a tan from a tanning bed?
Because the tanning bed imitates the sun’s rays in order to give you a tan, then anyone that does not tan at all from exposure to the sun will not tan from exposure to the tanning bed because it works on the same principles.
How often should I use a tanning bed?
It is advisable to tan on a regular basis in order to maintain a healthy glowing tan. It is possible to use the tanning beds once in every twenty-four hours, but is it usually best to wait forty-eight hours as your tan from the last session may still be developing over the this period. Using a tanning bed three or four times weekly will enable you to build up your tan in a healthy and controlled way. You can then maintain this golden glow by using a tanning bed around two or three times each week.
How many sessions will I need before I notice any difference?
It will most likely take several tanning bed session before you start to see any results, and it can take several weeks (based on tanning bed usage of around three times each week) to achieve the color you want. If you want to look tanned for a special occasion then you should take these timescales into account, so that you can start your tanning sessions with time to spare.
Do I need to wear any special or particular clothing for my tanning bed session?
You must wear eye protection when using the tanning beds due to the UV light exposure, and you can usually get this protective goggles or glasses from related retailers or tannin salons. Other than this, there is no dress requirement – you can wear a swimming costume or bikini, or you can tan in the altogether if that’s what you prefer. With commercial tanning beds the rooms are private so you won’t have to feel self conscious. Obviously, with a home tanning bed you will have total privacy anyway.
Is there any reason why I shouldn’t use a tanning bed?
If you are pregnant, you should speak to your doctor with regards to whether or not you should use a tanning bed. Also, anyone on photosensitizing medication should avoid the tanning bed due to the risk of overexposure that can result from taking these medications and then using the tanning bed.
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