Use Tanning Beds Safely: 6 Easy Tips
Tim Croy
One of the easiest ways to keep that sexy bronze glow all year is to use tanning beds. These beds, which are readily accessible in many salons and spas, use fluorescent bulbs to generate UV rays that tan the skin. But tanning beds can affect your skin differently than traditional tanning in sunlight, so you need to know how to protect your body. Follow these 6 guidelines:
* Limit your exposure. Because every tanning bed varies in shape, size, and intensity, you will have to determine how much time you can safely spend in every bed you use. Tanning beds are legally required to display their maximum amount of exposure, so you will have this information readily accessible. As a general rule, don't ever spend more than 20 minutes at a time tanning, and never tan more than 2 days in a row.
* Love your face. Many of the body parts most susceptible to damage from UV radiation are on your face, so you need to take precautions to protect them. Don't just close your eyes - wear goggles! If your salon does not provide them, bring your own. Keep your lips safe and smooth by wearing lip balm with sunscreen, and protect the delicate mucous membranes of your nose with nose plugs.
* Start slow. Gradually work up how much time you spend in the tanning bed. Start by spending 4-5 minutes in your first sessions, and build up your exposure over a few weeks. In 3-4 weeks, you can probably safely handle the amount of exposure for the specific bed you use.
* Wear sunscreen. It sounds simple, but it's important to remember that your skin is exposed to UV rays in a tanning bed. To help prevent UV radiation and skin cancer, use a protective lotion. These are often available at your salon, and if you use one with beta-carotene and vitamin A, your tan will look even more natural.
* Be clean. When they are shared by many people, tanning beds can sometimes spread certain diseases and lice. If you're at a salon, make sure the management thoroughly cleans every bed before and after each use. If you want, you can usually request a free hygienic wipe to give the bed another cleaning. Even if you're using a personal bed, make sure to use a disinfectant every time you tan.
* Circulate air. Fans are critically important when you're using a tanning bed, because they help prevent overheating - a serious problem that should not be taken lightly. If your bed doesn't have an internal fan, set one up outside the bed that will blow air on it during your session.
It's important to do your research and know the risks and dangers. If you're easily susceptible to sunburns or have sensitive skin, a self-tanning product or spray tanning booth might be a better choice. But if you use them responsibly, tanning beds will keep you looking fresh from the beach all year long!
TanningBedsPro is a website fully devoted to giving you the very best information regarding
http://tanningbedspro.com/ tanning beds. Once there, you can read our exclusive article detailing many
http://tanningbedspro.com/Tips_for_Using_Tanning_Beds.html tips for using tanning beds.
