Whether you tan indoors or outdoors, the process is the same. Ultraviolet rays motivate skin cells to produce melanin, the pigment that makes your skin tan.
UVA and UVB - are two types of ultraviolet light rays. Various indoor tanning units use different combinations of these two tanning rays.
Doesn’t matter what the combination, your exposure times are regulated by the federal government to minimize your risk of sunburn or overexposure.
Smart tanning contains following the exposure schedule designed for your skin type and avoiding sunburn by tanning gradually.
To settle on your skin type visit the Alliance of Tanning Salon Owners.
By making control the type and amount of UV light you receive in your bed, there is no doubt that this is the best, smartest place to acquire a tan. Nonetheless, there are some precautions you should take to maximize your enjoyment of your tanning bed.
1. Protect your eyes. Simply closing them or wearing outdoor sunglasses while you tan is not adequate protection against possible long-term eye injury. Wearing the FDA-compliant eye protection available at this site can eradicate that risk. 2. Protect your lips. They do not produce melanin and will burn easily unless you protect them with lip balms or sunscreen. 3. If you plan to tan in the nude, cover previously unexposed areas for the majority of your tanning session for the first few sessions. Slowly but surely increase exposure to these areas, giving the skin time to build melanin production. 4. If you are taking any medications, please check with your doctor or pharmacist. Some prescriptions can cause reactions with UV light. 5. Moisturize your skin. The heat and light from tanning sessions can dry your skin. Because wet skin tans best, we recommend you moisturize before and after each tanning session to get the most out of each session.
Why Redder Isn't Better
Many people grow up thinking that if they do not experience a slight red or pinkish tint after they tan that they did not "get anything." The fact is that the red or pinkish tint you see is actually sunburn (or erythema) -- your skin's worst enemy. The truth is that the sunburns we experience due to lack of information when we are growing up are the very things that lead to skin damage later in life.
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