Tanning Bed Options and Hints
Having tanned and nice looking skin is becoming more and more
important in our society. We often have to use tanning beds in
order to get our skin to the desired color. There are a few
things that should be done to get the best tan, and the very
first one is a good moisturizing lotion. Try to go for high
quality moisturizers and tanning lotions - not only do they
provide a nicer and longer lasting tan but their actions on your
skin are also more delicate.
Tan extender lotions should also be in your bag when you are
using a tanning bed. The main role of this lotion is to keep the
tan intensity constant between exposures to the artificial
light. Sometimes, if you are not using the moisturizer and
extender, you might lose half of the potential tan. However, do
not use the same outdoor tanning oils when you are tanning
indoors. Because of the differences between natural sunlight and
artificial tanning light, the outdoor oils might actually
prevent you from getting a good and uniform tan.
Being constant about your indoor tanning sessions is important,
as skipping a few will put a hold on the process. Your tan
develops in time and is a gradual process, and repeated exposure
to ultra violet (UV) lights is the only way to keep it going. If
you just skipped a session or two, chances are you can go back
to your regular tanning schedule without any worries. If you
took a longer break, make sure to consult with the manual of
your tanning bed and see if you need to start over.
You also need to be very careful when planning your initial
tanning session, as one exposure time might be just fine for one
skin type and disastrous for another. If you are a fair skinned
person, try to find a program that will target pigmentation more
precisely, without risking burns, of course. Getting to know
your skin type is important - there are 5 categories, starting
from 1 (albino - extremely white skin) and going all the way to
5, with highly pigmented skin. Consult your tanning bed manual
for exposure times for each skin type, or ask the attendant at
the sunning parlor to create a safe and efficient schedule for
your particular skin type.
Many people wish to eliminate trips to the tanning facility and
get their own tanning bed. You may choose the vertical or
horizontal tanners. The horizontal ones, also known as capsules,
are the classic tanning beds and they are more relaxing than the
vertical ones. However, vertical tanning beds do have some
strong points, such as a better all-round tan and no pressure
points that you get in horizontal tanning beds. Before
purchasing the tanning bed you should check the space it
requires to be installed and what the electrical specifications
are. Models that use more tanning lamps will also eat a lot more
electricity - on the other hand they are the ones producing the
fastest tan. Although the initial cost of the tanning bed will
be higher, you might still consider this investment a good one,
especially if you are a frequent tanner.