Can you imagine the world without light? One of the most important things needed by living things to continue on existing is light. The natural light gives you a restricted amount of ultraviolet rays. Similar to the rays of the sun, lamps and bulbs from tanning beds can also alter the tone of your skin for it contains ultraviolet A and B much the same way as the sun’s rays. However, you must remember that too much of everything is bad and that goes with getting too much sunlight as well as with the tanning lamps. Your skin could be dried up or can even be hurt.
Are you a frequent tanning salon visitor? Or probably have your own tanning bed? Are you aware of what a tanning bed can do for you?
Following are some things in order for you to get acquainted with tanning lamps.
The Fundamentals.
If you are a first time user of tanning bed or patron of a tanning parlor, let the staff know the condition of your skin. A lesser intensity of UV ray must be given to a sensitive skin, therefore the tanning lamps must be less than the usual. Research on the kind of tanning lamps you purchased if you have your own tanning bed. It normally follows that the intensity of the lamps relies on the manufacturer’s brand and model. Knowing the lamps’ concentration will allow you to control the tanning course.
Safekeeping
Lamps must be properly placed or positioned. Misplacement could result for the bulbs to diffuse and may even end up in shortage of electrical power. The lamps must always be clean. Dusty lamps will give off lesser amounts of UV; whereas cleaner one can increase the UV by 10%. All you need to clean the lamps is a moist cloth; that is enough to remove the dust and make it oil-free.
When you change the lamps, the tanning bulb’s starter must also be changed. A note of caution: Bear in mind that new lamps emit a higher percentage of UV so if you are not careful enough, you will end up with a burned skin. Never buy anything that is different from the tanning bulb you first used. It must exactly have the same brand name or at identical to it.
The Manner of Handling the Unit
You need to check if there are professionals in the rendering the tanning services if you go in a salon. These people should supervise the process. The UV rays must be restricted per the type of your skin, the tanning apparatus as well as the tanning bulb’s model. It sometimes is tempting to do something from what has been read or told you. I say this because if you have your own tanning apparatus, you may want to have the tanning process a little bit longer because the bulbs are old. Let me tell you that is uncalled for and is really very, very dangerous! The length of time the tanning lamps have been of service to you does not at all affect the UV rays.
The above knowledge on training beds is more than enough for you to know how to handle tanning lamps and
bulbs. Let us now go to some tips. Knowing these tips will make your tanning a good experience.
Closing your eyes during the procedure is not adequate once you are already inside the tanning machine. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended an eye-shield while undergoing the tanning procedure. They are available in all the authorized channels. These were not there for nothing; wear them to prevent your eyes from long-standing harm.
Your skin can become dry because of the tanning lamps’ UV rays. Your skin must be moisturized prior to and after having been exposed to the ultraviolet rays.
Do not forget your lips, though. No melanin is being produced by the lips so to prevent it from chafing, use lip creams, ointments and sunscreens.
Wrap with a cloth or towel those areas that are not tanned yet. After two or three tanning sessions, you can slowly remove the cloth.
Finally, go check with your doctor if a tanning bed will not be harmful for you. This is very important specifically to those who have existing health problems. The UV rays produced by the bulbs can work against you especially if you are into any maintenance tablet.
Now that everything has been laid out, all you need to do is to follow them. A good-looking kind of tan will be the envy of almost anyone. Again, it is a MUST that you check your lamps to get better service.
Widely accepted nowadays in having a tan are the tanning bed services that are available in tanning salons because of the harmful effects of getting a tan from the sun. There was a time when it was not a favored alternative by tanning fanatics but that has changed considerably.
With the tanning bed, you can enjoy to get a tan even without the sun. It means whether during the day or during the night, you can lie down on it and get that tan. A four hour session under the sun will only take about 20 minutes with the tanning bed.
A tanning salon normally sets up a number of tanning beds that would accommodate at least 40 customers or even more daily. But if you have a very hectic schedule, purchasing your own tanning bed is a good idea. Sold at a price of less than $1000, home tanning beds are pretty much within your means. They are reasonably priced and those that cost less than a thousand dollars are already of best quality.
Take a look at these brands of home tanning beds: UWE, Tan America and ETS as they are worth seeing. They will not waste your time if you are on the lookout for your own tanning bed. However, if you want to go for what is the best choice of most tanners, then look for the Sunquest® Pro 24 RS. Tanning beds from this manufacturer are not expensive but are of superior quality. If you are worried where to find them, browse the internet and you can find all the available tanning beds with just a click.
It will be of great help if you get to know that there are two major classifications of beds: These are the high and the low pressure beds and are, of course, priced differently which you will see on the net. Do not make a hasty order. As much as possible, obtain more data and make comparisons. In that manner, you will be able to evaluate which is of good value and you will not be wasting your money.
It is a must that you read the instructions especially the precautions written on the leaflet when you receive your tanning bed. Do not get so excited and use it right away! Follow all the procedures that are written – hook it up or wire it up as stated. The plug kind of bed is without fuss as you only need to plug it and lo! – you can use it! There are, on the other hand, some beds which say directly wired. This kind of bed will need an electrician before you can use it. Do not play smart! Be wise enough to follow the leaflet instructions and be cautious.
Opting to go to a tanning salon is also a healthier option. You can either set an appointment or just walk in. Anyway, there are tanning salons that accept walk-ins although you have to queue. Setting an appointment also does not guarantee you of getting the service you wanted. Problems may arise and you sometimes have to wait for hours, resulting to time wasted and can cause a lot of inconvenience on your part.
Tanning should be done with extra care, be it at the salon or at home. Rules on safety must always be observed. Tanning bulbs may not be the sun but their heat is the same way as the sun’s and is more intense. If it states that you only need to lie on the bed for 20 minutes, do so! Do not even try to go beyond the specified time!
Tanning lotions are another option for your tan, which you can have through salons or in the confines of your home. Choose wisely; buy something that is suited for the type of skin that you have. You can always ask the advice of the salon staff. Salon staff should be given the proper training so they can answer the questions of their customers and can assist the latter in their choice of the appropriate lotion.
Getting a tan via a salon or at home are healthier compared to getting exposed under the sun. Tanning beds will not only give you that tan but it likewise will safeguard you from getting skin cancer.
Gaining wide acceptance are tanning salons as there are more individuals who desire the tan look more and more each and everyday. It really is the latest trend today. However, it is equally important to know how tanning beds give you that tan prior to submitting yourself for treatment. Tanning, whether under the sun or via simulated rays can both be hazardous.
You very well know that to get a tan from the sun, you need to get yourself out. Getting your tan under the sun can damage your skin especially when the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun are no longer safe. Such damage can lead to more skin problems and in fact, can bring about skin cancer. On the other hand, tanning beds operate on the same standard of simply sun rays.
A number of fluorescent lamps are attached to the beds that contain phosphor blends. Resembling the sun’s rays, these lamps give off UV rays in the appearance of a spectrum. About 12 – 28 lamps of 100 watts are attached to home tanning beds; whereas about 24 – 60 lamps are found on tanning salons’ beds, with varying degrees of wattage ranging from 100 – 200. It was in the year 1978 when the first tanning beds were launched in America but not until a few years back did it became known. The moment you become aware of how these beds operate, you may be unwilling to submit yourselves for the tanning. There is no denying that they are damaging. Like the sun, they, too, give off ultraviolet rays consisting of UV rays 95% and UVB rays 5%. Bulbs of these beds must be replaced when they get busted.
Much the same way as the UV rays of the sun are the UV rays given off by tanning beds. What makes it different is that with tanning beds, you can regulate the quantity of heat plus the time of being exposed to the beds’ rays. The dark hue is brought about by the UVB rays by encouraging melanin production of the skin. Alternatively, oxidizing the melanin are the UV rays resulting to the golden color of the skin. Even as you are to have your tan via tanning salons, it is still equally important that you know how they work. Your skin is priceless and you need to be very cautious on putting or applying anything on it. If you plan to have a tan via tanning beds, you must know the correct temperature or heat that you need. Once the damage is done, it is too late to correct it and no one will suffer but you.
It is also important to note that the beds also have two types: the high pressure and low pressure beds. But allow me to discuss the former – the high pressure beds. By the name itself, you will already conclude that it works differently compared with the other. High pressure tanning beds do not give off UV rays but instead depend on these rays. The UV rays are being filtered by the beds’ bulbs or lamps giving you a long-lasting tan.
Like the normal bed, going to a tanning salon to get that tan, you will be asked to lie down with whole body fully covered on all its sides. The rays given off on both sides reach the whole of your body. The time will be set depending on the amount of tan you want to have. Do not opt to stay too long as the rays are likewise damaging to the skin. Don’t be fooled even if you are told that they are safe; these are just business ploys. This is the reason why you need to have a complete understanding of how tanning beds work.
The knowledge and understanding of how they operate will make you attuned to what you want done to your skin. It will also make you to be aware of the harm it can give you as a whole. With that understanding, you will be able to contest a salon staff who would insist of setting the time more than you should have. Even if you will do it yourself at home, you will not be misled!
Tanning under the sun could be so troublesome, hard, and even undependable because you probably won’t achieve an even tan. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the sunless tanning lotion having Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is ensures a safe tan without the need to lay back under the sun and enduring the high risk of skin cancer. Some may have negative reactions to tanning lotions but often enough, they do not severely damage the skin. Perhaps you are just irritated to some types of tanning lotions and even regular lotions.
You could test a product if it is compatible to your skin by applying a small amount on a part of your body the wait for 24 hours and see what happens. If there are no allergic reactions, it is probably safe for you to use.
But how does Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) work? What are the steps to undergo to achieve a perfect tan? How should you choose a product correctly to ensure the absence of dry scaly skin and effects of orange streaks?
Tanning lotions may be in the bottle or spray-type form. Both forms are effective and safe just as long as the contain Dihydroxyacetone (DHA). The lotion contains substances that color the dead skin cells on your skin so they’d get a golden brown or tan effect. You would be able to see positive results after repeated applications of the product. It’s not hassle and could be done all by yourself.
And don’t ever think that the chemical substances in these lotions could ever contaminate your blood. Only your skin’s top layer gets colored and affected. Besides, these colors go off once the dead skin cells are removed from your skin anyway.
You have to bear in mind that tanning lotions are perfectly safe to use. Now, you must know how to apply the lotion. Tanning lotions are easy to apply and takes on a few minutes for it to dry up. It easily stick to your skin leaving you with a sun kissed exotic looking skin.
Self-tanning lotions would require a little bit of your patience when you apply them. You don’t actually need the help of another person to be able to apply the tanning lotion. You just need to know special pointers and techniques to successfully put on a tanned look.
You must exfoliate the area you want to tan first. Scrub the parts or you whole body if you want a full tan. You need to do this carefully because this it is vital that you scrub off all the dead skin cells so the tanning lotion won’t go through them. Use a scrub and work all over your body concentrating on the knees and elbows- the areas which are usually dry and scaly- as you shower.
Apply a moisturizer right after the exfoliating process. The next thing to apply is the tanning lotion! Remember to apply it evenly, equally and carefully to achieve a perfect tan. Again, pay special attention on the knees and elbows because they are the dry and scaly parts.
Wear gloves and be equally and attentively conscious of them. Before you apply the tanning lotion, make sure you meticulously wash your hands with soap and water many times and get them super squeaky clean.
Remember not to apply the tanning lotion in a steaming bathroom or a hot room to avoid sweating. This will obviously lead the tanning lotion to drip and be washed off. These drippings will result to the ugly streaks and an uneven skin tone. Be patient with letting the tanning lotion completely stick to your skin. Check for areas which you might have forgotten to apply the lotion on. Wearing the gloves would be helpful in keeping the areas such as the armpits and palms to maintain their original color. These areas are exceptions to the list of would-be and should-be tanned body parts. You could also use a sponge as an applicator of the tanning lotion to your skin. Don’t fret when you miss a body part or if there are uneven shades of color. Just apply the necessary missing layer of lotion. Use a sponge to apply the tanning regimen on the back of the hands. This could also be done at the back of your feet.
After the application process, let 15 minutes roll by for the tanning lotion to dry up then get dressed. You could tan yourself anytime as long as you’re ready and whenever you feel like getting exotic. Just allot an hour or so before a main event for you to get tanned.
Before you splurge on all this you must first know and decide on the best tanning lotion suited for you. You have to pick out the safe ones, those without the effect of orange streaks and dry scaly skin.
One great tanning lotion I discovered was the one which gives a cooling effect once you apply it. It smells nice and is appropriate for use by both men and women. They dry promptly as well. Choose a tanning lotion which water-based and should be non-staining lasting from five to eight days upon application.
Of course, the top most important factor you should consider when buying a tanning lotion is its effectiveness. What good will it do to you if it doesn’t get you tanned after all? Get the most out o your money and looks. The best tanning lotions do not give you dry and orange-streaked skin. It makes you look exotic, beautiful, and youthful.