How long does it take to get a tan in a high pressure bed?
High pressure tanning beds with many lights can give someone a base tan in only three to five sessions.
Do high pressure tanning beds work better?
High pressure bulbs offer lower amounts of UVB rays with increased amounts of UVA rays. UVA rays are the specific rays that bronze your skin. So that means the higher Levels will bronze your skin faster, and the resulting tan will last longer.
Are high pressure tanning beds bad for you?
Why are tanning beds more dangerous? Experts say the high-pressure lamps used in most tanning salons can generate 12 times more ultraviolet A (UVA) waves — the most damaging kind — than the sun. UVA waves trigger melanocytes to produce more protective pigment, hence the darkening skin.
Can you burn in a high pressure tanning bed?
High-pressure lamps have a much lower UVB content, reducing the risk of burning and allowing your skin to maintain a normal 28-30 day exfoliation process. By avoiding a burn, your tan will appear darker, more golden in color and last significantly longer.
How often should you tan in a high pressure bed?
To maintain this tan, only 1 sessions every week is necessary. With high-pressure tanning, you get darker, faster…and keep it longer! Studies show that it is good to use a combination of low/medium pressure (all beds except the Matrix) and high pressure (The Matrix Bed) tanning produce the best and fastest results.
What is a Level 5 tanning bed?
The level 5 tanning beds are our highest-intensity and highest-quality tanning beds. Sessions are six to ten times stronger than Level 1. The minimal UVB output of this high-pressure bed means that it is likely to cause much less dry skin, nor does it accelerate the exfoliation process like conventional tanning.
How often should I tan in a high pressure bed?
If beginning in an entry-level tanning bed, you should develop a solid base tan in 8-10 tanning sessions. 1-3 sessions per week is recommended to maintain your color. If starting in a high pressure tanning bed, 3 sessions should assist with building your base.
What makes a tanning bed high pressure?
High Pressure Tanning High Pressure Beds are fitted with specialized quartz lamps, reflector systems and filters to generate primarily UVA rays and only a minimal amount of UVB. Why is this beneficial to me? Filtering out UVB rays allows you to tan with a significantly reduced risk of overexposure.
Why am I not getting tan in the tanning bed?
You may have reached a tanning plateau. Everyone has a limit to how dark they can get, but to try to get past your current color we recommend switching the types of beds you use every few tanning sessions. Changing your lotion is also recommended – try a bronzer or switch to an accelerator.
How long does 10 minutes in a tanning bed equal?
Vitamin D can be obtained by a eating a healthy diet and by taking oral supplements. In a recent survey of adolescent tanning bed users, it was found that about 58 percent had burns due to frequent exposure to indoor tanning beds/lamps. 10 minutes in a tanning bed is equal to four hours on the beach!