Indoor Tan Blog

Many people around the globe are fond of tan. In the western world it has become a very popular thing. As a matter of fact in the western world a whole business has developed around this skin therapy. There are tanning parlors everywhere. Getting a tan by the help of a tanning bed is considered as one of the safest methods for tanning. But yet again more and more people prefer sun tanning.

Now the question is it safe to have a suntan without wearing a top? In this way it is possible for one to get a tan for the entire body -- form head to toe. That certainly is an advantage. But remember, there are pros and cons to this method of tanning. Because when you are undergoing a tan, then you are exposing your skin to harmful UV rays. Whether it is the tanning bed or the sun, there is always some risk associated with that.

Not every part of our body is the same. Some parts of the body have sensitive skin. You have to be careful about those areas.

Men can go for a topless tan easily, that is not a problem for them. But women do not have that advantage. Thought the rays of the sun can provide you with a good amount of vitamin D and make your bones strong, but still there are some negative sides to it.

Here are some tips for the women who prefer topless tans.

By having a topless tan you are exposing the skin of your breast to the harmful rays of the sun. The skin on the breast is very delicate. Exposing this skin to the sun will make the skin rough. In that case you might start having age marks on the breast at an early age that will totally ruin the beauty of your breasts.

The second problem is even graver. There is a big chance of having breast cancer due to a topless tan.

If you really wish to get a topless tan then you have to take some precautions. First of all you need to use a good sunscreen lotion before going for the tan. Massage the lotion well on your breasts.

Do not stay under the sun for too long.

If you are having the tan at a parlor then reduce the timer on the tanning bed.

Follow these instructions and have a healthy topless tan.

Everyone desires to have a golden skin, perfectly tanned. It looks healthy and attractive. Sadly not everyone has the time and money to tan at a beach all the time. This has led to the popularity of tanning salons. Tanning beds use specialized light bulbs that emit artificial sunlight which is a mix of UVA and UVB rays, which together help a person get tanned. There are varieties of tanning beds, some in which a person lies down, booths where one stands up to get tanned and the latest in tanning beds, the bronzer tanning bed.

The normal tanning beds have ten to fifty 100W to 200W tanning bulbs. These bulbs emit 95% UVA and 5% UVB rays. Bronzer tanning beds differ from regular beds. They have 35 to 60 bulbs of 160W to 220W that emit 98% UVA rays.

Bronzing tanning beds are much better that the usual tanning beds since the low level of UVB rays used in bronzing beds do not result in the skin turning red. This reduces the risk of sun burn and help the person achieve a longer lasting and dark tan.

However one has to consider the fact that bronzer tanning beds work slower than the regular beds. It takes a longer time to achieve a dark tan, even though it lasts much longer and does not fade away as fast as tan from regular beds. It is advised that you should first have a base tan before using a bronzing tanning bed.

People often confuse bronzer beds and bronzing bulbs with hot bulbs. Hot bulbs produce more UVB rays than bronzer beds, and produce tan much faster but the tan is lighter. To achieve the perfect bronze look, check with your tanning salon and ensure that you are using a proper bronzer tanning bed.

In case you have a bronzing tanning bed at home, you must ensure that you change the bulbs after 800-1000 hours of use. The bulbs have a longer life but stop emitting the amount of UV radiation that is necessary to produce a tan.
Bronzer tanning beds give you the perfect bronzed look that is attractive and creates an impact. Moreover since they do not emit much UV radiation, they are considered safe. This does not mean that one can use bronzer tanning beds without exercising some caution. Safety of tanning beds is still a hotly debated issue with some scientists insisting that they are harmful and can cause premature wrinkles and skin damage. Use all the precautions and never overdo the duration you spend on the tanning bed.

The tanned look is really in and it gives the desired sexy feel. So, people try out with many things to get this look. However, the safest way to get the skin tanned is through the regular sun exposure. Gradual tanning is not so harmful to the skin. Therefore, tanning through the swim suits have gained lot of popularity in the recent times.

These tanning swim suits are easily available in the market. They are made of specialized fabric which is called MicrosoIV. This fabric is made through special knitting process which creates thousands of tiny pores. The purpose of these pores is to filter about half of the sun light and UVB/UVA rays. The fabric of these swim suits is breathable which helps to keep the health in check by protecting the skin against elements and at the same time also helps to darken the skin by soaking the healthy amount of sun.

These tanning swim suits have many benefits. They help to give easy tanning. They are protective towards the skin. They dry very soon and they do not sag or fall apart. Many people go to tanning salons or try out regular sunbathing to get that sun kissed glow. But tanning through the tanning swimsuits is the best and it also gives the desired effect by producing the melanin. Tanning swim suits help you give even tan and if you expose your skin regularly to the sun then it will surely give you dark tan.

The result of tanning through the tanning swim suits is amazing. It is in fact a great way to give the whole body gorgeous brown look in the summer season. But it is very essential to keep one thing in mind that over exposure to sun rays is not healthy for the body and it can lead to harmful diseases like skin cancer. So, before stepping out in the sun wearing these swim suits always protect your body with a good quality sunscreen lotion. Also protect your eyes with goggles. These things are very essential as ignoring these can land you in major health problems. Remember that precautions and protection is very essential while tanning.

These swim suits are affordable and are available in wide range. If fact if you try these then you will never prefer a normal swim wear. These swim suits surely give amazing results. So, you better try one and see the change yourself.

Summer is here and it is time to go outdoors and have fun. This is the time when people prefer to go to the beach and get a tan. But these days most people no longer prefer to get a tan the natural way, that is by the help of sun bathing. There are various tanning lotions available, but they are losing the popularity as well.

So what is the most popular method to have a tan? These days more and more people are opting for sun beds. That is the electronic way of getting a tan. Tan bed is a device that lets out UV radiation and gives the skin a cosmetic tan.

There are different types of and brands of tan beds available in the salons and market, but the one that has become very popular are the sundash sun beds. This brand has won prizes for its high quality. Most consider sundash as the most reliable method of tanning. One of the best thing about sundash is that they are environment friendly. So you can have all the tan you want without harming the nature.

So far there are two different tanning machined available in the market by sundash. One is the 332 Por Series and the other is the 352 Radious Series. The functions of the two machines vary a bit. In order to choose the right tool for your tan here are some information on both the machines.

In case of the 332 Por Series, you have to lie inside the machine. The gadget looks more like a sandwich toaster. Once you lie down, the lid is closed, and then the tanning process starts. The surface if this machine is extended for the comfort of the clients. It takes only 15-20 minutes to get the tan.

Those who do not have much time to lie down and enjoy the tan can go for 352 Radious Series. This machine is like a small room. You get inside and stand for a while and the tan is done. This does not require more that 12 minutes and the whole body is tanned in one go. The best part of this machine is that there is a fan inside the machine that keeps the temperature inside the machine comfortable.

So if you have tan in mind, go for the salon that has sundash tan beds. You will not regret it.

Lately there has been a debate about what is the better option for getting a tan -- the ten beds or the sun? Which method is more effective? Which one is less harmful? Sorry to disappoint you dear readers as there is no exact answer to this question.

We all know it very well that the UV rays of the sun are very harmful for the skin. The sun can give you a nice tan but at the same time it will damage your skin as well. You might end up getting sunburn or even skin cancer. You do not wish to damage your skin for a tan now do you?

Here is where the cosmetic tanning or the tanning beds come in handy. All you have to do is spend some time in a tanning parlor and you are done. You come out with a good tan.

Before you go for the cosmetic tan it is better that you know a thing or two about both the methods of tanning.

There are basically two types of tanning bed -- horizontal and vertical. You can stand or lie down, whichever is more comfortable for you. Inside the beds there are UV lamps. Once you get in, then the lams are turned on. Here it should be mentioned that the regular air pressure of the lamps are higher than the regular UV lamps. The good thing is that these lamps are made of quartz. They filter the bad or unwanted UV rays from reaching the skin. In this way your skin remains protected.

But before you go for a tanning bed it is important to know what kind of UV rays is used there. If it is a UVB ray, then it is not harmful. The wavelength of the UVB rays is shorter and they affect the outer layer of the skin, whereas the wavelength of the UVA ray is longer and they are able to penetrate deeper into the skin, which is very harmful.

Even if the tanning bed uses a UVB ray, there is always a chance of heat rash and other skin irritation. If you have sensitive skin then stay away from these machines.

Even though there is a possibility of a sun burn, sun tan is still the safest way to get a tan. Do not forget that sunlight is a good source of vitamin D. At the same time the sun rays helps the skin to produce melanin that actually protects the skin from the sun. For a healthy tan all you have to do is go for sunbathing frequently but do not stay under the sun for too long. At the same time you will have to use a good protective lotion. This is bit time consuming, but at lease it is safer.

The tanned look is gaining more and more popularity. It gives the desired sexy look so people do not mind going to any extent to attain this look. In order to make tanning easy and comfortable many tanning salons have been opened. These tanning salons have got a very positive response among the masses and many people go to these salons.

There is no doubt that these salons provide the skin the desired sun kissed glow but it is very important to keep few things in mind in order to get safe tan through these tanning bed. The reason for this is that these tanning beds have bulbs which emit UVA and UVB rays which can have very harmful effect not only on the skin but also on the eyes. It is very essential to be cautions and use proper and right precautions to protect the eyes. You can use disposable aluminum tanning goggles for this purpose or you can also go in for tanning goggles with strap on it which has very tinted viewing holes.

These tanning goggle prevent the harmful rays from entering the eyes. If you ignore this then the result can be irritation in the eyes and it can also lead to more severe problems like cataract and macular degeneration. Some people think that closing the eyes can prevent these rays from entering the eyes and in this way they block the harmful rays. But it is a very wrong belief and eye lids only prevent only 25% of the rays from entering the eyes.

The skin around the eyes is also very delicate and it is also very essentials to protect this area of the eye also. If the exposure to the UV rays is more than it can result in the damage of the fragile skin cells which protect the eyes.

It is better to use personal tanning goggles instead of the goggles which are provided at the salons. This will provide complete and hygienic protection. Some of the eye diseases can be spread from one customer to other by the use of same goggles so it is a better idea to use personal goggles.

The tanning bed salon session can be more relaxing and effective if you use right and appropriate protection and precautions. If you ignore this then in the process of getting glowing tan you can actually lose your eye sight.

Medical research has found that long sunny days and tanning beds stimulate the body into producing Vitamin D which is immensely beneficial. Vitamin D’s deficiency can cause serious ailments like hypertension, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and skin ailments.

Pros of tanning beds

Tanning beds give the human body the following health benefits:

*Healthy bones and protection against osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
*Positive and brighter outlook to life
*Metabolic efficiency
*Vitamin D
*Protection against cancer of prostrate, breast and colon
*Combats SAD or Season Affective Disorder

*Moreover, the benefits or pros of using tanning beds are that they are convenient.
*In places where one gets no sun through out the year, this is the only way to get the beneficial UVA rays.

The Cons of Using Tanning Beds

*The Cons or dangers of using tanning beds is perhaps just the fact that most people, especially young people tend to overdo it. Tanning beds emit 50% more UVA than sunlight. The youth who are using tanning beds to get the bronzed look tend to be in a hurry. They use the beds for more time than required. So they end up being exposed to the following dangers

*Being dehydrated,
*Suffer premature wrinkling and
*sun burnt skin.
* Moreover such people run the risk of getting deadly skin cancers too.

The UVA bulbs used in tanning beds can affect the eyes. Care has to be taken. Every responsible tanning salon recommends that one should wear sun glasses; some tanning salons stock them for their clients. Most tanning beds come with inbuilt timers which are set at 15 to 20 minutes.

You owe it to your health and well being to follow the following precautions while using a tanning bed

-Prepare your skin by applying the lotion prescribed for tanning
-Use eye protection like shades or goggles
-After your session, use a lotion to soothe the skin
-Do not prolong your tanning session.

The benefits of tanning are many, and as long as you follow the precautions you should be safe from all the harmful effects of using a tanning bed. Tanning is extremely popular both for health and beauty reasons. Of course there are cons of tanning beds, but these risks can be minimized by moderation and following all the recommended precautions. It would not be out of place here to mention that sunlight has more harmful UVB rays and moreover it is easier to overdo tanning on a beach in the sun.