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What are the benefits
of using a sunbed? |
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Why does my skin tan? |
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Can I use a Sunbed?
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How many times a week can I
sensibly use a sunbed? |
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Should I use a sunscreen when
tanning indoors? |
Q. What are the benefits of using a sunbed?
A.
Bottom line, it is a controlled way to tan. Tanning is sunlight,
means the body can be subjected to different levels of UV
rays, depending on the time of day, location in the world
and so on.
With a sunbed, a tanning programme can be developed to ensure
your skin type and the type of sunbed being used are taken
into consideration to ensure that over exposure, including
the possibility of burning, is avoided.
Q.Why does
my skin tan?
A.
Our natural skin colour is
caused by skin pigment – melanin- and this is determined
by hereditary factors. Initially, melanin is pale coloured
but UV turns it brown as it rises to the skins surface.
The brown melanin forms a barrier with subsequent skin thickening,
is the body’s natural mechanism to protect against
UV radiation.
Statistically speaking
• 8% of the UK adult
population uses a sunbed (that’s over 3 million people)
• 38% of sunbed users use a sunbed to get a pre-holiday
tan
• 58% say they use sun bed to look healthier
Q.Can I use
a Sunbed?
A.
Most people are able to use
a sunbed but there are exceptions. If you answer YES to
any of the questions below, you should not use a sunbed:
• Are you aged under 18?
• Do you burn in natural sunlight?
• Do you have a medical condition that becomes worse
in the sunlight?
• Do you have an excessive amount of moles and / or
freckles?
• Do you have a history of sunburn, particularly form
childhood?
• Do you have skin cancer or does any members of your
immediate family have / had skin cancer?
• Also, if you are on any medication or drugs, please
check with your GP or pharmacist prior to using a sunbed.
Q. How many
times a week can I sensibly use a sunbed?
A.
People with skin type 1 (very
fair skin, freckles, red or sandy hair, skin goes red and
peels); children under 16 and people on certain medications
that may cause photosensitivity should not use a sunbed
at all Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for
everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum
of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for
skin type 2. The EuroStandard advises not to exceed 60 sessions
per annum.
Q. Should I use a sunscreen when tanning
indoors?
A.
No. Over exposure is prevented
by carefully controlling the session time and frequency
of your visit. This means that you do not need to use a
sunscreen.
It is recommended that you use specially developed indoor
tanning lotions to accelerate the tanning process and moisturise
the skin. We are happy to advise you on these products and
help you to choose the best one for you
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