Tanning Bed

Tanning is one of the most popular beauty craze. A lot of people want to get the perfect tan just like Jessica Alba and Jennifer Lopez. However, the sun is not always available to give you an even tan. You may also want to avoid the crowd when tanning. Thus, using a tanning or sun bed has been a good solution for many people especially in the United States. The use of tanning beds has further two options: going to tanning salon and having a sun bed at home. Whatever you choose, you need to know how to use it. If you choose to buy your own tanning bed, make sure that you know how to clean it.
Using a Tanning Bed
There are different types of tanning beds. Before using one, you should make sure its type and the safety precautions given by its manufacturer. If you will go to a tanning salon, make sure that you inquire and listen to the staff when discussing about the sun bed especially if it is your first time. If you opt to buy your own sun bed, make sure that you fully read the user’s manual or guide before slipping in to the bed.  Each type of sun bed has its own suggested maximum time of exposure. For instance, low pressure tanning beds have the same UV rays from the sun and can burn your skin easily.
If you will go to a (reputable) tanning salon, you will need to fill out a skin analysis form. This is used to analyze the type and color of your skin before tanning. You will also indicate that kind of tanning that you want so the salon staffs can identify the best sun bed for you.
Using a sun bed requires some accessory materials such as goggles. Goggles are used to protect your eye from the UV rays. Most tanning salons will provide goggles for each of their clients but it is still ideal to bring one. Always make sure that your eyes are covered whenever having a sun bed session to protect them from UVA and UVB rays.
You will also need to put some tanning lotion on your skin before hitting a sun bed. You will also need to make sure that your skin is moisturized. Not only tanning can dry up the skin but moisturized skin also gets the perfect tan easily.
After the preparation, set the timer and hit start. It is advisable to tan for 20 minutes or less. When done tanning, you will need a towel to wipe your skin. Taking a bath or shower after tanning is not recommended.
Cleaning a Tanning Bed
After using a home sun bed, you will also need to clean it. Cleaning can help prevent tanning warts and can maximize the efficiency of your sun bed. Take off the plastics covering the tanning lamps and bulbs and clean the reflector using a damp cloth. You should also clean and wipe the dust off of the ballast tray beneath the main bed as well as the fans in the cover.