Is there a safe way to use tanning bed?
Science tells us that there’s no such thing as a safe tanning bed, tanning booth, or sun lamp. Indoor tanning can increase the risk of developing the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma by 58% and basal cell carcinoma by 24%.
How often can I use a tanning bed safely?
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 European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.
How many minutes should I go in a tanning bed?
Starting at four to eight minutes per session is ideal for the first two weeks. This skin type will already have a base tan, so adding one-minute increments as long as you are comfortable and do not show any signs of burning or irritation is safe.
Tips for First-Time Tanners in a Tanning Bed
- Shave and Exfoliate Before You Tan. Dry and dead skin cells can prevent you from getting an even tan.
- Use Lotion. Use a special indoor tanning lotion.
- Wear Goggles. Always wear goggles.
- Start Slow. Less is more, particularly for first-time tanners.
- Considerations.
These are our top five tanning bed safety tips:
- Keep your tanning sessions short and infrequent.
- Never tan before the age of 35.
- Wear proper eye protection.
- Cover sensitive areas.
- Avoid makeup and fragrance.
Is it safe to use tanning bed occasionally?
Skin cancer treatment specialists say that using a tanning bed sporadically is not harmless, and does a great deal of damage to your skin. This is a myth that needs to be exposed for its falsehoods. Lying out in the sun is in fact safer than a tanning bed.
How many minutes in a tanning bed is safe?
You are likely to see results very quickly, therefore you will not need to spend as much time on the sunbed to get results. Do not spend more than a total of 10 minutes in any one session.
What not to do in a tanning bed?
Lotions not made for the sunbed won’t help your tan and may even cause damage to the sunbed. DO check the side effects of your prescription medications — some include skin sensitivity with UV exposure. DON’T wear makeup or jewelry, and avoid heavy perfumes or essential oils.
How do you tan on a sunbed safely?
Always Wear Eye Protection
Never use a sunbed without wearing eye protection. Closing your eyes isn’t enough because UV rays can penetrate your eyes through your eyelids. You must wear eye protection designed specifically for use on sunbeds. These have the proper UV protection to safeguard your eyes.
How often can you safely lay in a tanning bed?
Most indoor tanning professionals recommend 3 tanning sessions a week until a tan is developed, and then 2 each week after that to maintain the tan. US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations prohibit more than 1 tanning sessions in a single day. Avoid overexposure.
Can you use a tanning bed every day?
As a key element of our Tan Wisely initiative, Palm Beach Tan follows the FDA’s recommendation to allow 24 hours between sunbed sessions. The skin needs 24 hours to process and build color after a tanning session. Allowing 24 hours between sessions actually maximizes color development.
What is 10 minutes on a sunbed equivalent to?
A good example of just how different the results are taking into account that ten minutes in a sunbed compares to about 2 hours in direct sunlight.
Is it OK to use sunbeds occasionally?
As we’ve outlined above, there is no safe level of UVR. Any exposure can increase your risk of skin cancer. A tan is your body’s attempt to protect itself from the damaging effect of UV rays. Using a sunbed to get a tan isn’t safer than tanning in the sun.
How likely are you to get cancer from sunbeds?
Even one sunbed session can increase your risk of developing squamous cell skin cancer by 67% and basal cell skin cancer by 29%. Even more importantly is the increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. If you have ever used a sunbed your risk of melanoma increases by 20%.
Is occasional sunbed use safe?
As we’ve outlined above, there is no safe level of UVR. Any exposure can increase your risk of skin cancer. A tan is your body’s attempt to protect itself from the damaging effect of UV rays. Using a sunbed to get a tan isn’t safer than tanning in the su.
Is once a week on a sunbed enough?
Two sessions a week should be enough to further deepen your tan in a safe and gentle manner. If you simply want to maintain the tan you already have (for example, when you get back from holiday), then one session a week will probably be enough.
How often should you go on sunbeds to start?
During the early stages of building up a base tan we recommend tanning frequently (twice a week) for no more than 6 minutes regardless of your skin type (not including skin type 1). Once you have developed a good base tan you do not need to use a sunbed as regularly to maintain your tan.
Is it safe to use a sunbed once a month?
Using a sunbed just once a month can increase your risk of skin cancer by more than half. Regular sunbed use under the age of 35 years increases the risk of skin cancer by an alarming 75%.
Are sunbeds healthy in moderation?
Tanning beds are NOT safer than the sun.
Science tells us that there’s no such thing as a safe tanning bed, tanning booth, or sun lamp. Indoor tanning can increase the risk of developing the two most common types of skin cancer — squamous cell carcinoma by 58% and basal cell carcinoma by 24%.
Will 6 minutes on a sunbed do anything?
You are likely to see results relatively quickly Do not spend more than a total of 6 minutes in any one session. The Tropical Fruit, Watermelon, Cocoa Butter, or Carrot tan accelerators are all excellent for your skin type.
How often is it safe to bed tan?
In general, you could expect two or five sessions (especially the first week). Just be sure to keep your sessions spaced out between 24 to 48 hours from one another, and never go into a bed more than once a day.
Is the occasional sunbed OK?
4 – Sunbeds are not a safe alternative to sun-bathing
As we’ve outlined above, there is no safe level of UVR. Any exposure can increase your risk of skin cancer. A tan is your body’s attempt to protect itself from the damaging effect of UV ray.