How to Tan Safely in a Tanning Bed

Some people have to work and can't get away long enough to go to the beach or lake and lay out in the sun. Some people such as actors or models need a tan to get work. Tanning spas have tanning beds that can give you a tan fast and evenly. Spas sometimes have special low rates that go by the week or monthly. Another option is to buy your own tanning bed.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• desire to tan
• eye goggles
• tanning bed lotion

1. A safe tan is easy to get. Find the spa you want to go to or buy a tanning bed. At a spa someone will be around in case you need any help. If you decide to buy most tanning beds that are new start from $1,000. Buy from a credited company.

2. Wear protective goggles on your eyes. The tanning bed light is too strong for your eyes to be exposed. It can affect your vision if they are not worn.

3. Tanning lotion helps your skin to tan because it supplies moisture. A moist skin tans better. Bronzer that colors the skin is usually added in the lotion. The tanning lotion helps produce melanin, an amino acid that helps the body produce the tan color.

4. The max exposure to tanning in the bed should be no more than 20 min. Tanning beds work fast. If you are a beginner it should be less and then build up gradually to more time in the tanning bed. To keep up your tan go at least once a week.

Tips & Warnings

• When you leave still use some protection against the sun
• Tanning bed sellers and spas sell tanning bed lotions
• The heat given out from the light in tanning bed can relieve mild muscle pain
• Protect your eyes
• Don't stay in the bed too long it can harm your skin
• If you have any medical condition check with your Doctor before using a tanning bed

[cajungurl1947]

on 8/5/2009 I tan and you are right on. One thing to add...good idea to clean the bed before using to get rid of bacteria that may be growing due to hea(especially if you go to an establishment to tan) 5*s