Does your skin burn when you tan? Well, you may want to check your favorite tanning salon’s bulbs. They may contain more harmful rays that burn you, than helpful ones that tend to brown your skin and leave your skin with a bronzed glow.
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If the bulbs in the bed(s) you are using contain a high percentage of UVB rays, then your skin will burn. In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between UVA and UVB rays, how to spot the difference and the solution to remedy this problem.
It’s important to keep in mind that when you are tanning you are exposing your skin and your body to UVA rays, which are good and promote a brown tan. But you are also exposing yourself to harmful UVB rays which is damaging to your skin, causing it to burn. It’s important to understand the difference. You’ll want to use bulbs that have a low emission of UVB rays, following, you’ll learn how to spot these low emission bulbs.
Before you jump in the tanning bed, pay special attention to the bulbs. All ultraviolet bulbs state their UVB percentage. If a bulb says 5% UVB it gives off 5% UVB rays, which burn and allows 95% UVA rays to soak into your skin, which will give you a rich, brown tan which is ultimately what you want. It’s important to make sure your ultraviolet bulbs have a strong UVA emission. This is important to ensure a warm, healthy glow instead of the “lobster” look.
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There is a helpful alternative to traditional tanning bulbs and that is referred to as a high-pressure tanning bed. High-pressure bulbs are made from quartz, which filters out harmful UVB rays for more tan and less burn. This type of tanning bed is a commercial bed that has an open design with no doors or lid. Many beds in tanning salons use high-pressure bulbs, if only for your face. High-pressure bulbs typically perform best on medium to dark skin tones.
It’s important to protect your skin when tanning. Always use lotions before and after and if at all possible, use UV bulbs with a high UVA emission. And a great alternative to conventional or high UVB emission bulbs is the high-pressure tanning bed which protects your skin by filtering out the UVB rays that burn and promoting a nice, brown, healthy tan. Have a happy, safe tan!
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