Frequently Asked Indoor Tanning Questions?
Is there a safety reset switch?
No. If the bed will not turn on, verify the outlet has power. If the timer will not respond,
the bed needs to be serviced. Unplug it and call the dealer the bed was purchased from.
Do tanning lotions really make you tan faster?
Yes. Depending on your skin type, when you use the appropriate accelerator, you will
achieve a darker tan in less time than if using no accelerator.
How many times do I have to use the bed before I get a tan?
That depends on your skin type and how fast you tan. It will probably take you
approximately 16 sessions to achieve the results you want. (See recommended exposure
time chart.)
Do I have to take my contact lenses out before I tan?
No, if you wear protective FDA approved eyewear.
Do I really have to wear Goggles?
Yes. If you use a tanning bed without eye protection, your eyes may be damaged by the
UV rays. FDA approved goggles that you wear are very important. Your eyelids alone
offer almost no protection against ultraviolet light, which may cause damage to the eye.
Not using proper eye protection may also result in short term effects such as tired, itchy
eyes, headaches and loss of night vision.
Nude Tanning
Parts of the body that have never been exposed to the sun before will turn pink or even
red. They might even break out with a rash. This is caused by an over-exposure to the
ultraviolet rays. It takes these parts longer to start the tanning process.
Rashes
Heat rashes, or “tanner’s itch” indicate that the light and heat generated by tanning bulbs
or the sun have dried your skin. Itching can also result from a reduced rate of melanin
production in a particular area of your body. Melanin is the protective skin pigment
found in varying amounts in everyone’s skin. If you begin tanning in the nude, you may
find that previously unexposed areas develop an itch. This is natural so don’t be alarmed;
just discontinue tanning for a few days, and then slowly build up time allowing melanin
production to increase. Heat rashes may also have a slight redness and itching, which
occurs from getting too many UV rays. It’s dryness to the skin or reactions to cosmetics,
medications or foods that may contribute to this. If a medication, irritation, cosmetic or
food is causing the rash, you should stop tanning until the rash disappears.
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