Recently, the popularity of tanning salons has grown significantly. This is largely due to the fact that tanning always remains in fashion, but the methods of obtaining it are constantly improving, new technologies are appearing, so many women now resort to the services of tanning salons. Of course, such a tan has its pros and cons, but if you approach this issue wisely, you can protect yourself from many negative consequences.
Now manufacturers produce many different models: there are horizontal and vertical tanning salons. The main advantage of such a tan is higher safety compared to tanning in the sun, since the ratio of ultraviolet waves of spectra A and B is very precisely thought out in the tanning bed, and C-waves that negatively affect the skin are practically eliminated.
How to choose a solarium?
Before choosing a solarium, you must carefully study all the information about them. To begin with, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the design of this device in order to understand which option is best suited. So, you can choose one of two options - a vertical or horizontal tanning bed.
It is also worth asking about the salon itself, where such a procedure is carried out. Not all salons boast good equipment and competent personnel who can handle the equipment. It is very important to pay attention to this, since there is always a risk of harming the skin and your health in general.
Horizontal tanning salons: features
Devices of this type have been popular for quite some time. But it is worth noting that they have several noticeable shortcomings. In them, tanning is not always uniform. This is due to the fact that light traces may remain in the places where the skin touches the solarium. The second drawback is the discomfort that some visitors experience. It is connected with the fact that for some time a person is forced to be in a confined space. Many are uncomfortable because of this.
However, there are pluses. One of them is the ability to completely relax for 10-20 minutes, without fear of getting burns. These devices have built-in lamps of low power, which gently affect the skin and will not harm even delicate skin of the face. Also, the cost of the procedure in a horizontal tanning bed is much lower than in a vertical version.
Vertical tanning salons: features
Now more widespread vertical devices. This is really more convenient, because during the procedure a person can take any position that is convenient for him. Naturally, in this case, the tan lays much more evenly, without visible flaws. Vertical tanning salons are much more modern and have a lot of useful functions that make the tanning process more comfortable. These innovations include cooling systems, built-in stereo systems, handrails, for which it is convenient to hold.
Another advantage that vertical tanning salons have is more powerful lamps, which allow you to quickly get a full tan. The duration of this type of tanning bed is an average of 10-13 minutes, which is much faster compared to horizontal models. Before going to the salon, you should find out which device is used there. It is better to give preference to modern models, for example, such as a vertical Solarium Luxura.
Also, vertical devices are recognized as much more hygienic, and this is not surprising, because the contact of the body with the surface of the device is practically absent.
Is it safe?
Of course, even the best vertical tanning salons do not provide complete safety and do not exclude the possibility of any negative consequences. They are quite diverse and can be expressed in the form of the appearance of various age spots, premature aging of the skin and more serious problems. Therefore, do not risk your health, it is much easier to follow a few simple rules when visiting a solarium.
Rules for visiting the solarium
Before the procedure, it is imperative to get a doctor's consultation. Each person has his own individual characteristics of the body, because of which a tan can be not only harmful, but also dangerous.
The first visit to the tanning bed should not last more than 3 minutes. This is because skin that is not used to such procedures can quickly burn. In the next session, the time can be slightly increased, for example, up to 5 minutes.
Before the procedure, it is necessary to wash off all cosmetics. You can use sunscreen , but you need to choose creams specifically for tanning salons. You can not use ordinary sunscreens that are designed for the beach.
In fact, there are much more rules when visiting a tanning bed. The salon must be provided with information about what measures should be taken to prevent the negative consequences of the procedure.