Is tanning bed safe? It is the most frequently asked
question of the tanners. The controversies around the tanning beds have
made many tanners think again on their desire of attaining the tan brown
look. They are left struggling with the questions like- are we safe in
tanning beds? Are tanning beds responsible for skin cancer? There are so
many questions regarding this. Here are the answers to some of these questions.
Skin care experts or dermatologists
have shown green flag to sunless tanning done in tanning beds. According
to them, you may get the same result by spending 10 minutes in a tanning
bed as you may get by tanning in sun while sunbathing. But, in the
latter case, you may damage your skin. Tanning beds are available in two
varieties. One in which you can tan yourself by standing and the other
where you have to lie down to tan yourself. They come in wide range of
prices, which lie between $200 to $2-3,000.
But, the question still remains unanswered whether they are actually safe or not. If used
as directed by the physician or skin care expert, they are safe but an
improper usage can seriously lead you in to trouble.
Some of the safe tips are:
- Always wear safety eyewear when going for tanning session.
- Don't stay for too long in the tanning bed otherwise you may burn your skin.
- Always use the branded tanning lotion to tan your skin.
- Keep your initial tanning sessions short.
- Try to have your own tanning bed to avoid the risk of any infection.
Use the following advices and follow your dermatologist's guidelines to
attain the best services of tanning beds.