Want to know how to enhance, and prolong, your tan safely?
It is important to understand that our skin completely regenerates after around 28 days, however with some simple tips we can enhance oursuntan.
Firstly, exfoliate your skin regularly – and especially beforetanning – in order to remove the dead cells on your skin’s surface and to prevent the dead skin from blocking the rays. This will guarantee better results from your sunbed session and more gloss to your skin. If you exfoliate after your sunbed session you will reduce some of the colour you’ve just gained, shortening the duration of your suntan. If you’re looking for a natural scrub you can make your own and there are plenty of options to choose from: granulated sugar mixed with honey, coffee and olive oil or ground oatmeal with a little bit of salt.
Moisturise
your body regularly, concentrating on the more problematic areas, the ones
that dry the quickest, for they can cause an uneven tan. Also, make sure
you drink plenty of water to keep your body and skin hydrated. Dehydration is the great enemy of suntans and skin, it takes vitality
and colour away from our skin, and increases the visibility of wrinkles. Have
you ever noticed that coming back from exotic places we often lose part of our
suntan? That’s the effect of the air travel which, with its dry air, accelerates
the process of suntan loss.
Eat sun-friendly foods! Beta-carotene which is contained in all orange fruits and vegetables and cod liver oil can be converted in your body to Vitamin A, which stimulates the production of melanin. It also has a protective function from the harmful effects of UV rays. Beta-carotene also has countless advantages , such as a general protection from potentially harmful substances, a help for the sight, for tissue repair and to maintain soft and smooth skin. Certain foods are known to increase lycopene, the skin’s own SPF. An antioxidant found in tomatoes, and other red and orange fruit and veg, it can boost your sun protection by a whopping 33%. One of the best sources is tomato paste – spag bol anyone? Another hero is a group of antioxidants called polyphenols, green tea is a great example.
If your suntan is vanishing too rapidly remember
to hydrate your skin often and, if you really need a more lasting colour, have
a low pressure sunlamp session.
Now that you have read our tips you’re ready to go out there and tan safely and responsibly, and make sure to enjoy every minute of it!
A study last year published in the journal DermatoEndocrinology found
that tanning salon sunbeds are highly effective in raising serum levels of
vitamin D. Those who used the sunbeds attained optimal levels (more than 100
nmol/L) [40ngml] D during the winter.
Another earlier study had also showed similar results, so this research
served to corroborate the original finding.
The beneficial effects of sunbed use are
numerous:
Sunbed use strengthens bone. As mentioned above, one study compared 50 subjects who used a sunbed at least once weekly, to 106 control subjects who did not use them. The sunbed users had 90% higher vitamin D levels than non-users. They also had significantly higher bone-mineral density, indicative of stronger bones.
Sunbed use can control psoriasis and eczema. Research showed convincingly that sunbeds are a valid treatment for psoriasis. And, it also stated another conclusion: Sunbeds could be useful “as a treatment option for atopic dermatitis [eczema], mycosis fungoides, acne, scleroderma, vitiligo, and pruritus, as well as other UV sensitive dermatoses.”
Sunbed use reduces chronic pain. A study of pain in fibromyalgia patients, conducted by dermatologists, revealed that those who used UV-producing sunbeds experienced a decrease of 0.44 points on a 10 point scale (Likert scale), when compared to those who did not receive UV light. Feelings of well-being and relaxation were also reported among the tanners.
Sunbeds may help unborn children. Sunbeds are now being recommended for use by pregnant women who will give birth in a winter month, in order to protect the unborn child from osteoporosis during adulthood.
Sunbed use reduces the risk of clots. In an eleven-year study of the sun-exposure habits of 40,000 women, venous thrombotic (clotting) events were measured. It was found that women who sunbathed during the summer, on winter vacations, or when abroad, or used a sunbed, were at 30% reduced risk of clots compared to those who did not sunbathe.
Sunbed use is associated with lower breast-cancer risk.
Sunbed use reduces the risk of death. Perhaps the most important research on sunbeds was a 20-year study: It showed that women who used sunbeds were 23% less likely to die from any cause than women who did not use them.
With thanks to Dr. Marc Sorenson, Sunlight Institute
Vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is a steroid hormone precursor. It was originally thought to play a role only in the mineralization of bones and teeth by maintaining the correct phosphorous/calcium ratio. But over time research has linked low vitamin D levels with obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, osteoporosis and cancer. According to the CDC, in 2006 a whopping one fourth of the population was deficient in vitamin D. Eight percent were “at risk” for vitamin D deficiency illnesses and one percent had levels that were considered imminently harmful. According to Natural News, vitamin D is “perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition.” ‘ via Psychology Today
‘Sunbed users had 90% higher vitamin D levels than non-users.’ Source – The Sunlight Institute
Give your salon a performance tanning
bed, with the technology that will elevate your business.
At just 228 x 135 x 179 cm the TRON sunbed is compact enough to fit in any
salon, and with features such as an advanced voice guide that will talk the
user through the session’s steps the TRON sunbed is easier than ever to use.
The TRON tanning bed benefits from an
intense facial tanner zone with 4 high pressure 650w lamps, and Breezer – our
latest technology in water refreshment in a sunbed. Its advanced vaporizer
sprays micro drops of water that evaporate when in contact with skin, so your
clients can enjoy a totally fresh sunbed session.
We can even customise your TRON tanning
bed, in any colour you choose.
The quality of the tan your customers get depends directly on the spectrum of the light produced by your lamps. Sunbed lamps/tubes will decline to a point where an effective tan can’t be gained, a lot sooner than the lamps/tubes reach the end of their physical life. Are yours due for a change? Contact us now:📞 01443 492 000 email: sales@smartsunbeds.com
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