What is 20 minutes in a tanning bed equivalent to?

Using a tanning bed for 20 minutes is equivalent to spending one to three hours a day at the beach with no sun protection at all. Tanning beds emit 3-6 times the amount of radiation given off by the sun.

How long should a beginner stay in a tanning bed?

Your first tanning session should last around five to seven minutes. For people with fair skin, this might be the maximum time they spend in a tanning bed even during later sessions. People with darker skin can add a minute every session until they reach the amount of time they want to spend in the tanning bed.

What is 10 minutes on a sunbed equivalent to?

This means that to achieve the same results as being in the sun, you won’t need to be in the sunbed for nearly as long. A good example of just how different the results are taking into account that ten minutes in a sunbed compares to about 2 hours in direct sunlight.

How long is too long in a tanning bed?

You are likely to see results quite quickly, therefore you will not need to spend as much time on the sunbed to get results. Do not spend more than a total of 7 minutes in any one session.

Are higher level tanning beds better?

Beds that use high-pressure bulbs emit less amount of UVB and a high amount of UVA rays. Higher levels of tanning beds offer a higher amount of UVA rays, and thus, they bronze the skin much faster, and the tan lasts longer.28 May 2020

What does Level 1 tanning bed mean?

Level 1 tanning beds are the basic beds, with tanning times that are long but usually priced low. A Level 1 tanning bed is an economic option, but they produce high levels of UVB rays, the rays that can cause sunburn if not used properly. These beds will often carry more than 35 lamps.

How strong is a Level 2 tanning bed?

LEVEL 2 sunbeds offer the following: 6,000 total bed wattage. Less UVB (burn ray)/higher UVA (bronzing ray) than Level 1 sunbeds. 12 15 minute tanning session. 400w high-pressure facial lamps.15 Jul 2016

Do tanning bed levels make a difference?

Tanners will find all of the information they need to make the correct choice here. In short, the difference between the levels has to do with tanning power, with the lowest being Level 1 and moving up in power with each subsequent Level.

Are stand up tanning beds stronger?

Stand-up booths are capable of giving you a deeper tan. The bulbs used in them give off stronger rays compared to a tanning bed. The higher intensity of the UV rays increases melanin production which results in a darker complexion. For those who want more than just a “sun-kissed” look, stand-up booths are better.

Are high pressure tanning beds better?

A high pressure tanning bed can achieve a dark, long-lasting color after only a few minutes in the tanning bed. A high pressure tanning bed creates a deep, long-lasting tan after only a few minutes of lying in the bed. These beds use both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays to create a natural-looking tan.

What does a Level 4 tanning bed do?

LEVEL 4 sunbeds offer the following: Less UVB (burn ray)/higher UVA (bronzing ray) than Level 3 sunbeds. 8 -12 minute tanning session. 600w high-pressure client-controlled facial and shoulder lamps. Built-in air conditioner and misty breeze for cooling comfort.15 Jul 2016

What level tanning bed gets you the darkest?

Both Level 1 and Level 2 grant tanners the experience of relaxing in a comfortable and warm tanning bed. Level 3 offers medium pressure lamps with lower UV rays and more UVA rays, providing a faster and deeper tan than Level 1 and Level 2.

Can you burn in a Level 6 tanning bed?

LEVEL 6 – XTREME TAN TECHNOLOGY BED The Sunboard XTT high pressure tanning lounge is considered one of the absolute best bronze tan producing beds available today! A very gentle tan, beautiful brown color without risk of getting burn.

What level tanning bed should I start with?

If you burn extremely easily, you may want to start out only going five minutes in a Level One or Two tanning bed. The tanning salon that I go to only has one Level One bed, and often they recommend people use a Level Two. I, personally, started out going seven minutes in a Level Two bed and did fine.15 Jun 2016