Smart Tanning

Smart tanning makes you look and feel great. So you've decided to buy a tanning bed. You've been shopping around, and you show your top picks to a friend who screeches - "Are you crazy? Do you want to get cancer?"

That's a common response from anyone not familiar with smart tanning bed use. Many people don't understand that tanning beds can be safer than the sun - faster and easier, too! The difference between smart tanning bed use and outdoor tanning is like the difference between using a recipe and just throwing things in a pan…with a tanning bed, you can control the elements of sun and get the results that you want.

Smart tanning bed use starts before the tanning bed is turned on. Think about your tanning history. Know your skin type. Do you tan easily, or burn very quickly? Is your skin pale or does it have natural color? Is your hair brown or black, which indicates skin more easily tanned, or blonde or red, which can indicate skin prone to burning? Although everyone is at risk from too much UV exposure, some people with certain skin types may have a higher risk factor. Typically, people with skin types I and II listed below have a higher risk factor. These answers can help you determine your smart tanning plan.

Here are a few tips to help you get started.

1. Take your time! If you're like most new tanning bed owners, it's tempting to climb right into that relaxing warmth and stay as long as you want. Don't do it! The cardinal rule of smart tanning bed use is NEVER BURN - and too much exposure to your new bed will break that rule faster than you can say "cocoa butter."
2. Do your homework! If you're unsure of how to set up a sensible regime, review the documentation that accompanied your new bed. If you still have questions, contact the professionals at TanningBedsNow.com to design a sensible schedule that will give you all of the benefits of a tan without the risk of sunburn.
3. Speaking of cocoa butter, any type of UV exposure - indoor or out - may dry your skin, which can lead to wrinkling or premature aging. The good news is that this problem is easily solved by the regular use of a quality moisturizer. We carry three different formulas for use during your session. Choose from a Level 2 Accelerator with no tingle, a Level 4 Accelerator with medium tingle or a Level 5 Accelerator with no tingle all created by SunSplash for use with their beds. You can also find a great Electric Beach Aftershock/Moisturizer for use after you tan.

Don't let those who are uneducated spoil your opportunity to look better, feel better, and realize the benefits of a great tan. Tan smart, tan safe, and get everything you want from your new bed!