Tanning beds are also known as solariums, booths or sun beds. Although when using a tanning bed you are subjecting your body to an artificial light source, these artificial rays are in fact mimicking the exact same type of UV rays that you receive from being out in the sun.

The tanning bed lamps give a sense of sun bathing as it projects its ultraviolet rays, which penetrate through the skin giving it the exposure it needs to produce an increased concentration of melanin in the skin and in fair skinned people this increase being so evenly distributed produces what is known as a suntan. Tanning beds should be treated no differently than being out in the sun as the same UV damage can occur.

First time tanners
If its your first time at the particular salon you will be asked to fill out a consent form and if you are under 18, you will need the permission of a parent or guardian before you can use a tanning bed.
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