Simple But Effective Tanning Bed Tips

By Tim Gorman

Tanning beds are wonderful things to use in your quest for a nice golden brown tan. No matter what the weather might currently be outside you can have a great tan all year round and always look your best with the use of a tanning bed. However, you do need to be careful when utilizing a tanning bed and make sure that you take the right precautions to prevent your skin suffering from too much exposure. The real trick is just to be sensible, as with many things in life, if you use your sun bed in moderation in order to fulfill your desire for a natural looking suntan then you'll be less likely to have any problems with it. But it would probably not be a good idea to use for hours everyday on its highest setting in order to obtain a tan and this could result in some serious health related issues.

All you really need to do when using a tanning bed is to be sensible and to know a few good tanning bed tips that will help you get the most out of your tanning bed so that you can have that natural brown or bronze glow that you desire and everybody else envies. One of the best tanning bed tips is too consider very carefully what your skin type is and how much tanning you think would be appropriate for it. Even though a tanning bed is not as powerful as the suns rays, it can still have a harmful effect on your skin if you do not use it properly, but with a little care you should be able to use it safely and enjoyably.

Another good tanning bed tip is to remember to use a reliable tanning bed lotion. If your skin is fair in complexion then you will need to use a lotion that has a high protection factor. This is always a good idea if you have fair skin, but is also advisable for many that have a slightly darker complexion as it just gives your skin that bit of extra protection that it needs to help it to cope with the rays from the tanning bed lamps and bulbs. Using a good tanning bed lotion will help to make sure that your skin retains a good appearance as well as a good tan.

The most important and vital of all tanning bed tips is to never let your skin get burnt. Tanning beds can be very strong (although if they are used correctly and in moderation it should not be a problem), so you need to make sure that you know what you are doing by reading the instruction manual well and not using the tanning bed for longer than is recommended for your skin type. Tanning beds are a terrific way to stay looking good and with a little care combined with following these tanning bed tips you should enjoy a great looking tan without any problems.

Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Tanning-Bed-Solutions.com. He provides more information on tanning bed lights, tanning beds and lotions that you can research in your pajamas on his website.

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Tanning Lotions – Getting a Faster Tan

When tanning at a tanning salon, you are going there to get the best possible tan without wasting any money, correct? If you answer yes to this question, then can I assume you are also using a tanning accelerating lotion each and every time you tan?

Having worked at a tanning salon for many years, I was always very surprised when customers would come in, purchase a tanning package, and decline using a tanning lotion. Some common responses were, "I've been tanning for years and have never used a lotion," "lotions don't work," and just plain "no, thank you."

What these customers didn't realize or want to realize is that they were having to come in more times to tan than they actually had to. The reason for this is that indoor tanning accelerators are formulated with ingredients that help the tanning process along. When you are exposed to ultraviolet light, your body reacts to this by creating melanin. Our bodies have millions of melanocyte cells that produce melanin and this substance is what causes our tans.

There are certain ingredients that help to "feed" those cells to continue producing melanin after you tan. And obviously, the more melanin produced, the darker or better tanning results.

Many other ingredients such as vitamins and moisturizers found in indoor tanning lotions help keep your skin healthy and hydrated. When tanning in a tanning bed, you will more than likely sweat. This loss of moisture can have a drying effect on your skin. If you are using a lotion that has moisturizers in it, this will keep your skin from drying out and actually prolongs your tan.

One of the easiest ways to explain the benefits of using an indoor tanning lotion is the cost savings of tanning. Let's say your are tanning in a tanning bed that costs you $10.00 per session. If you tan in that tanning bed with a lotion, you will most likely achieve your base tan in about 4 sessions. If you are not using a lotion, you will achieve your base tan in about 6 to 7 sessions. It will have taken you two to three extra sessions to achieve that base tan and that could cost you up to $30.00 extra. Not to mention the time it takes to drive to the tanning salon, check in, get undressed, tan, get dressed, and leave. This could be up to an hour's worth of your time! And time is money....

For a list of popular lotions, visit: Tanning Bed Lotions

Buck Boosters

What is a buck booster?
A buck booster is a transformer that can either "buck" (lower voltage) or "boost" (increase voltage). Most tanning beds require anywhere from 220 volts of power to 240 volts of power. If you are installing a tanning bed in a commercial building, then it's likely that the building or your store only has 208 volts incoming. If this is the case, you will definitely need a buck boost transformer to "boost" your power (208v) to the recommended voltage of your tanning bed.

A buck booster will also have a number such as 12/24 or 16/32 on it. What these numbers mean is that your can adjust your voltage by those numbers. For example, lets say your incoming voltage is 208. And your tanning bed requires 240 volts. You would want to get the 16/32 transformer so that it can be wired to "boost" by 32. If you did that, your voltage going to the tanning bed would now be 240 volts.

When do I have to "buck" my power?
Okay, there are some instances where your tanning bed may only require 220 volts but your incoming voltage is 240 volts. That would be 20 volts too much and most manufacturers will tell you that your warranty will be void if your tanning bed is not running at the required voltage. In this case, you will need to "buck" your power down. I would also use the 16/32 transformer to "buck" by 16 volts. By doing this, your voltage would now be at 224 volts. It is 4 volts higher than what they want, but we never want to go below the required voltage, otherwise your tanning bed will not perform up to standards.

If you are needing to get a Buck Booster for your tanning bed, visit the following Ebay store. They carry boosters at a very reasonable price:

Tanning Bed Starters

A starter in a tanning bed is what actually starts the bulb. These starters are usually only good for two full lamp changes. In other words, every other lamp change, you would have to change out the tanning bed starter as well. Otherwise, the starter may end up burning up your lamps since you would be past the starters life.

Tanning Bed Acrylics

Tanning Bed Acrylics: Acrylics for tanning beds are the clear glass or plexi-glass that covers the lamps and protects the person tanning from touching the hot lamps. Acrylics made for tanning beds are UV transmitting. This means that the plastic allows ultraviolet light to pass through the acrylic. Do not buy a clear plastic sheet of glass at a local plastic company. Most of the plastics these companies carry have a UV coat that "prevent" ultraviolet light from passing through.

Following are some acrylics that are manufactured specifically for tanning beds.

Tanning Lotion Applicator

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Tanning Bed Eyewear – Goggles

Tanning bed eyewear: The eyewear manufactured specifically for tanning bed use block out all harmful UV rays. If you tan indoors or outdoors without eye protection, you can be causing damage to your eyes. Even if you close your eyes, your eyelids are not thick enough to block out all ultraviolet rays. Protect your eyesight while tanning, use tanning bed eyewear or goggles.

RelaxSun Home Tanning Bed – 24 Lamps with Face & Arm Enhancement

Among the largest home tanning beds in the industry, the ProSun® RelaxSun 24 can't be beat in terms of comfort and features. Constructed with an open frame and a deep, curved bench, it offers excellent exposure for attractive, all-around tanning. The RelaxSun has 24 main lamps, as well as 4 face and 4 arm bronzers.

It plugs conveniently into any 120-V electrical outlet and includes a head pad and goggles.

• Twelve 71-in 100W UVA canopy lamps
• Twelve 71-in 100W UVA bench lamps
• 8 face bronzers
• 4 arm bronzers
• Session timers: 15, 20, and 30 minute timers
• Adjustable gas spring lifts
• Click strip system
• Uses standard household 120 voltage
• Includes head pad and goggles
• Dimensions: L: 78 in; W: 30 in
• Lifetime warranty on the frame
• 2 year electrical warranty

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Learn More about the RelaxSun 24 Home Tanning Bed & Price

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RelaxSun Home Tanning Bed – 16 Lamps with Face & Arm Enhancement

Among the largest home tanning beds in the industry, the ProSun® RelaxSun 16 can't be beat in terms of comfort and features. Constructed with an open frame and a deep, curved bench, it offers excellent exposure for attractive, all-around tanning. The RelaxSun has 16 main lamps, as well as 4 face and 4 arm bronzers.
It plugs conveniently into any 120-V electrical outlet and includes a head pad and goggles.

• Eight 71-in 100W UVA canopy lamps
• Eight 71-in 100W UVA bench lamps
• 4 face bronzers
• 4 arm bronzers
• Session timers: 15, 20, and 30 minute timers
• Adjustable gas spring lifts
• Click strip system
• Uses standard household 120 voltage
• Includes head pad and goggles
• Dimensions: L: 78 in; W: 30 in

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Learn More about the RelaxSun Home Tanning Bed & Price

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Supreme Tan (Soleo) 16-Lamp Tanning Bed

The Soleo series "Supreme Tan" tanning bed for home is a perfect entry level bed to get a good looking tan.  It's also perfect because it uses 120v power, so you don't need to have any special wiring done. It's solidly made, inexpensive and comes with the 16 tanning lamps.

Soleo 16 Lamp Tanning Bed Specifications

	Soleo 16
Canopy Lamps	8 × 100 Watts UVA
Bench Lamps	8 × 100 Watts UVA
Face Bronzers	4 Integrated
Max. Exposure Time	30 Min (10-20+ Capable)
Adjustable Gas Spring Lifts	Standard
Canopy Acrylic	Standard
Connection, Breaker	120 V / 20 Amp
Head Pad & Goggles	Both Included
Colors Available	Soleo White
Overall Dimensions	76" Long x 29" Wide

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Learn more about this bed or purchase it at: Supreme Tan 16 Tanning Bed

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