How long should you go in a Level 2 tanning bed?

How long should you go in a Level 2 tanning bed?

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.

How long should I stay in a Level 1 tanning bed?

Initially, your first tanning session should only last from 6 to 8 minutes. You may need to stay at this time for several sessions before bumping it up. If ever your skin is burned, wait till the burn is completely gone before tanning again, and bump your time down.

Are higher level tanning beds safer?

UVB rays can be harmful to your skin if exposed for a significant amount of time. Luckily, level 4 tanning beds feature significantly less UVB rays in comparison to lower level beds. The difference between UVB rays and UVA rays can be significant when it comes to the safety and health of your skin.

What are the different types of tanning beds?

There is more than one type of sunbed and most tanning salons will consist of three different types, these being low pressure beds, high pressure beds and a booth. Low pressure beds are traditional tanning beds. UV rays are emitted in a spectrum that is similar to natural sunlight.

What does a Level 2 tanning bed do?

Level 2 tanning beds are very similar to Level 1 beds in both lamps and pricing, but they typically offer specific facial lamps and arm lamps designed to tan these odd areas that Level 1 tannings beds do not offer. The results from these high pressure Levels are awesome, with faster tanning times and darker tans.

What is a Level 1 tanning bed?

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.

Are lie down or stand up sunbeds better?

Since the UV rays in stand-up booths are stronger, you can get a quicker tan. 10 to 15 minutes in a stand-up booth can give you a deep tan. Lay-down tanning beds, on the other hand, require almost double the time. It takes around 20 minutes in a tanning bed to achieve the same results.

What kind of tanning beds are the best?

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. If you love the experience of relaxing in a tanning bed, Level 1 tanning beds are the perfect choice for you.

Which is better UVA or UVB tanning beds?

The UVB rays cause sunburn, while UVA rays lead to tanning as well as skin aging. It’s the UVB rays that interact with a protein in the skin to convert it into vitamin D. Tanning beds mostly emit UVA rays, which won’t improve your vitamin D level.

Is a Level 2 tanning bed good?

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.

What are the different levels of tanning beds?

Level 1 and Level 2 tanning beds offer low pressure bulbs, while Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 offer medium to high pressure bulbs. High pressure bulbs offer lower amounts of UVB rays with increased amounts of UVA rays. UVA rays are the specific rays that bronze your skin.

What is a level 6 tanning bed?

Level 6 Level 6 tanning is the top level of tan at Tropical Tanning. Level 6 includes the 15 minutes max Matrix High Pressure Bed, as well as the 12 minutes max Destiny High Pressure Booth.

What are the types of tanning beds?

They generally come in three types: low, medium and high pressure. Low pressure beds are the most common types of beds found in tanning salons because they are believed by experts to be safer and healthier than high pressure tanning beds.