How to Stay Safe at the Tanning Salon

Going to a tanning salon is one of the newest trends. Many people go to salons and damage their skin because they do not practice safe techniques before going. It is important to know the right and wrong way to tan your skin. Following a few simple tips could save your skin from becoming damaged.

• Use the traditional tanning beds. Many people opt for the ones that are ultra-bronze monster beds or 3,000 kilowatts, but remember those beds may come with a high price. These beds are known to produce twice as much UV and UVB rays that can damage the skin.

• Notify the salon attendant that you only want to be in the tanning bed a short about of time. You may choose about 15 minutes max.

• Apply a sunscreen to your skin that is SPF 30 or higher. Use it before you go to the tanning salon. Avoid purchasing the ones at the salon, many do not offer the protection your skin needs.

• Use a good moisturizing lotion in addition to the SPF sunscreen. You want to keep your skin as hydrated as possible.

• Use a spray bottle of water to spray your skin every few minutes while in the tanning bed. It is important to keep your skin from drying out.

• Protect your eyes by wearing goggles. The tanning salon should provide these goggles for you safety. If you do not have eye goggles do not go in for a tanning session. You could cause the tissues of your eyes to be damaged.