A Few Helpful Tips on How to Get a Tan in a Tanning Bed
People may think they won't have problems learning how to get a tan in a tanning bed, but that may just be overconfidence talking. After all, how hard is it to strip down, lie flat on a bed, follow the instruction manual, and stop once the timer says so? For some, just because getting a tanning bed is easy, getting a tan is just as uncomplicated.
But learning how to get a tan in a tanning bed is just not that simple. A tanning bed comes with not a few hazards, for those who don't know how to use it properly.
1. Consult an expert before trying the bed by yourself. If possible, arrange it so that your first tanning bed experience will take place in the presence of a professional. It is advisable to go to a tanning salon a few times - first to get used to how it feels to undergo the tanning process, and second to get in touch with pros who can provide invaluable advice on how to safely use your tanning bed. They may have tips on how frequently you should use your bed, what SPF lotion you should use (you may need to use lotions of different SPFs for your face and your body), how to properly maintain your bed, etc.
2. Stock up on the right kind of lotion. You will need a good supply of lotion to place on your body before AND after each tanning session. This is to make sure that you get an even tan - and more important, to protect your skin against the bed's direct UV rays. A friendly tanning professional should be able to give you advice on the kinds of lotion that would best suit your needs and budget.
3. Wear protective gear. People often think that lotion is enough protection. It isn't. If some parts of your body are exceptionally sensitive to heat and light - say a limb or patch of skin is still recovering from injury - it is safest to keep that part covered, or perhaps to refrain from using your bed. Wear anti-UV goggles every time you are using your bed. Protective gear is absolutely important when it comes to how to get a tan in a tanning bed.
