Tanning Bed Number One Precaution

Tanning beds work by blasting high levels of ultraviolet rays in a small concentrated amount of space. Because of the high concentration, it is more dangerous than the high levels emitted by the sun and sensitive body parts are especially at risk. That's why it is important to use proper eye protection when in a tanning booth.

Among the most sensitive organs are your eyes and it is highly advised that anyone using a tanning bed wear goggles, sometimes known as peepers. And if you are a regular tanner it is a good idea to own you own pair of peepers. It is truly a wonder why such a simple precautionary step remains ignored by some people.

Even though tanning salons will offer disposables, and they are much better than no protection at all, they usually aren't the best quality. Also, tanning salons offer a one-size-fit-all design that may not fit perfectly on everyone. Do not compromise the safety of your eyes, you need them every day.

For goggles that don't fit properly, therein lies the risk of the corners not being tightly sealed. UV radiation will definitely enter through the leak and that is enough to do some damage. Just as important as getting the right fit is keeping them on. Make sure the peepers are designed with headbands that go around the back of the wearer's head.

You can also buy disposables but they tend to be of lesser quality and do not provide same the level of protection a quality pair might. In fact, they are essentially the same as the kind provided by tanning salons. So if you are going to use a tanning bed more than just a first time, have a good quality pair that fits perfectly and you can just bring it with you every time.

Even with your eye protection on, just for added safety, many authorities recommend keeping your eyes closed for the duration of the tanning session. It is not uncommon for UV rays to damage parts of the eye beyond the point of repair, so you can never take too many precautions.

Cataracts are very common to varying degrees. More exposure to UV rays increases the amount of cataracts that could build up. If surgery doesn't go well you could very well end up blind.

Since your eyes are very sensitive they will probably be the first to be damaged and that is why it is so important to take such simple safety measures. There are other dangers associated with tanning beds, and many people are concerned with skin damage but forget about the eyes. To be a responsible user, you must keep all risks in mind and practice safety first.

Fortunately, there are other forms of sunless tanning options that can leave your skin looking well toned without blasting yourself with dangerous amounts of UV radiation. Tanning lotions are recommended by many health associations because of the relative safety they offer in contrast to other methods.

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Indoor tanning and orange hands

Although indoor tanning lotions are quite acceptable today for many years they were the subject of ridicule. The whole notion was seen as strange and the unsuccessful results experienced by many were seen as proof that indoor lotions were a bad idea. In actual fact the reason for such a high mess up rate with indoor tans was because hte public didn't know how to use indoor lotions correctly.

In recent years the perceptions of indoor tanning lotions have changed and are on the whole a lot more positive. This is due largely to the fact that people are now more educated in how to use them properly and the lotions themselves have developed.

The main ingredient in many indoor lotions is known as DHA which is responsible for causing the tan. It does this by causing your skin to produce melanin which is the chemical compound the forms skin pigmentation. DHA uses the amino acids in the dermis to achieve this end which while effective only lasts for a few days at most.

One of the main side effects of using indoor tanning lotions the wrong way is the occurrence of orange hands. This can be a rather embarrassing if harmless side effect. The cause of this is that the hands are overexposed to the cream due to the fact that poeple use their hands to apply it to their whole body.

Preventing the occurrence of orange hands is quite simple. You can either wear gloves or if you do not want to do that just make sure you keep washing your hands every five minutes. Keep looking at a watch and stop every five minutes to was the DHA out of your hands.

Streaks are probably the number one contender for prime position when it comes to indoor tanning goof ups. Streaks occur when you fail to apply the lotion completely evenly. That means some parts of your body were exposed to the lotion significantly longer that others. Streaks are prevented by applying the lotion quickly and in a non linear pattern.

By using circular motions you are avoiding the possibility of linear streaks which are most obvious and provided there isn't a huge gap in time between the parts of your body you do first and last you should end up with a nice even tan.

Most people proficient in using indoor lotions say that they prefer to start with their lower half then move on the the top. The key is to move from top to bottom on the legs, but from bottom to top on the arms; that means starting at the hands and moving to the shoulders.

Before applying the lotion you should give your skin a thorough scrub in the shower. This takes off as many dead skin cells as possible, which means when the lotion is applied you are likely to see the effects for a few days longer.

We are always shedding dead skin cells and growing new ones. DHA only works inside the live skin cells so that once they are dead the tan is gone. By scrubbing before you tan you know that you have new cells that will be alive for a few days longer than the ones on the surface of your skin before scrubbing.

Dont jump in at the deep end. There are many lotions available of varying degrees of power. If this is your first time using one start with something mild to see how it looks on you first. Depending on your natural skin tone and hair color a really deep tan may or may not look that good on you.

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