How to sunbathe in a vertical solarium. Remember that this is a kind of protective reaction of the skin to ultraviolet radiation.

The long-awaited spring has come, and it's time to prepare your legs for short skirts.

What legs look great? That's right: graceful and tanned!

If the first depends on the lifestyle, then a tan can be achieved in cloudy weather.

We will use the solarium and check how to sunbathe properly for summer holidays.

Man, like most animals on earth, needs sunlight. But the natural charge of cheerfulness and warmth is not always available to us.

Summer does not last long, and life in the metropolis is an eternal rush, in which there is not enough time for a beach holiday. Of course, everyone dreams of sunbathing in hot countries, but if you can’t get out into the natural sun, then there is an option to spend a few minutes and get vitamin D vital for the body artificially.

Solarium: how to sunbathe - indications and contraindications

Such a tan, desired by fans of the solarium, is obtained as a result of the production of melanin, a natural pigment found in the skin, hair and iris of the human eye. Melanins absorb ultraviolet rays and protect the deep layers of the skin from radiation damage, and the presence of melanins in foods contributes to their long-term storage. It is from melanins that the so-called skin phototype depends.

According to the degree of skin susceptibility to ultraviolet radiation, six phototypes are distinguished:

1. Celtic - often with freckles, quickly burns in the sun;

2. light-skinned European;

3. dark European;

4. Mediterranean or South European;

5. Indonesian or Middle Eastern;

6. African American.

Each phototype has its own nuances of tanning in a solarium. For the first skin phototype, tanning in a solarium is generally not recommended, since it can also cause burns. For all other types, the type of solarium, the duration of the procedure and the necessary cosmetics are selected.

When is a solarium useful?

First of all, you need to understand whether you can sunbathe, or it is better to keep the natural skin color. There are both indications and undesirable conditions for using a solarium.

Small doses of ultraviolet radiation increase immunity, improve oxygen uptake by tissues, and stimulate the adrenal glands.

With the help of a solarium, rickets, acne, eczema, psoriasis, herpes, rheumatism, and a number of other diseases are treated. Ultraviolet rays kill bacteria, after visiting the solarium, mood improves, stress and nervous tension are relieved.

Who is contraindicated for solarium

Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation causes damage to skin cells and causes it to thicken unevenly, which leads to “photoaging” of the skin, premature age-related changes in it.

The relief of the skin changes, rougher and denser areas appear, the pores expand, the secretion of sebum increases as a protective reaction to exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The skin is thinning.

Solarium contraindications:

Various inflammatory processes (both skin and systemic);

Oncological diseases (even in remission);

Hypertension;

Diabetes;

Thyroid diseases;

Pregnancy;

Menstruation;

Neoplasms in the mammary glands, mastopathy;

The presence of dangerous moles on the body;

Cardiovascular insufficiency;

Violation of pigmentation (hypomelanosis, vitiligo, etc.);

Taking photosensitizing drugs (oral contraceptives, some antibiotics and antidepressants).

Solarium: how to sunbathe - means "before" and "after"

In the solarium, tissues are heated and sweating is increased. The skin loses moisture and becomes dry after a solarium. Therefore, the skin needs to be moisturized. The only salvation from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation is special cosmetics. In order for the tan to turn out beautiful, it needs to be “oxidized”. This is achieved with special creams.

Tanning products are divided into categories:

Developers - applied during the first tanning procedures;

Tanning enhancers, stimulants - they all contain pigment-forming particles, substances that increase blood flow. Certain products contain substances that already contain pigment (bronzers), and the effect is immediately visible;

Fixatives - are used after procedures, at home, so that the effect of a solarium lasts for a long time, and also so that the skin does not dry out.

One of the most popular remedies today for accelerating the appearance of a tan is a cream containing a tingle effect (it feels like tingling from ant stings). It enhances blood circulation; it is applied before the procedure, after which the person comes out of the solarium all red. This is not a burn - after a short time, the redness disappears and a chocolate color immediately appears. But such a tool should be used only by trained people, and in fair-skinned people it will cause a burn. It also cannot be applied to the face and is best not used in a horizontal tanning bed.

According to the optimal ratio of price and quality, the following funds can be distinguished:

Emerald Bay Dark'n Dazed Developer Moisturizer: Protects skin and accelerates tanning. The "caring" composition includes aloe and hemp seed oil. It has a pleasant sweet smell, which does not disappear after the procedure, and the skin does not smell like burnt. Great for maintaining a tan, economical (a sample is enough for a couple of times), a chocolate skin tone without yellowness is quickly achieved. Can be used for oily skin.

Booster, tanning stimulator Supre MARQUIS 15x Dark Bronzing formula: not cheap, but different in quality and a set of nice "buns". Especially suitable for fair-skinned people who have to sunbathe often. It is easily applied to the skin of the body, evenly distributed without much difficulty, contains mother-of-pearl. "Plus" it in the absence of the characteristic smell of burnt skin after the session, only a pleasant aroma remains. The skin after the procedure is not sticky, there are no spots, streaks and yellowness.

As for fixers, you can, of course, use special creams and lotions, but a regular nourishing cream or body milk is also quite suitable. Its main task is to prevent drying and peeling of the skin.

You can choose tanning products with the help of probes. Each sample of funds is enough for two or three times. This is enough to understand if the remedy is suitable. Many tanning studios sell creams in bulk, which is more convenient and more profitable.

Pay attention also to the fact that the product is intended for the face or body. Body cream should never be applied to the face, and vice versa.

It is better to apply a cream or lotion before a solarium a couple of hours before the session - then the product will evenly cover the skin, there will be no spots and burns.

Solarium: how to sunbathe - how much time for the first time and subsequent

First of all, having come to the solarium, you need to consult with a specialist (doctor) to help determine the skin phototype, since it is he who is decisive in choosing the optimal duration of tanning sessions in the solarium and its power.

Solarium lamps are 12 times more powerful than natural solar radiation, so just 15 minutes of tanning in a solarium is equal to 4 hours of tanning on a sunny beach. On average, a healthy person without harm to health can be carried out in a solarium up to 50 procedures for 10 minutes a year. The interval between each visit must be at least 24 hours.

After winter, you need to start sunbathing in a solarium with a minimum amount of time - from 3 to 5 minutes. When choosing the duration of the procedure, it is better to “not tan” than to burn out at the first visit. Don't be greedy!

For an accelerated version of intense tanning, a trained person can visit the solarium two to three times a week for two weeks, after which, to maintain a tan, it is enough to go to the solarium once a week for 8-10 minutes.

The safest and most comfortable solarium is horizontal, but the most uniform result can be achieved in a vertical one. A turbo tanning bed should only be used for prepared, slightly tanned skin, as the power of such a tanning bed is much higher, and intense radiation can lead to burns.

For beginners and people with fair skin, it is better to use a vertical solarium. Ultraviolet is distributed evenly and there is no contact with the body.

Unlike a vertical cabin, there are more lamps in a horizontal solarium, but they are less powerful, so you can lie down longer. There are 4 face tanning lamps - using the control panel, you can independently reduce their power. Horizontal solarium is more designed for relaxation.

In more “advanced” solariums, there is an aqua irrigation system - through small nozzles, water is sprayed over the body and carried by a fan, creating the effect of a sea breeze.

Solarium: how to sunbathe - step by step instructions

Do not think that, having come to the salon, they will explain to you all the benefits and harms of a solarium and clarify all the nuances. As a rule, administrators work in a solarium studio who have completed technical safety courses when working with the device, and who know very little about the effects of UV rays. Therefore, before going to the solarium, do not be too lazy to visit a competent dermatologist who will examine you and give you recommendations (yes, there are such specialists!). This is your health!

The first thing you should ask the operator in the solarium studio is when the lamps in the apparatus were last changed, it is better if they have been used for no more than 500-600 hours. It directly depends on whether you spend your money usefully, or give it away in vain.

When you come to the solarium, wash off all cosmetics and makeup, as these products may contain both sunscreen components and substances that damage the skin under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Even perfume components can be harmful.

Dermatologists recommend showering with moisturizers before tanning.

When sunbathing lying in a horizontal solarium, use underwear.

Be sure to protect your chest. Use stikini - stickers on the nipple area with a reflective effect. The opinion that you can “earn” breast cancer in a solarium is just a stereotype. Scientists have not found direct evidence of the relationship. Stickers are used in order not to overdry sensitive skin, and not to provoke the development of melanoma (skin cancer). All areas of thin skin (lips, genitals) in the solarium should also be protected.

Be sure to wear salon-issued sunglasses for the eyes with dark green or dark purple lenses. These are accessories made in the shape of the eye sockets with a thin elastic band, or with a bridge of the nose. Be sure to wear it, as damage to the retina is not noticeable at first, but serious problems can arise later.

People who wear contact lenses should remove them.

When tanning in a solarium, the tattoo fades greatly. If you have tinted eyebrows, then you will also need to use protective stickers to preserve the color. Use these stickers in the form of lipstick to protect moles.

Don't forget your hair cap. Hair (especially dyed) under the influence of UV rays in the solarium is very dry.

After the solarium, do not rush immediately into the shower, as a tan can take worse. The same applies to peeling - it is better to do it a day before tanning in a solarium.

There are many recommendations and tips on how to sunbathe properly. But extremely rarely, generalized instructions on the rules for safe tanning in a solarium allow you to take into account individual parameters, such as skin type, type of solarium (vertical, horizontal, turbo), use of special cosmetics, and so on.

So, for example, white-skinned people can visit a solarium no more than twice a week and sessions should be carried out for a duration not exceeding 3-5 minutes. Whereas clients swarthy from birth can calmly bask in the light of lamps for up to 20 minutes.

You can, of course, write that before visiting you need to visit a doctor and consult. But how many people will actually go to the doctor if suddenly the beautician is not in the solarium? In the best case, you will be able to ask questions to the girl at the reception, in the worst case, you will have to take care of your own safety.

We determine the type of skin and the frequency of procedures

The skin type primarily determines how long tanning sessions can be, how long it takes to get a beautiful skin tone, and how high the risk of burns is.

I type of skin, it is also "Celtic".

Owners of the Celtic type of appearance are distinguished by very fair skin. The natural hair color of such people is blond or light red, there are many freckles both on the face and on the chest and shoulders. The skin of people with the first type quickly turns red and burns in the sun, so the first time in a solarium they can spend no more than 3 minutes.

Subsequent sessions can be made longer. But sunbathing for more than 10 minutes without the risk of burns is unlikely to succeed. The maximum number of sessions is 2 per week.

In principle, some experts generally do not recommend that owners of the Celtic type visit a solarium and sunbathe in the sun.

Type II skin, which is also known as "light-skinned European".

The owners of this type of appearance are distinguished by fair skin, blond or blond hair, a small number of freckles, light eyes. The skin of such people tans, but the risk of getting burned is high. The first session for such people should be 3-5 minutes long.

The time of subsequent procedures can be gradually increased up to 10-15 minutes. You can sunbathe 2-3 times a week, provided that the procedures are not combined with a long stay in the active sun.

III skin type or "dark-skinned European".

People with the third type of skin are distinguished by the presence of dark blond or brown hair, gray or brown eyes. Skin color can be from light to dark. Owners of the third type of skin burn much less often than people with the first and second type. Therefore, there will be noticeably less restrictions on visiting the solarium. Owners of the third type of skin can start sunbathing from 7 minutes and then increase the session time to 20 minutes. You can sunbathe 2-3 times a week.

Skin type IV, also known as "Mediterranean".

Owners of 4 types of appearance are swarthy, dark-haired, brown-eyed. The time of the first procedure in this case should not be taken as long as possible. Still, you should give your skin time to get used to it. Then you can safely stay there for 20 minutes and enjoy a deep "juicy" tan.

Choosing a solarium

Modern solariums have several main characteristics at once:

vertical-horizontal;
turbo (lamp power is 160-180 watts and above);
percentage of ultraviolet B.

In a horizontal tan, it fits well on the upper body. If you choose a device with face lamps, then be sure to make sure that the solarium cabin is additionally equipped with an elevator (a special platform that can rise and fall so that the client's face is at the level of the face lamps, regardless of the client's height).

Photo: horizontal solarium

In the vertical position, the client can lie down and relax while the session is in progress. Sunburn in a vertical solarium lies better on the lower half of the body, especially on the legs below the level of the knees. The disadvantage is the likelihood of white spots appearing where the skin was squeezed during the procedure.

Photo: vertical solarium

The turbo solarium differs from the usual one in the greater power of the lamps. It can be both horizontal and vertical. The duration of the session should be reduced, while the result can be achieved much faster.

Photo: turbo solarium

The percentage of ultraviolet rays of types A and B can be found in the UV Certificate, which is provided with each device and must be provided upon request. For light, UV-sensitive skin, the UVB percentage should be around 0.7%. For dark skin that tans well, the percentage of UV B can be up to 2.4%.

We select cosmetics

You can go there without special cosmetics. But such instant savings will only lead to big expenses in the near future. Unlike the sunscreen we use at the beach, tanning products enhance the effect of UV rays and deeply hydrate the skin.

As a result, an even tan can be obtained much earlier, and it will last for a longer period, since hydrated skin will not peel.

Creams and cosmetics for a solarium according to their purpose can be divided into three groups:

developers;
activators;
fixatives.

Developers and activators stimulate the production of melanin by skin cells. Developers are used at the very beginning of procedures, when the skin needs to adapt to the ultraviolet radiation affecting it.

Activators are good for those who have already got their first tan and want to make it brighter.

They include bronzers and tingles. Bronzers stimulate the production of melanin, tingles cause a short-term blood flow to the skin, which has a positive effect on the formation of a tan during a session in the solarium.

A fixative is essentially a very good moisturizer, often with a cooling effect. Deep moisturizing of the skin prevents its dehydration and peeling, makes the skin velvety to the touch. The most common brands of cosmetics for solariums in Russia are Australian Gold, Jamaica Touch, Mega Sun.

For clients with tattoos, regular sunscreen can be used to protect the patterned skin. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, tattoo inks can fade or become allergenic to the body.

Safety regulations

To sunbathe without harm to the body, you must follow a number of simple rules.

Eye protection is required.

There are those among the regulars of the solarium who do not take this recommendation seriously. But in vain.

Recent studies conducted by European doctors have established a relationship between the amount of time a person spent in a solarium and the risk of developing a number of diseases that lead to blindness. Among these diseases are cataracts (clouding of the lens), damage to the retina.

To maintain eye health, it is not necessary to refuse to visit the solarium. But one should take into account the fact that the skin of the eyelids is thin and cannot provide sufficient protection of the eyes from ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the use of goggles to protect the eyes during the procedure is mandatory.

You can use those glasses that are provided by hardware tanning salons to their customers. And you can buy your own glasses if you plan to have a long and systematic visit to the solarium.

Breast protection is also needed.

If there is no desire to sunbathe in a swimsuit, then you can use special stickers for areolas. If there are no such stickers in the tanning studio, then you can use ordinary cotton pads.

Consider contraindications.

A visit to the solarium is exactly the same physiotherapy procedure as many others. Ultraviolet radiation, just like other types of influences, leads to the development of changes in the functioning of the organs and systems of the body.

For a healthy organism, such an impact will be beneficial and will lead to an increase in resistance to various pathogenic environmental factors. In the event that the body is weakened by an acute or chronic illness, a session in the solarium can lead to a deterioration in the condition and well-being.

Who should not sunbathe in the solarium:

pregnant women;
minors;
people with the first type of skin;
people with acute or exacerbation of chronic diseases of internal organs;
those who have a tendency to bleed;
women during menstruation;
people with moles, when these moles are numerous or large;
clients with skin diseases;
everyone who takes drugs that increase the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation (these are not only retinoids, these can be some antibiotics, and hormonal drugs and other drugs).

Separately, it is worth discussing such a moment as visiting a solarium for psoriasis. In principle, sunbathing with psoriasis is possible, but a number of points should be taken into account.

The first point is the probability of getting an aggravation of the process. The risk is small. According to statistics, only about 5% of patients receive. At the same time, more than half note an improvement in the course of the disease or the complete disappearance of plaques. And about 30% of customers do not notice any changes.

The second point is the need for additional skin hydration. UV rays dry out the skin. Because plaques can crack and bleed.

We carry out the mandatory stages of preparation for the procedure.

Take a shower about an hour and a half before your visit. If this is not possible, then you can rinse in the shower immediately before the procedure. In any case, do not use soap. It is better to replace it with a light shower gel so as not to overdry the skin and not completely wash off the protective hydrolipidic mantle from it. Dry, completely fat-free skin is a risk of getting burned.

A day or two before visiting the solarium, it is not recommended to perform peeling, skin crabbing, traumatic procedures such as depilation, as all this can lead to burns or uneven tanning on the skin. In the case of peels, pigmentation can be obtained, which will be quite difficult to remove.

Before the procedure, all decorative cosmetics should be removed from the face. For lips, you must use a hygienic lipstick with UV protection. You should also not apply aroma oils, toilet water and other cosmetics to the skin after a shower, except for those specially designed for a solarium.

Hair must be hidden under a tight hat or scarf. Such preparation will allow you to avoid surprises such as patchy tan and burnt hair.

Price for 1 minute of tanning in the solarium

Depending on the number of paid minutes (when purchasing a subscription), you can get significant discounts. Therefore, the price of one minute in the subscription can be significantly lower.

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Photos before and after

In ancient times, swarthy skin distinguished people of low material wealth. Its dark shade was acquired in the fields, plantations. Young ladies of noble birth always remained pale and deliberately avoided the sun. But times are changing rapidly, and customs and tastes are changing with them...

Today, the golden-bronze color of the skin indicates a high well-being, which makes it possible, regardless of the time of year, to relax in warm countries and, of course, visit a solarium.

Of course, the solarium is available to everyone. But the debate on the issue of fake tan does not stop: is it harmful or beneficial? If useful, then If harmful, then with what? In addition, doctors began to sound the alarm about the possible consequences of sunburn.

How to choose a solarium

Artificial tanning is a fairly popular service provided by almost all beauty salons. Therefore, along with the question of how to sunbathe in a solarium, an equally important question arises - how to choose the right solarium?

The very first thing you should pay attention to is the condition of the lamps. It is often visible even to the naked eye. If outwardly the lamps are in order, it is worth taking a look at the technical data sheet. Lamps must be changed immediately after the developed standard specified in the data sheet. Remember, your safety depends on it.

The next factor that should not be overlooked is the serviceability of the equipment. The timer should function perfectly, the device should be easy to open from the inside.

An important element is the protective kit. It may be included in the price of services or sold separately. In any case, goggles are a must.

Modern solariums are vertical (less common), horizontal and seated. It is difficult to determine which one is better. The choice depends solely on personal preference and the characteristics of the organism. However, there are some differences between them.

Horizontal solarium

Such solariums are considered classics. However, they have two significant drawbacks. As a rule, in horizontal solariums, tanning is uneven. The places of contact of the body with the covering of the bed sometimes remain light. The second disadvantage is the isolation of space, which for some people is a rather difficult test.

The benefits include the possibility of complete relaxation during the procedure. At the same time, the risk of burning is minimal, because low-power lamps are used for horizontal solariums.

Vertical solarium

The vertical solarium has become very popular. How to sunbathe in it? Yes, in any comfortable position, you can even dance. The tan lays down evenly, without any flaws. These models, as a rule, are equipped with additional features that allow you to sunbathe with maximum comfort - stereo systems, comfortable handrails, cooling systems. Vertical solariums use powerful lamps, so tanning time is clearly limited. It is worth noting the hygiene of this type, since contact with the skin is completely excluded.

The disadvantage of such models is the likelihood of burns. But subject to all safety rules, this is completely excluded.

Seated solarium

This is the least common type. It is intended for tanning individual parts of the body. For example, face, décolleté, hands. Such a solarium allows you to get an image tan in the shortest possible time.

The lamps in sitting solariums are very powerful, so frequent sessions are contraindicated. Otherwise, the skin will age prematurely.

Solarium benefits

Often there are conflicting opinions about whether it is possible to sunbathe in a solarium. It is possible and necessary. Some people do not even suspect that a solarium is not only an opportunity to get a quality tan, but also a huge source of health. It becomes especially relevant for residents of cold countries. After all, for them it is an opportunity to make up for the lack of necessary sunlight. It should be noted that, no matter how useful the solarium is, contraindications to visiting it (they are described below) should be taken into account.

The main positive effects of visiting the solarium:

stimulation of the body's production of vitamin D, which affects the usefulness of the absorption of phosphorus and calcium;
improvement of all metabolic processes, blood circulation and endocrine activity;
increased immunity, which means helping the body in the fight against colds;
beneficial effect on skin diseases (psoriasis, acne, eczema);
stimulation of the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system (ischemia, vegetovascular dystonia, hypotension);
increasing the body's ability to fight diseases of the respiratory system (rhinitis, bronchitis);
warming up the musculoskeletal system;
excellent preparation of the skin for the summer activity of the sun.

Contraindications

Even if you are in excellent health, be sure to consult your doctor before visiting a solarium. Contraindications apply not only to diseases. Taking certain medications (contraceptives, antibiotics, antidepressants) cannot be combined with artificial tanning. It is not recommended to combine a visit to the solarium with other cosmetic procedures - peeling, facial cleansing, epilation.

As for diseases, the solarium is contraindicated in hypertension, gynecological diseases, mastopathy, and diabetes. Thyroid disorders should also keep you from visiting a tanning bed.

Skin types

When choosing a salon, pay attention to the professionalism of specialists. Masters will correctly calculate the time, select the necessary tanning scheme in full accordance with your skin type. Professionals will tell you how much you can sunbathe in a solarium in order to get a quality tan without harming the body.

Brunettes with dark skin perfectly perceive the procedure from 10 minutes to half an hour. Brown-haired women, slightly swarthy, should stop for a tan for 8-20 minutes. Fair-haired girls with fair skin can stay in the solarium for 5-15 minutes. And for blondes with delicate pink skin, it is better to refuse the session altogether. Their skin is absolutely defenseless before such a procedure.

Rules for tanning in a solarium

To benefit from a visit to a solarium, and not harm, be sure to consult with your doctor about how to sunbathe in a solarium properly. If there are moles on the body, all doctors do not recommend basking in the sun. At the same time, a visit to the solarium is quite acceptable. Moles for the duration of the procedure are simply covered with special stickers.

You should not use sunscreens, as they are absolutely not suitable for the procedure. There are specially designed tanning products to protect the skin from drying out. Use them.

A great temptation is to get an even tan, excluding white stripes on the body. However, doctors do not recommend doing this. No need to expose the chest to such stress.

To exclude the possible occurrence of allergies, thoroughly wash off makeup from your face. Do not use perfume or toilet water before the session. When showering, use only moisturizers.

Don't neglect eye protection. Be sure to purchase special glasses. Closed eyes will not protect the retina from burns. This can only be done by glasses intended for a solarium. If you wear lenses, it is recommended to remove them.

Artificial tan has a very bad effect on the structure of the hair, making it dry and brittle. Therefore, be sure to cover your head, carefully hiding all your curls.

How long to sunbathe in the solarium

Most often, a professional who conducts a session helps to decide how much to sunbathe in a solarium. There are many factors that affect the duration of the procedure. That is why each client is individually selected, both the duration and the pattern of tanning. Even if the need for an urgent tan forced you to go to the solarium, do not decide for yourself how many minutes to tan. The advice of an excellent specialist will help to avoid unpleasant consequences.

Most often, the course consists of 10 sessions and lasts from 2 to 3 weeks. To maintain a tan, it is recommended to repeat the procedure once or twice a week.

Be sure to give your skin a chance to rest. The optimal number of courses per year is two.

Information for beginners

If you came to the solarium for the first time, be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation of the device. Ask a specialist how to use the control panel correctly, so that if necessary, you can immediately call a specialist for help.

Do not try to greatly reduce the time between sessions. You won't be able to tan quickly in this way. It should be borne in mind that a tan appears within 8 hours. With each subsequent procedure, this time decreases, and the stability of tanning increases significantly.

After the session, skin tension may be felt, sometimes accompanied by slight redness. This is a normal process, indicating that the body has received the maximum allowable dose of ultraviolet radiation. In the case of such manifestations, the next session should be shortened somewhat.

Instead of a conclusion

Sunlight enriches people with vital energy. The tanning process significantly strengthens the immune system, stimulates the production of active substances, and increases the protective function of the skin. And in general, a tanned body is really very beautiful! Modern technologies allow you to acquire a beautiful golden hue and improve health even without a trip to the south. All this perfectly replaces the solarium. The main thing is not to forget the recommendations on how to properly sunbathe in a solarium, so that the procedure gives pleasure and gives you a great mood. And, of course, it has been beneficial.

Tanning procedure in the solarium

The desire to get a beautiful tan even in the cold season today is easy to fulfill with the help of a visit to the solarium. You can read more about the benefits and dangers of a solarium. However, to achieve maximum results, you should know how to sunbathe properly in a solarium.

Where to begin

If you do not know how to sunbathe in a solarium, and superficially refer to the recommendations regarding this procedure, then you can get not a charming shade, but ugly spots or, even worse, a painful burn.

To do this, even before the start of the sessions, it is necessary to get a consultation not only from a dermatologist, but also to undergo a medical examination from a gynecologist and endocrinologist. By excluding diseases that relate to, you can go for an appointment.
Also, during a medical consultation, you must not forget to mention the medications that you are currently taking, as some medications, interacting with ultraviolet rays, can provoke allergies.
In order not to burn during the procedure and get an even tan, you need to use special tanning products in the solarium.

Attention!!! The tanning product in the solarium should be of a special purpose. Conventional tanning creams and lotions are not suitable.

Questions and answers

Tanning session with goggles

The procedure for tanning in a solarium raises a whole series of questions. Here are the most common ones.

How long do you need to sunbathe in the solarium? The answer to this question should be regarding the type of skin, as this is directly related to the duration of the procedure. There are four types of skin:
1. Pale skin prone to redness and burning. Characteristic features of this type are a large number of freckles and red hair. Since such skin is very sensitive, many dermatologists generally recommend not using a tanning bed and avoiding sunburn. To get a beautiful shade, in this case, you can resort to self-tanning. If, after all, a visit to the solarium is already inevitable, the duration of the procedure should not exceed three, and subsequently, ten minutes. The interval of sessions is no more than twice a week.
2. Light skin, tanned. Distinctive features of this type: a small number of freckles, light hair color and eyes. The duration of the procedure is up to five minutes, with a subsequent increase in time to fifteen minutes. Interval - up to three times a week.
3. Fair skin that is not prone to burning. Freckles are not typical for people with this type of skin. The shade of the hair is brown, the color of the eyes is brown or gray. The duration of tanning should not exceed twenty minutes, the number of sessions up to four times during the week. For a beautiful shade, five sessions are enough.
4. Medium skin tone, easy to tan. A characteristic feature of this type of skin is dark hair color. The duration of the session is twenty minutes. A beach tan is achieved easily with just a few visits to the solarium.
How to quickly tan in a solarium?
- For a quick tan, it is better to give preference to solariums, the effect of which lamps has a high pressure and produces more A-type rays.
- To achieve a good tan in a short time, a few hours before the session, it is necessary to first cleanse the skin of dead cells with a scrub.
- Using special tanning products in a solarium, you can reduce the time to achieve a perfect tan.
- The use of carrot juice also contributes to the release of melanin in greater quantities.
I got burned in the solarium, what should I do? If for some reason the skin is still burned, it is recommended to use Panthenol burn cream. In order not to injure the skin after burning, it should not be scratched, tight clothes should be changed to spacious styles made from natural fabrics. For two or three days, let the skin rest from decorative cosmetics (in case of burning of the face). What to do if the skin burned in the solarium, and the patient felt a general deterioration? In this case, you should immediately seek medical help and exclude visits to the solarium for at least one week.

Tanning pads for tanning in the solarium

Knowing the little secrets and tricks of tanning in a solarium, you can make the procedure as effective as possible and not harm your health. Below are some of them:

Since different salons use tanning devices with different lamp power, it is necessary to individually select the optimal program, taking into account the type of skin.
The duration of the session of the first procedure should not exceed five minutes.
In order to avoid blocking the tan, before the procedure, it is worth refusing to apply makeup, as well as the use of perfumes, including creams and oils.
During the session, you should put on special glasses for the solarium.
A cotton cap will help protect your hair from drying out and brittleness during the procedure.
On the chest area you need to place special pads. Tattoos, scratches and wounds also need to be covered, this will help to avoid an allergic reaction and inflammation.
must be applied before the start of the session. Lips cover with sunscreen balm.
Check the life of the lamps. This figure should not exceed 700 hours on average. Such information can be seen on the scoreboard of the device. If the number of hours is significantly exceeded, it is worth reducing the duration of the procedure, or completely abandon the session.

Almost every woman dreams of beautiful, tanned skin. That's why people visit the solarium so that the tan is permanent. This procedure is especially popular in the winter season.

People visit the solarium so that the tan is permanent.

Before you indulge in a pleasant procedure and go to the solarium you need to know how many minutes you are allowed to stay in it for the first time. This is determined based on the type of skin, its condition and the type of solarium itself.

How many minutes for the first time you need to be in a solarium based on skin type

Skin types the following can be distinguished:

1).Celtic.

These are fair-skinned people, blondes or redheads. They often have freckles. The peculiarity of such people is that they are almost unable to sunbathe. They have skin after exposure to sunlight burns quickly and turns red . Such people are not recommended to visit the solarium., it is most optimal to use self-tanning.

2). Nordic . These are also fair-skinned people. Their hair is light brown. The skin of this type, under the influence of the sun, first turns red, and then acquires a dark color. People with this type of skin you have to be careful with the sun , and visiting the solarium, how many minutes for the first time - the time should not exceed three minutes.

Skin types.

3). Central European . People with this type live in Russia. Their skin has a light or swarthy color, and their hair can have various shades and be light or dark. This people tolerate the sun well. But for a more noticeable tan, it will take a long time. A visit to the solarium for such people the first time should be from five minutes.

4). Mediterranean . People with this type have dark skin and dark hair. Such people perfectly take sunbaths and almost do not burn. The first visits to the solarium are recommended for them from 5 minutes.

5). Indonesian . The owners of this type have dark hair and skin color. In Russia, people with this type of skin are almost never found. How many minutes for these people to visit the solarium for the first time? The minimum time for them is 5 minutes.

Rules for visiting the solarium

Starting to visit this establishment you need to know some basic principles.

Regardless of the allowed time of stay there must be at least two days between the first sessions . Thanks to this gap the skin will get used to the effects of ultraviolet rays. In addition, it will be possible to understand whether the skin type was correctly determined.

To achieve the desired effect, the solarium should be visited for about a month. For 7 days you need to visit the procedure several times. Time must be gradually increased by several minutes to the allowed. To achieve the effect of preserving the tan, you need to visit the solarium for at least 10 days.

It is unacceptable to combine natural tanning and staying in a solarium.

During procedures, remember that eyes, hair and skin must be protected by special means . Girls special attention should be paid to the nipple area. Special devices are used to protect them.

The eyes are protected with goggles, and the hair with a disposable hat. For solarium you need to use a special cream , which will be different from a regular cream containing a UV filter.

For a more intense tan, you can use a warming cream. To make the skin darker, apply bronzer cream . Use to get a golden tan cream with special glitter. BUT for skin that is prone to burns, a coolant is used.

During the procedures, it must be remembered that the eyes, hair and skin must be protected by special means.

All this is usually can be purchased at the solarium itself, where the procedure will take place. It is only important not to forget about the allowed time intervals of the procedure.

Besides, it is better to refrain from solarium in the presence of skin infections in particular fungi. First use cheap remedy for toenail fungus and other contaminated areas. Information can be found by following the link.