Devices Indoor tanning

1 devices

1.1 lamps
1.2 beds
1.3 booths

devices
lamps

tanning lamps, known tanning bulbs or tanning tubes, produce ultraviolet light in tanning devices. performance (or output) varies between brands , styles. low-pressure fluorescent tubes, high-pressure bulbs exist. electronics systems , number of lamps affect performance, lesser degree lamp itself. tanning lamps regulated separately tanning beds in countries, consumable portion of system.

beds


horizontal tanning bed separate facial tanners , built-in sound system, 2016

most tanning beds horizontal enclosures bench , canopy (lid) house long, low-pressure fluorescent bulbs (100–200 watt) under acrylic surface. tanner surrounded bulbs when canopy closed. modern tanning beds emit uva (the sun emits around 95% uva , 5% uvb). 1 review of studies found uvb irradiance of beds on average lower summer sun @ latitudes 37°s 35°n, uva irradiance on average higher.

the user sets timer (or set remotely salon operator), lies on bed , pulls down canopy. maximum exposure time low-pressure beds 15–20 minutes. maximum times set manufacturer according how long takes produce 4 minimal erythema doses (meds), upper limit laid down fda. med amount of uv radiation produce erythema (redness of skin) within few hours of exposure.

high-pressure beds use smaller, higher-wattage quartz bulbs , emit higher percentage of uva. may emit 10–15 times more uva midday sun, , have shorter maximum exposure time (typically 10–12 minutes). uva gives immediate, short-term tan bronzing melanin in skin, no new melanin formed. uvb has no immediate bronzing effect, delay of 72 hours makes skin produce new melanin, leading tans of longer duration. uva less cause burning or dry skin uvb, associated wrinkling , loss of elasticity because penetrates deeper.

commercial tanning beds cost $6,000 $30,000 of 2006, high-pressure beds @ high end. 1 manhattan chain charging $10 $35 per session in 2016, depending on number, strength, , type of bulbs. known level 1–6 tanning; level 1 involves basic low-pressure bed 36 x 100-watt bulbs. depending on quality of bed, may contain separate facial tanner, shoulder tanners, choice of tanning levels , uva/uvb combinations, sound system, mp3 connection, aromatherapy, air conditioning, misting option , voice guide. there open-air beds, in tanner not entirely enclosed.

booths

tanning booths (also known stand-up sunbeds) vertical enclosures; tanner stands during exposure, hanging onto straps or handrails, , surrounded tanning bulbs. in models, tanner closes door, there open designs too. booths use same electronics , lamps tanning beds, have more lamps , use 160–200 watt lamps. have maximum session of 7–15 minutes. there other technical differences, or degrees of intensity, practical intents, function , safety same horizontal bed. booths have smaller footprint, commercial operators find useful. tanners prefer booths out of concern hygiene, since shared surface floor.