subject: A Guide To Tanning Booth Lamps [print this page] A quality tanning booth or used tanning bed makes a big difference in the quality of a tan, but the real difference is the type of tanning booth lamps it uses. By simply changing the bulbs, the entire experience can be customized to suit a specific skin type as well as personal taste. By placing the right lamps in the right unit in the right combination, almost anyone can get results that put Hollywood salons to shame. But, it all starts by choosing the right type of lamps.
Reflective Tanning Booth Lamps
The UV rays emitted from the regular bulbs in a new or used tanning bed go out in all different directions. They reflect off the various surfaces inside the tanning bed, losing their power as they go until they finally make contact with the skin. This leads to uneven tans, longer treatment times, and generally poor results.
Reflective bulbs eliminate this problem. They have a reflective material right inside the lamp that helps to focus all the rays forward, directly toward the skin. The skin receives an even treatment resulting in a smooth, golden color with shorter tanning times.
Bronzing Lamps
Regular tanning booth lamps and even natural sunlight have varying wavelengths. And, while some provide vitamin D and a dark color, other wavelengths age skin making it look older. Some wavelengths also cause sunburns and reddening of the skin. It also means a tanning bed with standard lamps will use more power than those with a bronzing lamp, and it still will not produce the same tone.
Bronzing lamps provide a faster, deeper and darker tan that is unachievable with standard lamps. The color also lasts far longer and results in a smooth, even appearance that cannot be achieved with a standard lamp. Some of these lamps also help to save money and energy because they include a unique technology that lengthens their lifespan significantly.
Renewal Bulbs
Tanning booths have a bad reputation for drying skin out and photo aging. This leaves skin looking prematurely wrinkled and unhealthy. This occurs not only because of the types of wavelengths, but also because the skin is left thirsty for nutrients and moisture.
Renewal bulbs prevent this from happening and can actually reverse the damage caused by tanning with regular lamps, natural sunlight, and pollutants in the air. They emit a red light that energizes the skin and triggers the body's natural photo regeneration. This light also goes deep into the skin to revitalize the dermal layer and improve skin from the inside out. However, it's important to note that these bulbs don't bronze or tan the skin, so they must be used either as a standalone skin treatment or combined with other lamps for the desired effect.
A new or used tanning bed is no longer restricted to using just one type of lamp. Light, golden tans, dark tones, and even a spa-like skin treatment are all possible from the comfort of your own home with minimal investment. With the technological advancements in recent years, tanning booth lamps can cater to all types of skin to achieve a flawless color that's never looked healthier.
