Still More Popular

Tanning salons are becoming more and more popular these days. Even with the published risks, people still cant get enough of the fake and bake. Tanning has been going on forever, but with the invention of UVA and UVB Sunbeds it has made it easier and faster for people who don't have a lot of time to spend in the sun.

UVB Sunbeds differ from UVA beds because its the UVB rays that help develop the darker tan.  You still get a good tan from beds with UVA, but UVB is essential if you want to deepest tan you can get. UVB Sunbeds can also help thicken the upper layer of the skin. People tend to feel a lot better about them selves when they tan because it gives the impression of a toned body even if you are not.

UVB rays are a lot stronger than UVA rays.  That being said UVB Sunbeds will only get to the top layers of skin while the UVA bed penetrate much deeper. UVB Sunbeds also provide your skin with essential vitamin D.  While the risks of tanning are widely published, you will rarely hear of the benefits.

It is only recommended to use UVB Sunbeds at 20 to 30 min intervals, and while it is becoming even more so popular with the younger teenage crowd, there should be limitations for them. It isn't healthy for teens to spend so much time in UVB Sunbeds.

Tanning beds have come a long way since the very first beds in the late 70's. There are bigger better UVB Sunbeds, vertical units, different types of bulbs, and a lot more. These arent your grandmas tanning beds!

UVB Sunbeds have also been used to treat a number of medical conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Its kind of hard to believe that sometimes doctors actually prescribe a tanning bed after all the preaching about how bad they are. They do though, but only in special circumstances.

Tanning is wildly popular and has been linked to addiction. Who would have thought that being tan was addicting, but it is. You may have heard the term tanorexic. It is very rare to be addicted, but just know that it is possible in certain people.

As popular as tanning salons are, there are a lot people getting UVB Sunbeds for their homes.  When you think about it the amount of money spent on monthly memberships at salons compared to the amount of money you would spend on UVB Sunbeds for the home, its actually really smart to get your own!