Q. HOW MANY TIMES A WEEK CAN I SENSIBLY USE A SUNBED?

A. People with skin type 1, children under 18, people on certain medications that may cause photosensitivity and people with a history of skin cancer in their family should not use a sunbed at all. Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for skin type 2. The European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.

Q. WHAT ARE SUNBED LAMPS ?

A. Sunbed lamps simulate the sun and emit UVA and UVB but they go a stage further and control the output with a balance of UV to minimise the risk of burning and maximise the tanning.

Q. IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUNBEDS AND SUNLIGHT ?

A. The sunbed works in exactly the same way as normal sunlight. The UV light from a sunbed stimulates the production of melanin in your skin in exactly the same way as normal sunlight does. Sunbeds are stronger than sunlight hence the shorter tanning times.

Q. CAN I TAKE A SHOWER AFTER USING A SUNBED ?

A. Yes, the tan is produced naturally by your skin it cannot rub off unlike fake tans.

Q. CAN I TAN MY BODY AND NOT MY FACE ?

A. Yes, all our lie down sunbeds have the facility to turn off or reduce the power of the facial tanning lamps. Its up to you!