advice on tanning beds

[paddy155]

I go on holiday on the 27th August and am wanting to start on sun beds to get a good tan before I go. Can someone with good experience tell me how many times a week I should go and how long for at a time on the build up to my holiday. I am slightly tanned just now. Thanks

[cfiler]

Personally, I can go everyday without any problems. I am not fair skinned though, and do not brun easily.

[AnabolicBoy1981]

everyday is overkill. Youd get skin cancer in a hurry. 2-3 times a weeks max.

[Mizfit]

Are u fair or dark complexion?

What type of bed are you planning to use?

[Bryan2]

start with 5 mins

each session bump it up a min

go 3 times a week at first then bump it up after a week if you feel the need to go more than 3 times but you really shouldnt

it should take you around a month to get to 20 mins and by that time you should have developed a nice base tan....

But dont expect anything really until at least a month to achieve a 'decent' base tan.

this is a generally safer way and itll help avoid any burns

If you get burned wait a couple days then go back again at the same time you did when you got burned or drop it by 1 min.

[LatinoPR]

start with 5 mins

each session bump it up a min

go 3 times a week at first then bump it up after a week if you feel the need to go more than 3 times but you really shouldnt

it should take you around a month to get to 20 mins and by that time you should have developed a nice base tan....

But dont expect anything really until at least a month to achieve a 'decent' base tan.

this is a generally safer way and itll help avoid any burns

If you get burned wait a couple days then go back again at the same time you did when you got burned or drop it by 1 min.

WTF...i can't belive it...what's the amount of radiation you are reciving ?
UVA or UVB..stat with 5 mints...? @ what dose ? what's the skin type of the person,1,2 or 3..what medications are taking the person?..you don't know...!
...You don't have a clue what you are talking @ all.
there's no "safe"tanning...that's it.




LPR...dermatology. !!!

[An72]

It depends on every individual's skin type and Tanning equipment to be used. While some may notice significant results in just a few sessions, it can take others several weeks of tanning three times a week to get a base tan. Output of the tanning equipment and the tanning lamps is also a factor. Tanning accelerators also speed up the tanning process. Start off like once or twice a week. Let your body get used to it. Then after that, three times a week spread out.

[LGM]

Check the dates... This was asked in 2006. lol.