Is it possible to sunbathe in a solarium wearing makeup, rules for visiting a solarium

Moderate tanning is beneficial for skin health and improves its appearance. The negative effect of ultraviolet radiation on the epidermis has long been proven, but proper sunbathing has a positive effect on the body as a whole, as vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of calcium, is formed.

Lightly tanned skin looks fresher, has a rested appearance and a pleasant shade. To achieve this effect, you can also use bronzing creams, but they are not suitable for everyone, as they can clog pores and cause irritation. Today, you can give your skin the desired color even in winter. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to leave the house for this; you can simply purchase a compact solarium for your face.

The benefits of artificial UV rays

To avoid negative consequences from visiting a solarium and get only positive emotions and good results from the procedure, you should find out if you have any contraindications.
The first and main thing that can be advised is not to be lazy and make an appointment with a doctor. Only a specialist will be able to accurately determine whether visiting a solarium will be beneficial or not.

We can definitely say that tanning in a solarium is contraindicated:

• Children under 15 years old.
• For those who have tumors or a predisposition to cancer.
• Owners of many moles, freckles, age spots.
• For women after laser hair removal procedures, skin resurfacing, chemical peeling.
• People with diseases of the nervous system, diabetes or after surgery.
• Women with various gynecological diseases.

Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life, which is simply incompatible with visiting a solarium. At this time, the received dose of ultraviolet radiation will not provide any benefit to the woman’s body. On the contrary, the risk of cancer increases significantly. In addition, pregnancy is a period of hormonal changes in a woman’s body. Raging hormones can cause uneven tanning and the appearance of age spots on the skin.

Many solariums are not equipped with a ventilation system, so it becomes stuffy during your stay there. Any physical discomfort that a pregnant woman feels is undoubtedly transmitted to the child in her womb. You should not once again expose your unborn baby to physical stress.

Well, for expectant mothers for whom nine months of abstinence from solarium is too long, we still advise you to consult a doctor before visiting and be sure to agree on the frequency and duration of sessions.

Visiting a solarium has become a real norm for many women around the world. In turn, scientists do not stop conducting research on the effects of solariums on human health.

Artificial irradiation began to be used even for medical purposes. Therefore, we can say with confidence that there are still certain advantages from visiting it.

Among the positive aspects of a solarium are:

1. Achieving a beautiful and even tan in a short time at any time of the year. Girls who want to have golden skin in both winter and summer have the opportunity to visit the solarium at any time. Among fans of sunbathing, there is an opinion that a tanned body looks slimmer and more well-groomed. It may be so, I don’t argue.
   It is also believed that natural tanning is less durable compared to its artificial counterpart. And you don’t have to chew carrots all day long to prolong the golden color of your skin. This tan turns out to be more noble—sea tan—than too dark—country tan.

   But, you can also use self-tanning, this is a much safer option.

2. Ultraviolet rays are capable of synthesizing vitamin D in the human body. It helps to fully absorb calcium and phosphorus. A deficiency of these chemical elements leads to a decrease in bone density and the risk of osteoporosis, and also affects the condition of the nail plates, hair and skin.
   Vitamin D also slows down the aging process of the skin, delays the appearance of wrinkles and other age-related changes. Incredibly useful for maintaining immunity and reducing the risk of colds, improves the functioning of the central nervous system and heart, and also stimulates brain activity.

   

   But vitamin D can be obtained not only by being in the sun; now there are many ready-made complexes and dietary supplements with which you can maintain its level in optimal condition.

3. Solarium can reduce depression and improve mood. Unfortunately, science has not confirmed the positive effect of UV rays on our state of mind, and the claim that the sun is capable of producing serotonin in the human body, the hormone of joy, has not been confirmed.
   But there may be no direct influence, but many girls note that they began to feel happier and more positive during and after going to the solarium. To do this, you just have to imagine yourself on a luxurious beach on the ocean, basking in the warm rays of the sun.

   But you can get pleasant emotions in other ways, right?

The average time for a visible tan to appear on the skin is 3 hours. When visiting a solarium, this time is sharply reduced due to the high concentration of ultraviolet radiation.

The onset of the desired color depends on the type of skin, its sensitivity, and the body’s ability to produce melanin.

Important! People with dark skin will see the first result immediately after the first session. Those with fair skin will not see results until the fourth or fifth session. Their skin will adapt to the effects of the rays, this will take time.

To avoid negative consequences, it is enough to follow simple rules:

• use special creams for solarium;
• Wear safety glasses or eye protection;
• do not sunbathe without swimming trunks;
• use protective stickers on tattoos (to avoid rapid fading);
• cover moles and age spots from the rays;
• for an even tan, get rid of body hair - do depilation 2-3 days before the first session in the solarium (this does not apply to hair in the groin area);
• take a shower with soap at least 2–3 hours before the procedure;
• Wash off the tanning cream no earlier than 5–6 hours after the session.

Do not wear contact lenses in the solarium; they dry out quickly and cause eye irritation. Avoid using deodorant and antibacterial soap on the day of your tanning session. They can cause allergies to ultraviolet radiation. It is not necessary to cover your nipples while tanning; for men, the risk of developing breast cancer in a solarium is negligible.

The tanning studio will offer you a sterile tanning kit.

Well-known manufacturers of tanning products produce special men's series. This is due to the difference between men's and women's skin and its reaction to UV rays. What are the differences:

• Men's skin is denser and rougher, so the concentration of active ingredients in men's creams is higher than in women's;
• Men have more melanin-producing cells, so they tan easier;
• The activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands in men's skin is higher, and this can cause irritation, so creams for men are more saturated with moisturizing ingredients.

Manufacturers also took into account the fashion for tattoos, including components in men's tanning products that protect tattoos from fading. The leadership in the solarium market is held by American and German manufacturers.

As for tanning activators, these are products that contain substances that allow you to obtain a more even tan tone, helping to preserve and maintain it. For example, they contain beta-carotene, a substance that accumulates in subcutaneous fat and provides a beautiful tan.

What it is

There is probably no person who has never heard about a solarium and its structure in his life. The design of the device for comprehensive tanning throughout the body involves a unit (horizontal or vertical) equipped with several dozen ultraviolet lamps. When the light elements are activated, the skin is affected. As a result of this “irradiation,” the body, as a defense, begins to produce a special skin pigment, melanin, which has a dark color and is a kind of “barrier” between the light source and the deep layers of the epidermis. Thus, by completing a course of “solar” procedures, most often 10-15 depending on skin type, you can achieve an even “noble” tan without the need for prolonged exposure to the sun.

A facial solarium intended for home use has a similar design. Its only difference from its larger analogues is the type of UV lamps. In mini-solariums, due to the special properties of facial skin, manufacturers install low-power lamps with a minimum percentage of radiation.

It is not always used exclusively to obtain a dark skin color. This device is also effective in the fight against acne, acne, and allergic rashes. It is precisely because of the increased demand for mini-tanning beds from owners of various skin types that manufacturers are forced to minimize the risk of harmful effects on the human body by reducing the power of UV lamps.

Moreover, traditionally, special filters are installed on the light elements in question, protecting the design from all sorts of “failures” that have potentially dangerous consequences for the user. Some modern models include a cooling function to provide the most comfortable sensations for the face not only during, but also after the tanning procedure itself and eliminate the possibility of overheating of the functional elements of the mini-solarium.

The outer side of the “home sun” is usually made of high-strength, heat-resistant materials that are resistant to external influences. The most popular among them is medical acrylic.

However, despite the thoughtfulness of the tanning process on the part of the manufacturer, the user himself must also take care of his safety by using special creams to protect against burns.

To minimize possible risks when taking “home sunbathing”, you should follow simple recommendations regarding the optimal algorithm for the tanning procedure:

1. First of all, you need to decide on the duration of the procedure. In this matter, you should rely on your skin type. On average, as a rule, it takes no more than 15-20 minutes.
2. Next, it is recommended to prepare the skin of the face and neck by cleansing it with mild makeup removers, and then apply a thin layer of protective products with UV filters not only to the immediate areas of potential “darkening,” but also to the lips.
3. It is advisable to remove all jewelry (earrings, chains) to avoid the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation on the appearance of the jewelry.
4. The next step is to install the mini-solarium itself at face level so that its light also covers the décolleté area.
5. Manufacturers of home facial solariums strongly recommend the use of special glasses to reduce possible harm to eye health.
6. Set a timer on the device itself or set an alarm for the required period of time, sit comfortably in front of a screen with UV lamps, close your eyes and try to relax as much as possible.
7. At the end of the procedure, it is important to generously apply moisturizing cream to the skin using massaging movements.

By following the simplest recommendations described above for conducting sessions of “irradiation” of the skin, the user of a home solarium will be able to avoid the possible negative consequences of using the “home sun”. The most common negative results include:

• the likelihood of pigmentation, especially during pregnancy and after peeling or mechanical facial cleansing;
• potential chance of occurrence and development of cancer;
• unevenness of the resulting tan (as a rule, the side surface of the “irradiated” areas of the skin most clearly demonstrates the difference between the dark side and the white side, which was not exposed to the UV device);
• the appearance of wrinkles and general “fading” of the skin, due to the rather harsh effects of ultraviolet radiation on it.

In fairness, it is worth emphasizing that, without neglecting the advice of dermatologists, cosmetologists, as well as direct manufacturers of the “automated sun” model ranges (for example, Philips, Hapro Summer Glow, and so on), described above in the article, the user of a home mini-solarium is likely to you will be able to experience all the delights of this device. The undoubted advantages of such procedures include:

• comfort when sunbathing while at home, at any time of the year, regardless of the weather;
• impact on individual areas of the skin (face, neck, décolleté, instead of the entire body), due to visibility for those surrounding only these areas, no matter what clothes the mini-solarium user is wearing;
• an effective “drying” agent to combat acne, acne, and allergic rashes;
• thanks to receiving “sunlight”, the body begins to actively produce the hormone of happiness – endorphin, which can not only lift the mood of the “sunbather”, but also in some cases relieve him of depression or blues;
• By regularly “basking” under UV rays, you can achieve not only a significant strengthening of the immune system, but also a sufficient level of vitamin D production by the body, which is extremely necessary for the normal functioning of the entire body;
• For women who periodically use high-quality models of home mini-tanning beds from “trusted brands,” for example, Philips, over time it becomes obvious that there is no need to resort to foundation, concealers, and so on to disguise uneven skin tone. As a rule, it “disappears” due to the achievement of an ideal complexion surface after undergoing several courses of “artificial tanning” procedures.

Facial solarium - what kind of device is it?

A device for home tanning or a mini-solarium that affects specific areas of the body - the face or décolleté. The device includes a lamp - a source of ultraviolet flux and a timer that automatically controls the process to avoid overdose.

Today, it is not difficult to buy a solarium for the face and décolleté, but the range available for sale is so diverse that it’s easy to get confused. To choose the best option, it is worth understanding this issue in detail.

Among modern models, there are 3 types based on the type of impact:

• unilateral;
• bilateral;
• facial.

It is more rational to purchase a double-sided one, which allows you to simultaneously tan all parts of the body and from all sides.

This device is small in size, similar in appearance to a table lamp, only in the form of a box. Convenient to use, as it does not take up much space and does not require installation.

The modern market for such products is replete with both domestic and foreign modifications.

Buying a product based only on the brand is not rational. Despite the fact that mini-solariums are quite simple in design, there are differences in technical indicators.

In order not to make a mistake and buy a facial solarium that meets your personal requirements, it is recommended to focus on the main selection criteria:

1. Estimated area of ​​influence - the larger the irradiation area, the greater the number of lamps required. If the solarium is for the face, then 4 pieces are enough. The maximum possible configuration is no more than 10.
2. The service life between successive lamp replacements is the higher the energy resource, the better. After all, it is significant whether it is 300 or 1000 hours.
3. The power limit of light bulbs is standard power 15-20 W.
4. Is there a guarantee and subsequent maintenance - if you contact third-party workshops, repairs will be cheaper, but at the expense of quality.
5. The presence of auxiliary functions means: screen, automatic shutdown. This usually increases the cost of the device, but simplifies the procedure for using the device.

Having decided to purchase such a device for individual use, it is advisable to study the available range in detail. It would be useful to read reviews about facial tanning beds in general and specifically for each brand.

Mini-irradiators include a model called “Sun”. Only it is more suitable not for sunbathing, but for the treatment of dermatological lesions on the skin. Such a device is inexpensive, no more than 4 thousand rubles.

Best models

Among the models with acceptable technical indicators, the most popular are:

Philips HB 172

pros

• visible results after a short period of use
• natural tan color

Minuses

• the tan washes off quickly
• hard to find replacement UV lamps for tanning bed light bar

From 2390 ₽

Hapro Summer Glow HB175

pros

• presence of a built-in option to remember settings of 2 users
• long range

Minuses

• price
• long time required to tan

From 13000 ₽

Dr.KERN HT 420

pros

• Possibility of obtaining a golden tan
• visible effect achieved in the shortest possible time

Minuses

• price
• dimensions and weight

From 15950 ₽

What are the benefits of a solarium?

The first advantage in favor of a solarium is a beautiful and even tan, for which it was created. In addition, it is important that such a tan is available regardless of what the weather is like outside the window.

Scientists have long proven that a lack of sunlight can lead to serious depression. It is ultraviolet light that promotes the production of endorphins in the human body, which cause a feeling of joy and pleasure. On gloomy winter days, the solarium becomes an analogue of the sun, and therefore saves its visitors from depression.

A lack of vitamin D in a woman’s body leads to premature aging and the early appearance of wrinkles. This vitamin is also necessary for the smooth functioning of the immune system, it also strengthens the nervous system and has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart. Exposure to ultraviolet rays during tanning sessions promotes the synthesis of vitamin D.

Visiting a solarium is useful for some skin diseases. For example, when treating psoriasis, doctors may recommend therapy with ultraviolet rays. But under no circumstances should you undergo tanning procedures in a solarium without prior approval from your doctor.

This device is often used to prepare the skin for summer. Before going to the beach, it is recommended to visit the solarium several times so that the skin gradually gets used to ultraviolet rays.

We must not forget that at first the lamps that are used in modern booths began to be produced for health procedures. Such lamps have been indicated for certain diseases of the bones or skin, such as psoriasis. If the rules for visiting a solarium are followed, then you can only get benefits from the procedure. The following advantages can be listed:

1. Many people note a psychological lift after the sessions. It is used by some as a remedy for seasonal depression. Thanks to the widespread claim that ultraviolet light helps increase serotonin levels, artificial tanning has become popular in countries with low insolation.
2. It is known that under the influence of ultraviolet rays vitamin D is synthesized faster, long-term deficiency of which can affect health and even cause cancer.
3. The benefits of solarium for the skin have been proven for a long time. Problems such as psoriasis, fungal skin infections and acne are successfully treated using complex methods. These also include exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
4. The immune system is strengthened by proper tanning. If you do not overuse the procedure, the person will get sick less. This is especially noticeable during periods of outbreaks of flu and colds.
5. Useful for chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract: bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis. Ultraviolet rays will heal and strengthen the body, help it fight inflammatory processes.
6. Small doses of ultraviolet light help improve the absorption of oxygen by cells.
7. Before traveling to sunny countries and an active tanning period, it is recommended to undergo several procedures to prepare the body for stress.

Everyone must answer the question whether there is any benefit from a solarium. Doctors' opinion about the benefits of solariums depends on various factors. If there are no contraindications, and the number and duration of sessions is moderate, then it can be regarded as a health procedure.

Do you think tanning beds are harmless?

“With us you will not harm your skin in any way, because a solarium is not the sun, aggressive rays do not act here.” And this phrase can also often be heard from tanning studio workers. But this is nonsense, it is spread by illiterate specialists or cunning employees who want to make a bigger jackpot. Solarium lamps, which directly affect the skin, emit one of the most harmful radiation spectra - UVA, the same one that causes premature aging of the skin and cell mutation.

You've probably noticed that tanning bed fans have dry skin and fine wrinkles, especially on the neck and around the eyes. This happens because with frequent visits to tanning studios, A-spectrum rays literally suck valuable moisture from the skin, slow down collagen synthesis, and damage the protective mantle of the dermis. As a result, tanning bed lovers face early aging even faster than those who often relax on the beach.

How to protect yourself. It is imperative to use creams with SPF protection and not tan to the color of dark chocolate. The same rules apply in the solarium as on the beach. Use products with SPF protection of at least 30 before the session, apply half an hour before. After your visit, shower and apply moisturizer to your face and body. This is quite enough.

Comparison with salon solarium

In salons, solariums of a stationary type are horizontal or vertical. They are presented in the form of cabins with thickened walls, where tubular lamps are built-in.

Regardless of the design, the principle of operation is the same - creating the most uniform radiation so that the tan falls equally on all parts of the body.

Such devices use high or low power lamps.

1. In the first case, the skin darkens quickly, but the effect does not last long. Suitable for dark skinned people.
2. With the second option, it takes longer to darken, but the result is more lasting. For those with fair skin type, this is what you need.

In the salon, it is recommended to first check the power of the lamps in the solarium, as well as their newness. At the reception desk there is usually a log book for changing lamps. The stronger and newer they are, the less time the procedure requires.

Preparation

In order for the tan to spread evenly, you must carefully and properly prepare the body, adhering to the following tips:

• Two weeks before the procedure, you can perform a chemical peel in a salon. This time is quite enough for the complete restoration of the upper layer of the epidermis.
• At home, you can perform regular peeling two days before the procedure. First, take a hot bath to steam the cells and easily remove them along with subcutaneous fat and dirt. In addition, this procedure helps cleanse the body of waste and toxins. Sugar or coffee grounds, in combination with gel or shower milk, are perfect for cleansing the body of the top layer of dead cells.
• After cleansing the skin, be sure to apply cream or milk with moisturizing and restorative ingredients. This will restore the skin after the cleansing procedure and prepare it for tanning.

Cleansing your skin before tanning is a must to get an even skin tone without age spots and moles. In this case, you need to cleanse your body two days before the solarium so that the skin has time to recover.

Can children go to the solarium?

In 2005, the WHO (World Health Organization) issued a statement emphasizing the particular dangers of using artificial tanning for children under 18 years of age. In many northern countries, solariums have become very popular among teenagers. Meanwhile, over the past 40 years, the incidence of melanoma has increased sharply.

For example, in Sweden - 3 times. This jump is associated with uncontrolled visits by young people to artificial tanning places. It is believed that the influence of ultraviolet radiation on the developing child’s body is especially dangerous. Although, most likely, the fact is that it is more difficult to convince children that only short-term procedures are useful.

Many European countries and some American states have banned minors from visiting solariums. In Germany, a fine of 50 thousand euros has been introduced for violating the ban. There are no such restrictions in Russia yet.

The time of the first session should be minimal. I would recommend visiting the solarium no more than 2 times a week. As soon as the skin is slightly tanned (usually 4 sessions are enough for this), switch to 1 procedure per week. After tanning, be sure to apply a product with moisturizing and nourishing ingredients to your skin.

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You cannot evaluate the cleanliness of the solarium

According to the latest data from sanitary inspections in Europe and America, traces of sweat, skin particles and even semen were found in many tanning salons. This suggests that tanning studios treat tanning beds poorly or don’t wash them at all. You can often see outright dirt with the naked eye. Visiting such establishments is fraught with the fact that along with golden skin you will receive a number of skin diseases, in particular fungus, as a bonus.

How to protect yourself. Ask for a sunroom cleaning log.

Therapeutic properties

According to doctors, the benefits and harms of solariums for women are in a 50/50 ratio. Useful characteristics include assistance in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases, respiratory tract diseases such as rhinitis, bronchitis, tracheitis, and colds.

In winter, the solarium is an excellent therapy for seasonal depression. Ultraviolet rays relieve feelings of apathy, dullness and drowsiness, giving energy and good spirits.

In addition to an even chocolate skin tone, visiting a light-emitting chamber strengthens the immune system, helps fight fungal diseases, and increases potency and libido in men.

How to get rid of burns

When the skin is burned just a little, this means that you can deal with this problem on your own, using natural remedies or medicines from the first aid kit. A compress or shower will also help reduce pain.

You need to apply aloe juice or a special after-sun cream to the affected area of ​​the skin. And most importantly, remember that even if there is an extreme case, you cannot lubricate with butter and vegetable oil.

Antihistamines will help quickly heal a burn after a solarium, because this is nothing more than a skin allergy to ultraviolet rays.

However, you can also use natural remedies such as kefir, protein or sour cream. These products have a lot of protein, which prevents the skin from drying out and promotes skin regeneration.

A gruel of grated raw potatoes or simple potato juice, which quickly relieves itching, relieves redness after tanning well. You can also make compresses from it, thereby softening any skin and giving it a darker shade.

How to sunbathe properly in a solarium: instructions

Natalia Grigorieva

beauty expert, managing partner of the Epilike clinic chain

Before giving recommendations about tanning in a solarium, I would like to note that 5 minutes of such tanning stops collagen production for 72 hours. During this period, our skin fibers are not synthesized! This means that we are speeding up skin aging.

Whether it’s a Philips facial solarium or any other, a home tanning session with its help is conditionally divided into 3 successive stages:

1. Installation of the device - choose a location so that the ultraviolet beam falls simultaneously on the face and décolleté area.
2. Turning on - after this you need to wait a while before standing opposite.
3. The procedure itself. After this, there should be rest and application of appropriate protective agents to the skin.

Preparatory measures include thorough cleaning of the skin - remove makeup, wash with clean water.

Then a special cream is applied to enhance the tan. You can apply moisturizing lipstick to your lips. Hair is hidden by putting on a cap or tying a scarf on the head.

Mandatory safety measures:

• put on light-protective glasses, which should come with the device;
• remove all jewelry, as their interaction with ultraviolet radiation can cause an unpredictable reaction.

Before sunbathing, when washing, do not use soap, which destroys the lipid protective film on the epidermis. As a result, he becomes vulnerable.

It is also worth postponing the procedure for 3-4 days if cleaning has been carried out. Otherwise, the tan will not adhere evenly and dark spots will appear.

Since the procedure will last at least 20 minutes, sit comfortably on a chair opposite the solarium. Turn it on in advance, setting a timer.

If the device does not provide such a function, then set the time on the alarm clock. Then you won’t have to constantly open your eyes to look at the clock and not miss the final shutdown. Then all that remains is to completely relax, close your eyes and think about something pleasant.

How to use a solarium? Step-by-step instructions:

• Decide on the choice of salon. And choose the type of solarium that suits you best.
• Before the actual session, inspect the area for cleanliness. If you see dirt on the booth, you should find another establishment.
• The cabin employee must show and talk about the buttons in the cabin and their functions.
• The employee will provide you with safety glasses, you must wear them!
• Step into (or lie down in) the tanning bed and close the lid.
• Step out of the solarium and enjoy the golden hue of your skin.
• After the procedure, you can take a shower only 2-3 hours later.

Thanks to a solarium, anyone can achieve a beautiful skin tone, regardless of the season. Now such a tan is no longer a luxury that is available to a small circle of people. And despite stereotypes, a solarium can bring benefits to the human body. It is only important to adhere to the established rules and doctor’s recommendations.

Popular types of home solariums, review of popular models

There are many models of home tanning devices. They differ in design:

• tabletop mini-solariums for the face;
• portable folding solariums;
• one-sided vertical home solariums.

Which model to choose depends on what part of the body you want to irradiate. If your goal is to maintain a tanned complexion on your face, neck, and décolleté during the colder months, then a small tabletop machine or foldable model for the face, neck, and décolleté will suffice.

Folding facial solarium - the most compact version of the device

If you want to tan completely at home, then choose larger one-sided models. There are folding devices on the market that, when folded, will take up no more space than a medium-sized oil radiator. You can choose another option - a large one-sided home solarium, which will successfully replace a professional device. Outwardly similar to an ironing board. This device combines 5–10 vertical lamps. The structure is attached to a tripod, you can easily change the position of the device, move it thanks to the wheels, and put it away for storage if necessary.

One-sided home solarium allows you to tan completely

Let's talk briefly about popular models of home solariums. Devices from the Philips brand have gained wide popularity, but other manufacturers also have many worthy analogues in their assortment.

Keep in mind that the lamps in a home solarium have a limited service life and need to be changed periodically with the assistance of specialists. Therefore, when choosing an installation, be sure to pay attention to the power and life of the lamps.

Mini facial solarium Philips HB 179/01

Solarium Philips HB 179/01 has a bright design and small size

Model HB 179/01 is intended for irradiation of the face, but also covers the décolleté and neck area. The device has built-in 4 lamps of 75 W, a timer (maximum time 60 minutes), and a carrying handle. There are 2 installation position options. Includes 2 pairs of safety glasses. Users note the reliability and durability of the device, affordable price, but to get a pronounced effect, it will take at least a month of regular procedures.

Solarium for face DR. Kern Quattro

Solarium DR. Kern Quattro is compact, but does not include safety glasses

Model of an inexpensive mini-solarium DR. Kern Quattro has dimensions of 34x24x19 cm, 4 UV lamps 75 W, reflective sheet, timer (maximum time 30 minutes), carrying handle. Due to the low power of the lamps, it also takes a long time to get a noticeable tan on your face; safety glasses are not included. According to customer reviews, the white body of the device gets dirty easily, but it is not easy to clean.

Device "Sun OUFK-03"

The device "Sun OUFK-03" is loved by users for its effectiveness in treating colds

The domestic device “Sun OUFK-03” is primarily intended for the treatment and prevention of various diseases in adults and children. The tan here is more of a nice bonus than the main effect. The device has 2 lamps with a power of 30 W, 4 plastic tubes for irradiating the nose, ears, mouth, purulent wounds on the skin, and a storage bag. Safety glasses included. The device can be placed vertically or suspended. If you remove the protective cover, you can use the device as a solarium or to disinfect a room. Users note ease of use and a clear therapeutic effect, especially in the fight against colds and viral diseases in children.

Single-sided solarium Philips HB555

The Philips HB555 ​​solarium can be installed in a horizontal or vertical position and sunbathe while lying, sitting or standing

The Philips HB555 ​​full body tanning model can be installed in both vertical and horizontal positions. The installation includes 10 vertical lamps, a built-in timer, auto-shutdown and body cooling systems, and 2 pairs of glasses in the set. Mounting to a stand with wheels makes it easy to move the device. The disadvantages include the impressive dimensions of the installation; it requires quite a lot of space for storage.

Home solarium Alisun Salsa 12

One-sided solarium Alisun Salsa 12 is suitable for a spacious apartment or private house

The device is impressive in size and, in fact, is a real installation for professional tanning at home. It has a timer, a silent cooling system, 10 vertical lamps on a tripod with a stand. You can adjust the angle of inclination, place it vertically and horizontally. According to customer reviews, the tan applies evenly, but rather slowly. With regular use, you will need to change the lamps 2-3 times a year, which is not a cheap pleasure. It requires a lot of storage space; it is more suitable for a private house than for an apartment in a standard high-rise building.

Video: review of the folding solarium model Innergize 8580 from Hapro

How to sunbathe properly in a solarium: instructions

What ultimately prevails, the harm or benefit of a solarium? For women, the issue never ceases to be relevant. In order to still get more benefits from the tanning procedure, you need to follow some simple rules.

1. Be sure to consult your doctor. Only he can determine individual contraindications to visiting a solarium.
2. It is necessary to take a shower, but no later than a couple of hours before visiting the solarium.
3. Use special high-quality tanning creams in the solarium. Do not use other decorative cosmetics or skin cosmetics.
4. You can't sunbathe completely naked. It is mandatory to use nipple covers, special glasses, and it is advisable to cover your hair with a headscarf.
5. After tanning, it will be useful to drink a glass of juice or a vitamin cocktail.

Recommendations regarding the time spent in a solarium can only be given by a specialist who knows the power of the lamps of a particular tanning machine after an individual assessment of the client’s skin type.

In order to sunbathe without harming your health, you must follow the following rules:

• immediately before the procedure you should not wash with alkaline products;
• Before the session, wash off all decorative cosmetics;
• protect eyes with special glasses;
• the hair is covered with a cap or scarf so that it does not become dry and brittle;
• sensitive areas are covered with a layer of sunscreen;
• Stikini is used for breasts, and special lipstick is used for tattoos and lips;
• After the session, a cold shower is not recommended.

Attention! Whether to follow the rules or not is up to each individual to decide. But don’t forget that 10 minutes in a cabin or capsule corresponds to 2.5 hours in the sun.

It is recommended to conduct no more than 2 courses per year, each with a maximum of 20 procedures. It is strictly forbidden to conduct more than 50 sessions per year. For the first time, you can sunbathe for no more than 3 minutes.

Every day you can increase the duration by 1 minute, bringing the time to a maximum of 10-11 minutes. 10-15 sessions will be enough for the skin to acquire a chocolate-bronze tan. This is an average, let's see what is recommended for each skin type.

Celtic type

It includes those with the lightest skin tone. They most often have light eyes and red or blond hair. Representatives of this skin type burn even in the dimmest sun. They are contraindicated from sunbathing or using the strongest sunscreens in combination with time restrictions. Maximum - 3-4 minutes once a week.

Nordic type

These are fair-skinned, blond-haired Europeans. They are also not subject to strong tanning, but can burn. Therefore, the time is selected individually, approximately 4-5 minutes 2 times a week.

The most common type. The skin is a little dark, tans easily, sometimes burns. Hair color is light brown, brown or dark brown. With this type, the duration of artificial tanning procedures starts from 3-4 minutes and is gradually increased to 10-11.

People with this skin type often have dark hair and dark eyes. The danger of burns is minimized, so they can sunbathe in a solarium for up to 15 minutes per session. By this time you need to prepare your body. It's best to start with 4-5 minutes.

In order for a visit to the solarium to leave positive emotions, it is important to carefully choose the place for taking ultraviolet baths. It is necessary to study customer reviews and weigh the pros and cons.

Before the procedure, you need to inspect the cabin and the room in which it is installed. Everything must be spotlessly clean.

Serious salons offer to fill out a form to determine the client’s skin type. This will take no more than 1 minute, but will allow you to choose the correct time for the procedure, taking into account individual characteristics, and will eliminate the risk of burns.

You can't give up glasses. They will not cause discomfort, but will protect the eyes from damage to the cornea.

Tanning accelerators in the form of tablets, sprays, injections, based on tyrosine should be avoided. This component may cause side effects.

When taking hormonal drugs, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, you need to be careful.

Some of them, after exposure to artificial sun on the body, can provoke allergic reactions - from rashes to shortness of breath.

It is important to ask a specialist how the cabin works and what the functionality of the buttons is. By properly operating the device, the tanning process will be enjoyable.

After undressing before the procedure, do not sit on chairs. They may not be processed. Walking around the premises barefoot, despite the apparent cleanliness, is prohibited. To avoid catching fungus, use slippers or socks.

Moisturized skin takes tan better, so it needs to be nourished with body lotion.

It is important to protect your hair, eyes and breasts during the session.

Taking a shower immediately after tanning is not recommended. It is better to postpone the hygiene procedure for several hours.

Reviews

Reviews from owners of mini-solariums are both positive and negative. In any case, before purchasing, it is recommended to consult with a doctor about the possibility of tanning procedures with home lamps, and also study the opinions of users about a particular model.

Margarita: “I don’t like to be pale, so I always use self-tanning. But I can’t use it on my face, because my skin is very oily, the cream comes out in streaks, clogs my pores and looks simply disgusting. Therefore, I decided to spend money on a folding mini-solarium with four lamps from some manufacturer unknown to me. The device is quite large in size and illuminates the face, neck and décolleté area from three sides. I sunbathe about once a week with a special cream for 15 minutes. I like the result. The number of acne has decreased, the skin always looks fresh, as if I had just returned from vacation.”

Alla: “I’ve always dreamed of having a solarium at home, because I’m tired of going to a beauty salon, and I’m quite squeamish about such things. Of course, it was not possible to buy a full-fledged one, so I opted for the mini version from Efbe-Schott. At the same time, I immediately took several additional lamps in the kit, which I don’t regret. This solarium has 4 lamps located in the same plane, so you have to constantly turn. But it shines well and the tan applies evenly. There is a timer that helps you not to overstay the required time. By the way, I sunbathe not only my face, but also other parts of my body. I didn’t expect any effect other than a beautiful skin tone from the device, so I’m happy with everything and can confidently recommend it.”

Maria: “Knowing the dangers of solariums, I still decided to buy a compact device for my home that allows me to tan my face and neck. I was afraid of getting burned, so I increased the duration gradually, starting from 5 minutes. After the first time I did not see any changes. The second time I waited 10 minutes. No result. I reached a third of an hour, tanned every other day for two weeks. Believe it or not: there is zero effect! The complexion has not changed at all! Either my skin doesn’t perceive the rays, or the device is defective, but now I only use it to purify the air instead of an ultraviolet lamp.”

A mini facial solarium is a convenient thing for those who want to maintain a golden skin tone all year round. If you follow safety rules, the procedure will help to achieve not only a cosmetic, but also a therapeutic effect in the form of reducing the number of acne, blackheads, and narrowing pores.

Contraindications to visiting a solarium

It is not recommended to visit the solarium:

• children under 18 years of age;
• pregnant women;
• nursing mothers;
• hypertensive patients;
• people with excessive pigmentation on the skin, as well as an abundance of moles and papillomas;
• patients with tuberculosis;
• people with diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• those suffering from liver and kidney diseases;
• while taking strong medications and antibiotics.

In other difficult cases, you need to decide whether to visit a solarium or not with a doctor who is a specialist in this field.

Be sure to consult your doctor first. Although the power in compact solariums is small, if the rules are not followed, it is easy to harm your own health.

Solariums are not safe for people with numerous birthmarks. You should also not sunbathe while taking certain medications: hormonal, psychotropic, diuretic, painkillers.

A list of medical restrictions is shown below.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. heart pathologies;
2. atherosclerosis;
3. open pulmonary tuberculosis;
4. asthma;
5. high sensitivity to UV radiation;
6. blood diseases;
7. women's diseases;
8. benign and malignant neoplasms;
9. pregnancy and breastfeeding.

It is also not advisable to sunbathe in a solarium and naturally on the same day.

Cosmetics for solarium. What exists and how to use it

First of all, when going to the solarium, you should think about products with SPF (Sun Protective Factor) protection. SPF rating refers to the amount of radiation your skin can withstand before it burns. Such products are necessary specifically for harmless tanning, as they will help protect the skin from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation.

How to choose? Tanning cream in a solarium is needed with a low degree of protection - 10-15 SPF (30-50 SPF for the face) and containing vitamins A and E. It also usually contains olive and sesame oils, which speed up the tanning process.

Oils are popular among lovers of an even tan. This type of product is easily and evenly distributed on the skin, and therefore the risk of leaving an untreated area of ​​skin is low. However, for small areas of the skin, such as moles or the face, it is worth using sticks or cream. Also, the oil is not suitable for people with oily skin prone to comedones (clogging of pores).

The protection must be applied in a thin layer. It is important that the cream or oil does not need to be rubbed in, because the product must remain “on the surface”. And don’t forget to let the skin dry so that a uniform film forms. Pay special attention to the elbows and knees - here the skin is uneven, and therefore the product does not always lie smoothly. Remember about your face, especially your lips, and moles.

It is also worth remembering about care after solarium. Lotions with avocado or grape seed oil, glycerin and hyaluronic acid are suitable here.

To avoid burns

Preparing for trips to a hot tropical climate, for example, to islands where there is eternal summer in cold January, cannot do without a couple of solarium sessions. The benefits and harms for women here are obvious: you will have to spend extra money on preparing for the holiday - this is a minus, but upon arrival in an exotic country, the girls will not get sunburned on the first day, risking spending the rest of the tour in the shade, hiding their skin from the sun's rays under a T-shirt.

For the same reason, regular clients of salons with solariums are athletes, singers, artists and military personnel who are forced to stay outdoors for a long time.

Cosmetics for solarium. Names, rules of application

Cosmetics for solariums are quite expensive, but they will keep your skin healthy.

The secret to successful tanning in a solarium is the use of special products

The main properties of special cosmetics for artificial sun:

• slowing down skin photoaging;
• consolidation and acceleration of ultraviolet radiation;
• moisturizing and restoring skin cells;
• high probability of uniform tanning.

Oils

Cosmetics will preserve your health and speed up the tanning process. The main types of cosmetics for solariums: activators, bronzers and fixers. Experts advise using cosmetics from the same manufacturer to avoid getting different skin tones.

• Activators are oils and creams that have the ability to accelerate tanning. Such substances should not be used during the first visit to the cabin, as they can burn and damage the skin.
• Bronzers – this is a special cosmetics that contains coloring components that make the tan richer. This product will be correctly applied to the legs, since they are always difficult to tan evenly.

  

• Fixatives are applied to the body after completion of the session to moisturize the skin and produce a preservative effect. When you first visit the solarium, these products are simply necessary.

Creams with “tingle” effect

This cosmetics is aimed at quickly obtaining a real (as opposed to bronzers) tan. The action of the cream is based on the fact that its components cause a rush of blood to the skin. The pores expand, the oxidation process in tissues accelerates. Thanks to this, you can get a luxurious tan in just 3-4 sessions.

However, such funds have many disadvantages. Creams destroy the skin, so people of the Celtic type should avoid such products. For the same reason, you should not apply creams with a “tingle” effect to delicate and light areas to avoid burns and irritation.

Question answer

A similar situation is possible if a low-quality cream was used before taking ultraviolet light. Therefore, they choose cosmetic compositions exclusively from proven brands.

If everything went well and no side effects are observed, then the final step will be the application of a special fixing cream, depending on the structure of the skin. Good results are achieved by various masks that prevent premature withering of the epidermis exposed to ultraviolet exposure.

In Moscow and St. Petersburg, you can buy facial solariums with courier delivery to your home in online stores. They also offer a service for delivering goods by mail to other regions.

You buy tanning products only in the salon

“We sell skin care and SPF products specifically for that particular tanning bed. We advise you to purchase it if you want to get a high-quality tan,” the employees chirp. This, of course, is another profanation, because employees of tanning studios receive a percentage of the sale of each bottle. That’s why they are so actively trying to sell you the products that are presented in their salon (and all the products here are quite expensive).

How to protect yourself. Cosmetics exclusively for a specific solarium do not exist in nature, so don’t waste your money.

How to sunbathe properly in a solarium

The first session is limited in time to monitor the reaction. If no atypical signs are observed, then each time the duration is increased by 5 minutes.

For hypersensitive skin prone to burns and pigmentation, it is recommended to be under artificial sun not every day and for no more than 10 minutes.

If, after being exposed to UV rays, the skin turns red and unpleasant sensations of itching and tightness appear, you should consult a dermatologist.

Emergency negative manifestations can be removed as follows:

1. Take a cool shower, which will relieve inflammation and extinguish the burning sensation.
2. Lubricate the burned areas with sour cream (high fat content), leave for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Then apply the usual nourishing cream.
3. Apply a napkin soaked in tea to the reddened parts of the body or face. After 15-20 minutes, remove and apply cream.
4. Treat burns with pharmaceutical ointment or aerosol. In this case, the following remedy is suitable: Rescuer, Panthenol.

How to use a solarium more effectively

It is quite easy to buy a solarium for your face. Both retail chains and online stores offer a huge selection. But for this it is not enough to study the reputation of the manufacturers and the characteristics of the goods being sold. In order not to harm your skin, you need to know its type.

solarium for face photo

Based on photosensitivity, each person’s skin is divided into the following types:

• first type - the skin does not tolerate sunlight well and gets burned even within half an hour of exposure to the sun;
• the second type - people are poorly exposed to tanning and get burned easily;
• third type - after exposure to the sun, a person’s skin develops slight redness, which then turns into intense darkening;
• fourth type – the skin tans easily and quickly and does not get burned;
• the fifth and sixth types are distinguished by dark skin color or black and tolerate any level of radiation well. In this case, they never get burned.

In accordance with this classification, it is easy to determine who can buy a facial tanning bed and who should refrain from doing so.

Sunbathing is contraindicated for owners of phototypes 1 and 2. Others can use it for their own pleasure, while observing the general rules for being under the sun.

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Masks after solarium

Here are some effective recipes that should be used after solarium:

• Mix: cucumber pulp and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The ratio of components is taken equal, by eye.
• Combine: chopped tomato (1 pc.), cottage cheese (60 g) and the same amount of olive oil. Apply in an even layer and leave for 20 minutes. As a result, hydration occurs and the tan develops.
• Grate the carrots on a fine grater and pour in a small amount of any vegetable oil.

Your task is also to minimize the harmful effects of solarium on the skin, protecting it from moisture loss and dryness. How to sunbathe properly in a solarium? Before and after tanning, you should use any moisturizer. It’s better to mix moisturizing body milk and some nourishing, oil-rich cream.

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How liquid vitamin E protects against burns

Vitamin E is fat soluble. Therefore, its solution is made in oil.

However, it can be found in real oil. One of the most common vitamins that helps maintain youth, serves as an antioxidant, promotes wound healing, and more, is vitamin E.

The benefits of this vitamin are quite multifaceted. Accordingly, it is used in various fields, from cosmetology to food intake.

For example, it is found in sunflower and olive oil. So, in sunflower oil the amount of vitamin is 30 g, and in olive oil – 100 g. On average, a person needs to consume 15 mg of vitamin E per day. In addition, it can be applied to the affected areas of the skin, so if you burn your face while using a mini-tanning bed, quickly apply Solgar to it.

Solarium: benefits and harm. Contraindications for visiting a solarium

Harm from visiting a solarium is most often observed if a person acts on the principle “the more, the better.” For example, with small doses of ultraviolet radiation, the functioning of the adrenal glands improves and the absorption of oxygen by cells increases. With excessive visits to the solarium, the opposite is true.

It is harmful to the body to use old lamps in solariums that have served their purpose. Before you take the bait in an unknown solarium, you should ask what prompted this move and when the equipment was purchased.

Advice! There is no point in saving on such a procedure; it is better to choose reputable, proven offices.

Tanning in a solarium with coconut oil

Coconut oil can make tanning easier and enhance its effect. Before the session, cosmetologists recommend applying a mixture of tanning cream and coconut oil to the skin in a 3:1 ratio.

If the insolation lasted more than 10 minutes, then 40 minutes after the end of the session, apply the mixture again for deeper nutrition and the development of a lasting, uniform tan tone.

If you are prone to an allergic reaction, you should choose refined coconut oil.

Scientific facts about solariums

Not long ago, scientists found that frequent use of a solarium can lead to addiction.

Doubts arose after the uncontrollable desire of women to visit the solarium was noted, despite the ban from doctors. Then a number of laboratory studies were carried out that accurately confirmed the existence of such a dependence. It is somewhat similar to a drug.

The brains of people who visit solariums year-round were examined. It turned out that his activity is the same as that of drug and alcohol addicts.

Some states took note of the results of such experiments. Thus, in Brazil and Australia such procedures are now officially banned.

In many countries (France, Canada, Germany, Great Britain) artificial tanning is prohibited for persons under 18 years of age.

But there are other studies according to which the benefits of solariums are not denied. The main thing is not to overdo it with dosage and intensity.

It has been precisely proven that artificial tanning is safer than natural tanning, provided that specialized creams are used. In addition, in winter, such sessions can relieve seasonal depression.

To look permanently dark, you don’t have to sit in front of a solarium every day. To achieve the desired result and not cause harm to health, a course of tanning 10-12 times twice a year is enough.

Secrets of how to tan quickly and well in a solarium to a chocolate color

Tanning in a solarium, the secrets of which will help you get a bronze skin tone, is impossible in a very short period of time. Some sources report that for quick results you can take procedures every other day, but this is not true. Such a schedule will only harm your health. It is better to repeat visits every 2-3 days. After just 10 sessions you can achieve the desired result.

Representatives of Mediterranean skin type can get a chocolate tan as early as 5-6 sessions. The condition and age of the lamps themselves and the reputation of the beauty salon or cosmetology complex are very important for the result. If the lamps have not been changed for a long time, the effect will not be noticeable immediately.

It is advisable to choose only trusted establishments where the equipment is good and clients are served by knowledgeable specialists. In more reputable centers, tanning creams and accessories for protecting intimate areas may be immediately offered.

Special cosmetics with a coloring effect will help you see results instantly. Of course, such a tan is not real and will soon disappear. For a longer lasting effect, you can use a cream with a “tingle” effect, but this can damage overly sensitive skin.

Expert opinion

Michelle Ellern

practicing cosmetologist-dermatologist

Don't be afraid of the solarium. It is much gentler on the skin compared to sun tanning. In addition, this procedure provokes an increase in the production of important vitamin D. It plays an important role in calcium metabolism. In modern devices it is possible to control the ratio of rays that are beneficial to the body. And such a session provokes the production of the pleasure hormone and has a positive effect on a person’s mood.

Aisha Baron

plastic surgeon

If you don't overdo it with tanning, then it will only benefit you.
The fact is that this procedure improves blood circulation, protects against the growth of bacteria on the face, and helps fight acne and inflammatory processes. Visits to the solarium even bring blood pressure levels back to normal. A home solarium for the face is in demand among the female population due to its small size, efficient operation and reasonable price.

This device allows you to have an attractive bronze skin tone regardless of the season. The main thing is to strictly adhere to the instructions and medical recommendations, then you don’t have to worry about your health.

Preparations for wound healing

If the burn is severe, then you should use a professional remedy such as Arnisin cream-balm for wounds and burns, which guarantees:

• Regeneration and rapid healing
• Stimulation of recovery processes
• Minimize tissue scarring
• Anti-inflammatory effect
• Disinfection
• Anesthesia

In addition, its use is extremely simple, you just need to smear the burned area and leave it to be absorbed without rinsing.

Possible harm

When tanning, you must be careful, take into account contraindications and not overuse the procedure, otherwise side effects may occur.

Is solarium harmful?

It has been proven that UVA and UVB rays penetrate deeply into the skin and can cause changes in DNA, cancer (melanoma), destruction of collagen fibers and skin burns. In the United States, it was found that 90% of cancers are caused by excessive tanning.

Harm to women

Free radicals produced by harmful ultraviolet rays can cause what is called photoaging. This manifests itself in a thickening of the depth of wrinkles and furrows, accompanied by a decrease in elasticity, skin roughness, and discoloration. Additionally, tanning without nipple protection can cause breast cancer.

Contraindications

Solarium is contraindicated for people with very light hair and skin, as well as those who have traces of atopic dermatitis or age spots. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation can trigger the development of melanoma. Patients with connective tissue diseases should avoid solariums.

A visit to a tanning salon can be bad for pregnant women and those taking birth control pills. Other contraindications include the use of painkillers, certain antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, and psychotropic drugs.

How to visit a solarium without harm to your health

It is important not to forget about proper protection. Using sunscreen with filters will help protect your body and health. They reduce the risk of erythema and burns.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and lactation;
• Abundance of moles;
• Diseases associated with skin pigmentation disorders;
• Thyroid diseases
• Oncological diseases;
• Taking hormonal medications, medications with photosensitizers (components sensitive to ultraviolet radiation);
• Recent epilation or peeling (at least a week must pass after the procedure).

Compared to a beach tan, the effect of a solarium is much more pleasant - you don’t need to lie in the sun for hours, wasting precious time. In just a few sessions of visiting the solarium with the right cosmetics, you can get the perfect skin tone, which is easy to maintain all year round without any special expenses.

The main differences between cosmetics for artificial and natural tanning

• Solarium creams do not create a barrier to ultraviolet radiation; the main purpose of these products is to deeply nourish the skin so that it does not suffer from the powerful effects of rays. And the task of cosmetics for the beach is protection from harmful rays.
• In a solarium, the concentration of ultraviolet radiation is much higher than in the sun, so avoiding special creams can lead to skin dehydration.
• Tanning products contain special tanning developers and fixers that are responsible for obtaining the desired skin color.
• Sunscreens should not be used in a solarium, as they will simply reflect ultraviolet radiation and will not tan your skin at all.

What types of solariums are there?

In modern tanning studios, two types of solariums are installed: vertical and horizontal. Sometimes you can come across the term “turbo solarium”, but this refers more to the cooling system than to design features. There are also so-called sitting solariums, intended only for tanning the face, hands and décolleté. Such designs are intended for a very narrow audience, so they are not installed in professional salons.

Vertical

Tanning in a vertical solarium is the fastest and most lasting

The most modern, effective and hygienic type of tanning capsules. Vertical solariums have the most powerful lamps, which allow you to get a beautiful, lasting tan in just a few sessions. The maximum time spent in such a capsule is 10 minutes.

Helpful advice. Handrails are the dirtiest place in the solarium, so before visiting you should check their cleanliness and, if necessary, ask the administrator for additional treatment. In extreme cases, you can hold onto the handles through a napkin.

Horizontal

The horizontal solarium is ideal for those who like to relax while tanning

The first solariums to become widespread were horizontal, and now they are experiencing a second wave of popularity. The main disadvantage of such solariums is their unhygienic nature, because no one wants to lie on the same surface with hundreds of other people. On the other hand, in horizontal solariums, legs tan well, because in a “lying” position, blood circulates better throughout the body, which ensures a deep and high-quality tan. The maximum stay time is 20 minutes.

Turbo solarium

A high-quality ventilation system does not create a “bath” feeling in the solarium, even after several hours of operation

Turbo solariums are tanning capsules with powerful ventilation, which allows them to work non-stop for 16 hours. Typically, such solariums are equipped with a mirror floor, which reflects and scatters the rays, making the tan more uniform.

For face and décolleté

A sedentary solarium will allow you to maintain an ideal complexion all year round.

Seated models are chairs with several lamps that provide tanning in certain areas: face, arms, décolleté, and less often, legs. Initially, such solariums were intended for home use, but they were bulky, very expensive and quickly became outdated. With the advent of more efficient designs, sitting solariums have become a thing of the past and are now almost never used anywhere.

Important! The maximum lifespan of lamps in a solarium, regardless of type, is 1 thousand hours. Don’t hesitate to ask for a certificate about lamp replacement and operating period; if there are no documents, it’s better to look for another solarium.