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How do I choose tanning bed bulbs?
You MUST first determine what size you need by looking on the lamp, or on the label on the bed. It should say F71, F72 or F73. If your tanning bed has one or more high pressure facial lamps (the blue plate over your face) then you may also need F59 lamps in front of those.
What type of tanning bed gets you the darkest?
Higher Level tanning beds have more than 55 high-pressure bulbs. High-pressure bulbs emit more UVA rays that work wonder on the skin and penetrates deeper layers of the skin. If you wish to achieve darker shade in less time, you should opt for high-level tanning beds.
Are bronzing bulbs better than regular bulbs?
bronzing lamps for your tanning bed or tanning booth. Bronzing lamps use less UVB and more UVA. Regular tanning lamps use more UVB rays and less UVA rays. Regular tanning lamps are good for developing a base tan and may be good for people who are just getting into indoor tanning and using tanning beds.
What is the difference between pink and blue tanning bulbs?
With current technology, tanning lamps appear light blue in their natural phosphor state; to create a warm or pink lamp, a small amount of strong red phosphor is added during fabrication. This changes the appearance of the lamp only when it is operating.
Are there UVB tanning beds?
Most tanning beds use a combination of UVA and UVB rays. Special UVB-only tanning beds may be touted as safe, but they still cause skin damage. No tanning beds are safe to use or recommended. They don’t penetrate windows, and are more likely to be filtered by clouds.
Can you get vitamin D from a tanning bed?
Getting enough vitamin D from tanning beds isn’t possible. It doesn’t. The bulbs used in tanning beds emit mostly UVA light; however, your body needs UVB light to make vitamin D. To get vitamin D safely, board-certified dermatologists recommend eating a healthy diet.
Is there blue light in tanning beds?
It doesn’t. The bulbs used in tanning beds emit mostly UVA light; however, your body needs UVB light to make vitamin D.
Why are sunbed tubes different Colours?
THE DIFFERENT COLOURS OF TUBES GIVE DIFFERENT BENEFITS DURING YOUR TANNING SESSION. Pink – The Colour for Body Health and Skin Rejuvenation. Yellow – Added Vitamins. Green – Promotes relaxation and peace for a relaxed tanning mood.
How are the lights in a tanning bed different?
Tanning beds have multiple bulbs (also called lights or lamps), some almost as many as 50, and if even one of them burns out it can impact the overall tanning experience. The light bulbs in a tanning bed are not the same as regular light bulbs. These bulbs emit ultraviolet rays which make the skin produce melanin faster than the sun’s rays can.
Do you need to inspect your tanning bed bulbs?
Depending on the purpose, you can also have a lot of options when it comes to tanning bulbs. Most importantly, be sure to inspect your tanning bed before using it for some cracks on the bulbs or its filter glass. Ignoring those signs can lead to accidents and skin problems.
When do you know it’s time to change your tanning bulb?
Nonetheless, the signs or reasons to change your tanning bulbs include: If a lamp flickers or goes black, that means it’s time for replacement. By 500 to 800 hours of use, most tanning bulbs have lost enough potency that they should be replaced.
Can a pink light be used on a blue tanning bed?
Note that lamps can be made in any colour, and though you may like the look of a pink lamp over that of a blue lamp, it will not affect the tanning of the user. Tanning bed light bulbs come in various wattages, and it’s best to use the ones recommended by the manufacturer of your specific bed.