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A lot of people feel good with a tan and think that it improves their appearance. You can get a tan in three different ways: outside in the sun; by using a bronzing creams or lotions; or by sunbathing under a tanning bed. One of the benefits of using a tanning bed is that it does not matter what the weather is doing outside - sun-bathing outside rarely being an agreeable thing to do in winter. Another positive thing is that using a tanning bed means that you can time the amount of exposure you are getting - tanning beds are no different from the sun when it comes to giving off damaging rays.

If you choose to use a bed with artificial light to get your tan then you need to know how to do it as safely as possible. It is not true, as some advertisements claim, that tanning beds are a 100% safe alternative to sun bathing, so you need to know what you are doing. The reason that is often given for the safety of artificial tanning devices is that they use a healthier form or Ultra Violet (UV) light. There is a basis in truth here, but it is not the full story. UV light comes in two varieties UV-A and UV-B - natural sunlight has them both. Early sunning machines used the UV-B rays which caused easy burning, but all have now switched to UV-A. Human skin, when exposed to these rays is less likely to burn, but this doesn't mean that it is 100% safe - you still need to limit your exposure time.

Another false claim that you should ignore is the idea that UV-A tanning beds do not damage your eyes so you do not need to wear goggles. They do, and you should always wear protective goggles (not sunglasses, not simply keeping your eyes closed, and not some bits of cotton wool!) - the FDA has made this a rule for all tanning salons, so your salon should insist you wear them.

A good tip is to consider whether or not you really want to have a tan all year. If your country has distinct seasonal changes, should you not follow these? Darker by summer, lighter with the winter months? Just because technology allows us to have a constant color, does not necessarily mean we must have one... If you are unsure, remember that tanning of any kind (via machine or laying on the beach) causes skin to get old more quickly.

If you have kids then you need to be especially cautious on their behalf. When a child's skin is burned the skin is more deeply effected, according to scientific research. This research was based on UVb studies, yet those in the know strongly advise care when using sun beds. At the end of the day, you might decide that it is not worth the risk simply so a child can have a bit of a tan.

In addition, it is not advisable for everyone to use a tanning bed. Those who suffer from cold sores, diabetes and people with lupus should consult their doctor before using one as they can be bad for their condition. Furthermore, people who use medicines such as certain types of pills for birth control, tranquilizers or antihistamines can find their skin is more susceptible to the rays. So if you are thinking of using a sun bed it might be a good idea to chat to your doctor beforehand.

So if a tan is what you want, and you are going to use a tanning bed to get it, follow the guidelines mentioned above. Remember to wear eye protection and avoid burning your skin and make the most of your tan.

Copyright 2005 Anndrea Jenkin. All rights reserved.

Anndrea Jenkin is the manager and developer of UVA Tanning Bed which is a huge resource for tanning bed details on the Internet.