Why am I not getting darker in the tanning bed?

You may have reached a tanning plateau. Everyone has a limit to how dark they can get, but to try to get past your current color we recommend switching the types of beds you use every few tanning sessions.

What is 20 minutes in a tanning bed equivalent to?

20 minutes in a tanning bed is equivalent to 20 minutes in the sun… no big deal! 20 minutes of exposure in a tanning bed may equal up to two hours spent on the beach under the hot mid-day sun without protection. Artificial tanning bombards the skin with UVA which are three to six times more intense than sunlight.

Why won’t my shins tan in the sun?

Why Are Legs Hard To Tan?! The skin on your legs is thick so it’s harder for the sun’s rays to penetrate it. Also, if you’re finding it difficult to tan your legs, then your legs may not produce as much melanin as the rest of your body, so it may be difficult to ever get them as dark as other parts of your body.

How many minutes should you go on a sunbed?

Your time in a sunbed may vary from 2-20 minutes, based on your skin type and chosen sunbed. Color develops and deepens over a 24- to 48-hour period. Maintain your tan with 1 to 3 sessions a week, again, depending on your skin type and chosen sunbed. Give a sunbed tan time to develop.

How can I tan my legs faster in a tanning bed?

Get a Darker Tan on the Legs with these useful tanning tips:

1. Exfoliate the skin on your legs. Exfoliation is a must before each tanning session.
2. Avoid waxing and shaving.
3. Keep your skin’s moisture.
4. Use Tansun Just Legs, Tansun Leisure’s ultra vertical leg tanning solution.
5. Apply Sunbed Creams and Tanning Accelerators.

How can I tan faster in a tanning bed?

Here are some tips to help you tan faster within a sunbed and make your tan last longer!

1. Exfoliate your Skin prior to Tanning.
2. Keep your Skin Hydrated and Moisturised.
3. Apply a sunbed cream or tanning accelerator prior tanning.
4. Remove any kind of makeup and other cosmetic products.
5. Choose foods that accelerate tanning.

How many times a week should you tan in a bed?

Maintain your perfect shade by tanning 1-3 times a week. Consult with the Tanning Experts® for a personalized tan retention plan.

Why do legs tan slower?

Compared to the rest of the body, skin on the legs does not produce the same amount of melanin, which results in legs getting less tan. Skin on the legs is thicker and harder and the UV light from the sun or sunbeds cannot easily penetrate it.

What vitamins help you tan faster?

Whether you are planning a lavish beach holiday or you simply intend to catch some rays in your back garden, taking a supplement that contains beta carotene, selenium and vitamin E will help boost your skin’s resilience to the sun and allow you to tan more easily.

Should you shower before or after tanning in a tanning bed?

Your first shower after tanning plays a crucial role to achieve the perfect golden tanned skin. Whether you’re out in the sun, on a sunbed, or used an indoor tanning lotion, showering after tanning will define the shade and tone of your tan.

Can you be on your phone in a tanning bed?

And Yes, you can take your phone in the sunbed. I know loads of people that go on them frequently and take there phones every time and they haven’t had any problems.