Your face needs to be given some extra attention in the tanning bed, as it is more sensitive and vulnerable to damage from the UV rays. Tan your face for a shorter period of time, and use facial tanning products, and moisturizers, to ensure it is protected and nourished, giving you a gorgeous glow without any damage!
Skin Type and Sensitivity: The skin on your face is generally more sensitive and thinner than the skin on your body. It may react differently to sun exposure, making it harder to tan.
The skin on your face is far more sensitive than the skin on your body and so it makes sense that it would need an entirely different formula. Facial skin doesn't tan in the same way as the body – it tends to go a little bit darker because of its higher pH.
Myth #4: The skin on your face tans the same as the skin on your body. The skin around your face is thinner and more sensitive, and needs more care compared to the rest of your body. Placing a towel over your face will not block out all of the tanning rays.
☀️Tanning Tip Tuesday☀️ How to avoid the “bunny tail” or white spots on lower back or under your arms or sides: ✅ when using a lay down bed always reposition your body every few minutes to achieve an even tan. Switch from side to side and rest your arms behind your head .
Avoid using harsh or fragranced products immediately after tanning, as they may further irritate the skin.
The skin on your face is different than the skin on the rest of your body. Number 10 is the most important aspect of tanning. USE A TANNING LOTION! 1/4 of the time you are tanning is lost without the use of tanning lotion.
One of the biggest factors that affects tanning is your skin type. Not all skin reacts to UV the same way, and understanding your skin type is key to setting realistic tanning goals. For example, if you are a red head and have very light skin, you'll more likely struggle to tan due to low melanin.
It is always recommended to use a face tanner in a tanning bed. Facial tanners will provide more UVA rays to your skin and give a deeper, longer lasting tan. Paired with a good lotion you should be able to avoid any premature aging or damage to your skin.
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.
No, you don't need to flip over in a tanning bed. In fact, many people tan stomach-down because it's more comfortable that way. However, if you want an evenly distributed tan, then you should flip over halfway through your session so that both sides of your body get equal exposure to the UV rays.
Best Positions to Get an Even Tan
Start Flat: Begin your session lying flat on your back. This position exposes the largest surface area of your body to UV rays.
Aside from exposure to different amounts of UV for skin tan, the amount of melanin generation, which is part to turn dark, is much less in the face. In general, thicker skin would much easier to get tan than thinner skin.
Because your face is (generally) less covered up than the rest of your body, and if you have a rigorous skincare routine, you might find that the self tan on your face fades quicker than your body.
With a tanning bed, use a moisturizer the night before and after your session. There are specific moisturizers that can be used during the tanning bed session. Overall, having clean and moisturized skin will help the tan apply more evenly and will help the tan last longer.
Your eyes are very sensitive to UV light. Since your eyelids are the thinnest skin on your body, the UV light can penetrate that skin to the surface of your eyes. The FDA requires that all tanners wear FDA approved eyewear when tanning indoors. Placing a towel over your face or sunglasses is not enough protection.
Even one sunbed session can increase your risk of developing squamous cell skin cancer by 67% and basal cell skin cancer by 29%. Even more importantly is the increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. If you have ever used a sunbed your risk of melanoma increases by 20%.