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HELPFUL INFORMATION
Sularis information and advice for responsible tanning
Light, warmth and energy from the sun are essential for the survival of humans, animals and plants. The sun stimulates both body and soul. It provides us with power, vitality, a feeling of well-being, a tan and good health. As long as the sun shines, nothing can get us down so easily.
Important Notes
Sunbeds can ONLY be used by adults over 18. Please do not be offended if you’re asked for proof of age. People with Skin Type 1 should NOT use sunbeds or sunbathe in the sun.
When using sunbeds ALWAYS wear UV protective goggles.
Leave at least 48 hours between tanning sessions.
How the skin tans
Tanning is quite simply the body’s way of using the skin as a natural sunscreen. Tanning takes place thanks to the invisible part of the sun’s rays, the UV rays. When the UV is sensed by the skin, the top layer of the skin reacts by becoming thicker to protect itself. The UV-B part is responsible for causing a tan which stays for a longer time. The pigment cells in our skin are stimulated to produce a brown colour called melanin. It takes several days for “production” to take place. The dark colour of the skin provides good protection from the sun. This is why the UV-B part is also important when getting a pre-holiday tan on a sunbed. UV-A causes a darkening of the melanin which is already in the skin, and this is immediately obvious. This combination of indirect and direct pigmentation therefore gives an outstanding tanning experience. With a specific pre-sunbathing session on a sunbed, you can therefore achieve natural protection for your skin. This means that you can stay out and enjoy the real sun for 3 to 5 times longer!
• Sunbeds can give you a sun protection factor (SPF) of 3 – 5.
• Pre-tanning on the sunbed helps to protect you from sunburn.
Positive of effects of the sun
As well as giving you a great tan, sunlight or a visit to the tanning salon have positive benefits on your health. The UV-B rays in natural as well as artificial sunlight are vital for producing vitamin D that is required for many metabolic processes. Vitamin D3 is especially important here, as several positive health effects have been attributed to it:
- Positive effect on bone structure
- Improvement in calcium supply
- Helps prevent osteoporosis
- Helps to stimulate the immune system
- Increase in physical and mental capacity
- Helps relief from depression
- Helps reduction in cholesterol level
- Helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system
- High level of success for treating skin diseases, e.g. acne, psoriasis etc.
- Prevention of abnormal cell growth
- Lowering effect on blood pressure
- Activation of happy hormones “Endorphins”
- Improvement in general well-being
- Pre-tanning on a sunbed reduces the risk of sunburn
FAQ's
Can I go on a sunbed and out in the sun on the same day?
This should be avoided as much as possible so as not to exceed the daily dose of UV rays and therefore risk getting sunburn.
Can I go on a sunbed when pregnant?
If you have not been advised to void natural sunshine, you can also go on a sunbed. If in doubt, ask your doctor.
Can people with skin type 1 go on a sunbed?
People with skin type 1 are very sensitive to the sun and, according to dermatologists, they should not use sunbeds or sunbathe at all. Skin type 1s who wish to tan should use a sunless tanning option – such as Urban Tan as mentioned before.
What should be taken into account when using tanning lotions?
Only use lotions specifically made for use with sunbeds. Provided that they have been medically or dermatologically tested, there is no reason to avoid using them. Do not use SPF lotions (for sunbathing outside) when using a sunbed. Tanning pills or reams that have not been tested are not advisable, however. In case of doubt, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
How long does the tan last?
Around two to four weeks after the last time you sunbathe. Due to the skin’s natural system of renewal, the top skin cells are gradually shed. After about 28 days the skin will have renewed itself. If the right care is taken, for example by using special cosmetics, the tan can last longer.
Why doesn’t skin tan evenly?
The inside of the arms and legs don’t tan as easily because they don’t have as many pigment-forming cells as the rest of the skin. The face doesn’t tan as easily either because it naturally has a thicker corneal layer to protect itself from UV-B. Freckles and pigment patches contain a high number of tanning pigments and therefore to a lot darker than other parts of the skin. The parts of the skin that take your weight have a poorer blood supply. A lack of oxygen can lead to a reduced colouring of the melanin pigments. Sunbeds with an ergonomically formed base acrylic are therefore particularly suited to a tan “without pressure points”.
What should I do if I do get sunburn?
Mild sunburn is best left to wear off by itself. This means staying out of the sun or a few days, looking after your skin with moisturising products and drinking a lot of water. In the case of severe sunburn, see your doctor or seek advice from your pharmacist.
How can I make my holiday tan last longer?
You can go on a sunbed once or twice a week. A few minutes of tanning are enough to maintain your holiday tan. The recommended maximum number of sessions per year is 60.
Can the body produce enough vitamin D in winter?
Not in our climate. However, the body stores vitamin D during sunny months in the fatty tissue. In winter this is released as is required. A large number of recent studies have shown that the UK population and even sunnier European country populations (due to lifestyle) have a seasonal or even long-term vitamin D insufficiency which could endanger their overall health.
