Tanning salons offer a safe alternative to being outside and absorbing harmful UVA and UVB rays. When visiting a tanning salon, it is important to be as safe as possible. Let’s look at some important things to keep in mind when booking an indoor tanning appointment.

Wearing some form of eye protection when you go to a tanning salon is important to your good health. The two most common forms of eye protection include goggles and winkies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it a strict requirement that all tanning clients wear some form of eye protection. By law, tanning salon owners will ask a customer to see their eye protection before they are allowed into the tanning bed.

Most salons that specialize in tanning offer a selection of eye protection, either free or for a small fee. You can choose between the protection for your eyes which is the most suitable for you. For example, many salon clients choose standard glasses. Standard goggles resemble the goggles you wear for swimming. They are a good option if you go to an establishment that has loft beds. The downside is that, due to the construction of the glasses, you may end up with a tan line that extends down your nose. Globe glasses are the most suitable option if you go to a place that has beds where you lie down to get a tan. These glasses are such that you won’t end up with unsightly tan lines after your session is over.

There are certain types of medications that come with photosensitivity warnings. This means that if you use a tanning bed while taking them you may have an adverse reaction. Photosensitivity means that you will be at increased risk when exposed to ultraviolet light and therefore more likely to burn. This can happen when you tan outdoors or when you visit a tanning salon. Examples of medications that can cause photosensitivity include some types of hormonal birth control and antihistamines. If in doubt, check with your doctor before visiting a tanning salon. A reputable establishment will publish a list of medications that can cause photosensitivity. You should avoid tanning while taking these medications. You can use a tanning bed or booth once you are no longer taking any photosensitive medications.

All salons have guidelines on how long their clients can spend tanning. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the maximum exposure times before starting your sessions. Most tanning beds also list the maximum exposure time in the bed itself. If you visit a salon and they don’t tell you how long you can spend in a bed, ask.

Before tanning you need to know what your skin type is. In fact, this is essential to avoid any damage to the skin. If you don’t know your skin type, ask one of the employees at any tanning salon in your local area. You can also go online to determine what type you are.