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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

By Haywood Raptis


The device that is employed for cosmetic tans is known as a tanning booth. This machine operates through emission of ultraviolet radiation. The tanning bed and tanning booth are similar machines, but the booth is made so that users stand during the session and do not lie down.

The standard tanning booth utilizes 180 watt or 160 watt, as well as lamps that may be VHO-R or VHO. These are similar to the sun in the Mediterranean during the middle of the day. A cheaper tanning booth may include a system that uses lamps that are high-output and 100 watt, or even reflector UVA lamps, also called RUVA. On average, the tanning booth includes between 32 and 56 lamp units and requires up to 15 minutes per session.

Although these structures are a lot like the bed, they are different. They are known to have a vertical alignment, which is different than the horizontal design of beds. Usually, lamps with higher wattage are used with a tanning booth, but exceptions can be found. Booths are thought to provide a more attractive tan because they allow for easy movement of users. Handles can be used so that users can easily tan their underarms and sides.

Another distinction between these devices is the lack of pressure points with any tanning booth. That is, a person that uses a bed gets support by acrylic and the flow of blood in these areas is reduced. The production of melanin is also lowered in such areas and the tan may not be entirely even. For many people, this is not as obvious, but some individuals will notice the pressure areas are slightly less tan than other body parts. A tanning booth usually does not include acrylics, using a wire mesh instead to protect users from the UV lamps.

Usually, tanning booth exposure times are less than those of beds. This is partially due to the lamps employed, which create more UVA and UVB. Beds and booths are both subject to regulations enforced by the FDA and other government agencies. One of those regulations states that the recommended time for exposure must be posted nearby the unit and in the manual.

The tanning booth is not as popular as the bed because it tends to be more expensive and less comfortable. Many professional businesses opt for booths over beds because the space needed for the devices. Booths take up far less when it comes to square footage.

Like all devices that emit ultraviolet, risks are involved. A major concern for users is overexposure. Booths are not considered more safe than beds because the mechanics are the same. Overexposure to this type of radiation has been linked to skin cancer, mutation of DNA, reduction of immune system response, and advancement of wrinkling and aging. Frequent use of such devices triples likelihood of developing the deadliest type of skin cancer, melanoma.

Tanning booth is a unit that is used for people who want to achieve an artificial tan. The machine is like a tan bed when it comes to mechanics, but tends to be more expensive, not as comfortable and includes a design that is vertical. People who use booths and beds on a regular basis are more susceptible to have skin problems, such as cancer.




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