Having a tan on the sea shore is a sheer fun. Many people are simply crazy about getting a suntan while staying along side the beach for couple of weeks.

Well, beach tanning is most preferred practice for attaining natural tan color. This type of tanning not only provides you with desired tan color but also offers you much needed rejuvenation. Your daily tight schedule often keeps you under stress. If you are on a beach tanning excursion, the rich tan color with the natural ambiance would help you shed your stress.

In fact a good number of tanning salons and spas are being run along side the beaches to help in your quest of gaining natural tan through direct sun exposure. But ladies! You must take necessary protection before lying naked along side beaches for sun tan. You are needed to protect your genitals and breasts from direct ultraviolet exposure. Sun tan lotion must be massaged on the body for keeping the body moist during a sun tanning session.

Perfect time for beach tanning is late morning hours. Before 10 AM, you can undergo a naked tanning session. Otherwise you need a canopy to undergo safe sun tanning. To safe guard your eyes against the sun, you must always put on sun glasses in the sun.

A tanning session must not exceed an hour. Over exposure often result in skin complications. Some tanning maniacs have ended up developing skin cancer due to overexposure. So beware of all possible harmful effects that you may face as an outcome of unsafe tanning.

A beach tanning session also requires you to keep providing your body with enough of liquids to save yourself from dehydration. Skin dehydration should be specifically taken care of. For that, you may use certain lotions that keep your skin hydrated. Lotions that come with SPF formula are much preferred.

All products that you are likely to use during beach tanning sessions must be of high standard. A dermatologist’s approval is desirable for the lotion and creams that you are using during the period. A couple of week’s stay at beach would be enough for attaining a tan that may last for long period.

Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/women’s-issues-articles/beach-tanning-a-sheer-fun-tan-experience-82828.html

The sun has a tough competition now and hereafter. His monopoly in the area of tanning is fiercely questioned. The indoor tanning industry is marching ahead to an unprecedented boom. It is a gigantic business in USA with over 20,000 tanning salons being opened and established since 1970.

indoor tanning basically encashed heavily on the research findings that proved sun tanning is bad for the skin. It is proven that unsafe tanning can take you to the level of cancer.

But the indoor salon tanners have a strong case to defend themselves. They argue that ultraviolet rays cause the skin cancer only in the case of a skin burn. Only a small amount of rays is required to get the tan and hence there is no danger of the skin cancer. They are emphatic in their views and the boom continues unabated.

But the battle of wits and facts rages the tanning subject. American Academy of Dermatology and the American Medical Association warn you against both the sun tan and the indoor tan, especially for the cosmetic purposes!

They demand that the facility should not be extended to minors. No person or salon should claim a safe tan. A warning should be displayed at a conspicuous place at the salon giving the details of the hazards of tanning.

But the actual ground realities are different. Studies have revealed that young women visit the tanning salons, just for the sake of beauty. They feel that tan looks attractive. In several States of USA, tanning is legally banned, but the laws are lenient and even those are not strictly applied. With the will to implementation lacking, the laws do not serve any purpose.

So, prevention of unsafe tanning has become a social responsibility. Local and State level medical associations, parents and teachers need to come forward to take the lead to educate the younger generation about the harmful effects of wrongful tanning practice.

Ashish Jain
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/tanning-salons-can-successfully-spread-safe-tanning-culture-72781.html

The modern advent of tanning beds meant that a healthy, glowing tan was no longer relegated exclusively to the summer. Suddenly a year long tan was possible – and achievable. Tanning beds delivered the positive feelings of the natural sun regardless of the weather. And for a small fee, you could spend up to fifteen glorious minutes warm and toasty under the glow of the lights – and leave feeling healthy and vibrant.

When we expose ourselves to natural sunlight, we expose ourselves to a combination of ultraviolet light known as UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays – the longer wavelengths of the sunlight – reach our deepest layers of skin; UVB rays – the shorter wavelengths – affect our top layer of skin. Tanning beds – as an alternative – put out a lesser combination of UVA and UVB rays – increasing the opportunity for tanning while minimizing exposure to dangerous rays.

The danger comes from overexposure to both UVA and UVB rays – although UVB rays are considered infinitely more dangerous. Tanning beds offer 40% less exposure to UVB rays. However, this does not in any way mean that you are completely protected. If you absolutely must tan – if you are fair skinned it is recommended that you not tan at all – it is important to do so responsibly. In order to minimize your risk of sun damage – the early aging of skin, including wrinkling, and various skin cancers, including melanoma – it is absolutely essential to use lotions that offer your skin at least partial protection against UV rays.

The dangers being said, the joys of tanning beds are self-evident. Tanning beds offer convenience – a way to achieve the glow and vitality of summer all year long. And a way to achieve that look in virtually half the time it takes to tan outdoors. Tanning beds can deliver the warmth and good feelings of a summer day even in the cold of winter; and, if nothing else, allow you a few minutes of solitary relaxation for a heavenly fifteen minutes.

Michelle Bery
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/the-joys-and-sorrows-of-tanning-beds-123728.html

If you own a tanning bed, it is just a matter of time before you need tanning bed parts. Tanning bed parts must be routinely changed out to ensure the continued proper operation of the tanning bed. These parts can get costly if you aren’t careful. For this reason, it is in your best interest to find cheap sources for the parts – before you need them. It is also essential that you know how to change the parts yourself!

The most common parts of the tanning bed that must be changed are the lamps. They burn out over time – just like light bulbs. You can purchase lamps for your bed from the dealer, and if your bed is still under warranty, a representative will usually come out to replace the lamps. However, you will get a much lower price on the lamps if you purchase them through a wholesale tanning supply company. This is how your dealer buys them, and they buy in bulk. You should also buy your lamps in bulk for even more savings!

When you are ready to purchase lamps, you need to know the make and model of your bed. With this information, you can easily find a wholesale company online that sells to the public. Simply use their wizard to find the lamps that you need – using the make and model of your bed. If you are unsure of the make and model, look at the lamps that are currently in your bed. There should be written information somewhere on the lamp. This information will identify the type of lamp that your bed requires.

Fans also need to be replaced – but not nearly as often as the lamps do. Fans can be purchased in bulk, but because these parts won’t be changed very often, it really isn’t necessary. Fans that aren’t working properly can damage both the bed and your skin! If you have a fan that isn’t working properly, don’t use the bed until you get it replaced!

Acrylic shields will eventually have to be replaced. They typically last about 10,000 hours. That is 10,000 hours of usage – when the bed is in operation. Nicks and scratches on the surface of the acrylic shield can be dangerous as it allows more UV rays to seep through – and depending on how bad the nicks and scratches are, they may also allow heat to seep through!

Changing parts isn’t nearly as difficult as you might imagine. In most cases, instructions for changing common parts can be found in the owner’s manual. If you cannot locate these instructions, contact your dealer, and have them send a representative out to teach you how to change specific parts such as lamps, fans, and acrylic shields. This is a service that they should provide, but if they don’t – go to them. Literally go to the dealership and find a nice salesman who will show you how to change these common parts.

When you clean the bed, this is a good time to do a routine maintenance as well. Check all parts of the bed to ensure that everything looks okay, and that it is operating properly. Routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance will help lengthen the life of your bed. Tanning beds are affordable now days, but they are still a high ticket investment that most people cannot afford to make too often. Take the time to make sure that your tanning bed remains in great condition!

The bed should be cleaned after each use. Use a sanitizer that is designed for use on indoor tanning beds. The container that the cleanser comes in should state that it is safe to use on indoor tanning beds – specifically. Using other types of cleaners, which are not designed for indoor tanning beds – will damage the acrylic shields!

Always check the refund and exchange policy of the wholesale company or of a dealership before making a purchase of tanning bed parts – whether the purchase is made online or offline. Sometimes, the wrong part arrives, or it arrives in less than perfect shape. You need to be able to return it for a refund, or return it for an exchange!

Trevor Mulholland
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/tanning-bed-parts-could-be-costly-if-youre-not-careful-11104.html

When it comes to tanning bed bulbs, many tanning bed owners are unsure as to which tanning bed bulbs they should purchase. This information is easily found, using several different methods. Many owners are afraid of purchasing the wrong bulbs, and instead rely on their tanning bed dealer to get them the correct bulbs, and in many cases, they even rely on the dealer to come to their location to install the bulbs! As a tanning bed owner, this is a bad dependency to have.

First, as a tanning bed owner, you should be able to change your own bulbs, and do general maintenance on your tanning bed. This is true whether you are a home tanning bed owner or a tanning salon owner. You will find that knowing how to properly maintain your bed will save you a ton of money in the long run – and you won’t have to depend on a dealer that may or may not still be in business in the future!

Determining what bulbs you need is really very easy, and it can be done in one of several ways. First, you can simply ask your dealer what brand and type of bulbs he or she is using in your bed. Write the information down. Another option is to consult your owner’s manual. The third option is to get the information off of the bulbs that are currently in your tanning bed. The information about the brand and type of bulb is printed in very small letters near the end of the bulbs. Again, write the information down. A final option is to simply know exactly what make and model your tanning bed is.

Not all bulbs will work for all tanning beds. Therefore, wholesalers of bulbs can easily determine which bulbs you need, based on the bed that you own. Many of the wholesalers who have websites even offer a ‘lamp wizard’ on their website to help you determine which bulbs you need for your bed – again, the information is determined by entering in information about your bed….mainly the make and model of the bed. Once you determine which bulbs you need, write the information down, and put it in a safe place. This way, the next time you need bulbs, you won’t have to go searching for that information.

Once you know which bulbs you need, you will save money by finding a wholesale tanning supplier. These suppliers are really very easy to find. Simply do a search for wholesale tanning supplies with any search engine. Most of the better wholesale suppliers will sell bulbs for all makes and models. Ordering the bulbs in bulk – by the case – will save you even more money in most cases. Many wholesalers even sell light kits, which will give you replacement bulbs for your whole bed, as opposed to just one light.

You will simply just need to enter in the make and model of your bed, choose how many bulbs you want to purchase, and then enter in your payment details and shipping information in most cases. Many wholesalers offer free shipping, especially for large orders. You can also find wholesalers that offer free tanning lotion with each purchase!

Purchasing bulbs through a wholesaler is quite safe. This is how your dealer purchases the bulbs – before marking the price up. In most cases, you will find that your bulbs arrive in a very short time, and in perfect shape. However, it is important to find a wholesaler who has a money back guarantee, or at the very least an exchange policy that protects you against damaged bulbs. Most of the reputable wholesalers will offer guarantees, and will have refund and exchange policies in place. Make sure that you read those policies before making your purchase!

Again, tanning bed bulbs should not become an investment that is as large as the investment you made in the tanning bed in the first place! Dealers simply charge too much for the bulbs, and you can buy them yourself through a wholesaler – and you can even change the bulbs yourself! Break the dependency you have on your dealer – and save money in the process. In the long run, you will be very glad that you did!

Trevor Mulholland
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/tanning-bed-bulbs-should-you-replace-them-yourself-10890.html

Thank you!

i would wait a day or 2