Rule one. Don't forget a cotton cap or scarf to protect your hair. Hair dried out by a solarium loses its shine, becomes dull and brittle.
Rule two. Grab the dark ones Sunglasses. Don't rely on closing your eyes. Covered eyelids are too unreliable protection from strong ultraviolet rays.
Rule three. Before tanning, treat your skin with special oil or sunscreen. After all, in a solarium, if you’re not used to it, you can get sunburnt, just like at noon on the ocean coast. Dark-skinned women with a dense structure skin You can apply the cream in a thin layer; pale-skinned people and those whose skin is thin should lubricate the body more generously. Tanning creams reduce exposure to radiation, and the tan becomes softer and more even. Creams should be applied immediately before the procedure.
Rule four. Don't ignore your face, especially if your skin is prone to burning. Wipe your face well with a moisturizing alcohol-free lotion. It is strictly forbidden to use a nourishing cream for tanning in a solarium, and especially a cream that contains hormones.
Rule five. Before tanning, it is advisable not to wash with soap, as soap suds destroy the acidic layer and deprive the skin of fatty lubrication. This increases the risk of burns. Ideally, you should wash thoroughly with soap one and a half to two hours before the procedure, or, if you wash immediately before the procedure, replace the soap with a more gentle liquid foam.
Rule six. Before visiting the solarium, you should not apply makeup to your face. exclude even lipstick. Do not use perfumes, deodorants, or aromatic oils.
Rule seven. Be careful when choosing the type of solarium. Solarium, like the sun, is tolerated differently by everyone. For many people, staying in a solarium gives them special pleasure. Some people feel weak and dizzy. The first is preferable to use a turbo solarium, where the procedure is carried out standing and the stream of rays simultaneously hits the entire surface of the body, the sun “hugs” you from all sides. For physically weaker women, it is better to take ultraviolet baths while lying down, in a horizontal position, when you can relax and unwind.
Rule eight. Take medications carefully before tanning. Better consult your doctor. After all, certain medications increase the skin's photosensitivity and can trigger sun allergies.
Rule nine. Women who have crossed the threshold of thirty should wear a bra and panties in a solarium. Expose tender areas Direct irradiation is not worth it.
Rule ten. The solarium is, of course, relaxation, but it causes active work many functions of the body, so after the procedure you should sit and rest. You can drink a cup of herbal fortified tea or juice rich in vitamin C. You should not take a cold shower immediately after tanning.
Tanned skin favorably emphasizes the beauty of a healthy person. And in the 21st century beautiful tan can be purchased regardless of the time of year and weather - if the sun does not pamper you with attention, a solarium will replace it. But you should visit it with an understanding of how to tan properly so that the desired skin color does not result in health problems.
The benefits and harms of solarium
It seemed that the effect of ultraviolet radiation (it is thanks to it that the solarium “colors” our skin) has been fully studied. But battles continue among experts about whether solariums are harmful. Some dermatologists uncompromisingly advise running away from it, and cosmetologists argue that the effect of a solarium is no more harmful than the effect of the natural luminary. suggests sticking to the golden mean. And puts forward arguments.
“Disadvantages” of a solarium in comparison with natural tanning:
"Pros" of a solarium:
- according to research, visiting a solarium helps improve mood, which can be explained by the psychotherapeutic effect of the procedure;
- to tan, we need to spend much less time under lamps than under the sun - this reduces the time spent under ultraviolet rays and reduces health risks (not excluding skin cancer).
Who can use the solarium services?
There are two good reasons when visiting a solarium is not prohibited, and even advisable:
- chronic lack of sunny days (when living in northern latitudes, in gloomy weather);
- gradual preparation of the skin for a beach holiday (so that, being “pale-faced”, you do not get sunburned by the abundance of the southern sun).
There are a number of clear criteria when visiting a solarium is not prohibited:
- there is no diagnosis of any skin diseases;
- there were no common serious diseases in the anamnesis (life history);
- neoplasms are not diagnosed;
- the acute disease that was observed was completely cured (, acute);
- exacerbation of a chronic disease is stopped (exacerbation of a chronic disease, exacerbation of a chronic disease).
If all the points apply to you, you can go to the solarium, but do not forget to follow the rules for visiting it (more about them below).
In other cases, it is better to postpone visiting the solarium or completely abandon it.
Contraindications to visiting a solarium
They are divided into:
- absolute– uncompromising, when visiting the solarium is prohibited due to a threat to the work of strategically important organs and systems;
- relative– if they are present, visiting a solarium is not prohibited, but is not recommended, as it can cause a deterioration in health, or requires special care and observation.
Absolute contraindications to visiting a solarium:
Relative contraindications:
A separate relative contraindication to visiting a solarium is increased pigmentation - more intense than normal “painting” of certain areas of the skin with natural pigment. This is a borderline skin condition that is not considered a disease, but in which the skin is prone to cancer. Hyperpigmentation can manifest as:
- so-called (small pigment spots that have a clear round shape and do not exceed 0.5 cm in diameter);
- extensive pigmentation irregular shape and arbitrary sizes (more than 0.5 cm in diameter).
If you have such pigmentation, you can visit a solarium if the risk area is sealed with special stickers. They are provided free of charge in beauty salons that have a solarium. It’s another matter if such an area is extensive, and the aesthetic effect of tanning remains questionable, since all the skin will not be “painted” with ultraviolet light - the tanned areas will alternate with white spots due to the fact that fragments of the skin were covered from the action of ultraviolet rays.
The exact percentage of clients who become ill as a result of solarium abuse is unknown, since there is no established cooperation between beauty salons and clinical institutions. But the risks of too much passion for solarium are known:
- provocation;
- if there is no pause after suffering a serious illness, and the patient immediately goes to the solarium, there may be a deterioration in the general condition and a recurrence (return) of some symptoms of the illnesses suffered;
- visiting a solarium during an exacerbation chronic diseases can provoke not only a deterioration in the general condition, but also the appearance of complications;
- ultraviolet radiation can cause pregnancy disorders and changes in the composition and quantity of milk during breastfeeding;
- even 1-2-3 visits to the solarium during menstruation can increase their duration, cause pain and affect regularity in the future;
- UV irradiation during time can affect their pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics (respectively, movement in the bloodstream and effect on the body).
Rules for visiting the solarium
In order not to pay for a beautiful tan with illnesses, you should follow the recommendations of cosmetologists regarding visiting solariums. Artificial tanning equipment may differ in different beauty salons. technical characteristics. But the rules when visiting them are the same:
The regime of going to the solarium, thanks to which a beautiful tan would appear, but which would not harm your health, is individual. Therefore, very average recommendations for the duration of a visit to a solarium are 10 visits with the following regularity:
- in the first half of the course - every other day or two (if the skin is dark, you don’t need to take a pause of two days, one day as a break is enough);
- in the second - every day.
Maintenance sessions are carried out once every 10 days, no more than 6-8 in total. During maintenance sessions, thanks to which the skin will “hold” the acquired tan for a long time, it is recommended to sunbathe in the solarium for a few minutes less in comparison with the session that was the last within the accepted course. For sensitive skin maintenance sessions should last no more than 5-6 minutes. The next course is recommended no earlier than six months later.
The characteristic smell of skin (like slightly burnt animal fur) after a tanning session in a solarium should not cause panic. In this case you need:
- reduce the duration of the session by 1-2 minutes;
- do not increase the time for at least 2-3 subsequent sessions.
Age restrictions for visiting the solarium
In natural conditions, children take sunbathing and they sunbathe almost from the age of one. But in a solarium (contrary to thoughts that, they say, ultraviolet radiation here and in nature is the same) they are allowed to sunbathe no earlier than from the age of 16. Courses are allowed in the amount of 6-7 sessions, starting from 1 minute and ending with a 4-5-minute duration of stay in the solarium “capsule” for 1 session.
Some cosmetologists lower this bar to 12 years of age - but in the event that parents go to a hot country: a solarium will help the skin lightly tan, the child will not burn under the scorching tropical sun. The closer to the equator the country of family holidays is, the more advisable it is for a child to visit a solarium. It is allowed to take a tanning course in the amount of 5-6 sessions, starting from 1 minute and ending with a 3-4 minute duration of stay in the solarium. But if it is possible to strictly control how a child will sunbathe natural conditions – better solarium cancel. Also, you should not take a child whose production is low to a solarium - there are more effective methods for this.
With age, the skin loses its elasticity, and its age (loss of water) is observed. Melanin (skin pigment) is produced in increased quantities, but the substances elastane and collagen, which ensure the durability of the skin matrix, begin to be produced in smaller quantities and are destroyed more and more intensively.
Such changes begin to take effect after 40-45 years - at this age you need to sunbathe in a solarium carefully, because ultraviolet radiation can act mercilessly on poorly protected skin . At a minimum, it will accelerate her aging, at a maximum, it can provoke oncological processes. For 1 course it is recommended to undergo 7-8 tanning sessions. The rules for dosing artificial ultraviolet light are as follows:
- start with 1 minute of sunbathing;
- add 1 minute to the duration of stay not every next session, but after one session - that is, the maximum time spent in the solarium can be up to 5 minutes;
- Go to the solarium no more often than every other day.
- Starting from the age of 50, it is better to avoid solariums.
Combination of natural tan and tan acquired under lamps
They also go to the solarium after returning from the sea - in order to even out the uneven tan. Cosmetologists say that in this case, the time spent in the solarium should not exceed 10 minutes per session. Some experts allow a 15-minute stay under the lamps, citing the fact that the skin has adapted to the effects of ultraviolet radiation and is already tanned.
To achieve a beautiful bronze skin tone today, you don’t have to spend long hours in the sweltering sun. It is enough to visit a few solarium sessions and you can get a seductive chocolate tan in any season.
What are the benefits of a solarium:
1. The main benefit of a solarium is that ultraviolet rays promote the production of important vitamin D3.
2. Exposure to light charges us vital energy, the body produces the hormone of happiness - endorphin, which lifts your mood
3. Solarium lamps contain filters that protect us from exposure to gamma radiation, so tanning in a solarium is considered safer than tanning in the sun.
To get a beautiful seductive shade, you need to know some rules for tanning in a solarium. After all, if you prepare incorrectly for a solarium, or sunbathe for more time than your skin can withstand, you can get dark spots after tanning on the skin or even worse, burn like cancer.
In front of the solarium...
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Before sunbathing in a solarium, you should consult your doctor. For some diseases, visiting a solarium can be dangerous to health, for example, dermatitis, hypertension, liver disease, etc. Doctors also do not recommend visiting a solarium during pregnancy, breastfeeding, etc. critical days and when taking hormonal contraceptives. At hormonal imbalances In the body, the tan may appear in patches.
Why is a solarium dangerous?
Solarium can be harmful when taking certain medications, since many medications provoke allergies to ultraviolet radiation. Risk areas include some antibiotics, medications for diabetes and high blood pressure, and strong antidepressants. Check with your doctor for more details about the possible consequences.
2. To ensure that your tan in a solarium is even and your skin is not burned, there are cosmetics specifically designed for solariums. Attention: means of protection against sun tanning Not suitable for solariums. Before tanning, apply a protective tanning cream according to your skin type. After sunbathing - a product to moisturize and cool the skin.
3. Do not shower with soap before tanning, because... Soap dissolves the protective fatty film of the skin, causing you to burn or dry out your skin. For the same reason, you should not do hair removal before tanning.
4. Before visiting a solarium, you should not apply perfume to your skin.
How long to sunbathe in a solarium?
The amount of time you spend in a solarium depends primarily on your skin type. How long do you need to sunbathe?
1. If your skin is very fair, quickly turns red and burns in the sun, you have a lot of freckles, and your hair color is blond or light red, you have the first (Celtic) skin type. By and large, it is better for such people not to sunbathe at all. Alternatively, use a self-tanner. But if you really want to give your skin a natural golden hue, you can sunbathe for no more than 10 minutes 1-2 times a week. The first tanning session should last about 3 minutes.
2. If your skin is fair, tans, but often burns, you have few freckles, light eyes And Brown hair– you are the owner of the second skin type (light-skinned European). Your first session in the solarium is from 3 to 5 minutes, then you can sunbathe 2-3 times a week for 10-15 minutes.
3. If you have enough bright skin, but rarely burns, your hair is light brown or brown, your eyes are gray or brown, then your skin type is third (dark-skinned European). Maximum time tanning in a solarium – 20 minutes, no more than 3 times a week. After 5 sessions you will get a seductive chocolate shade.
4. The fourth skin type (Mediterranean) includes dark girls, easily tanned, with brown eyes and dark hair. The maximum tanning time is 20 minutes. After a few sessions, you will be guaranteed a beautiful tan in the solarium.
How to sunbathe properly in a solarium
1. Consult with the solarium administrator how many minutes to sunbathe in the solarium. In each salon, the power and number of lamps in the solarium are different, in addition, they are selected for each skin type optimal time and intensity of tanning. As a rule, the first tanning session can last from 3 to 5 minutes, in subsequent sessions the time is gradually increased to 10-20 minutes.
2. Before tanning, make sure that your skin is cleansed of everything unnecessary - remove makeup, remove jewelry. You cannot use cosmetics, deodorants, etc. in the solarium. nourishing creams and aromatic oils. When they are heated, unpredictable results may occur.
3. When tanning, you should protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses. But contact lenses must be removed in a solarium, otherwise you can harm your eyes.
4. If you love and take care of your hair, put a cotton hat on your head while tanning. Ultraviolet rays dry and destroy the hair structure, making it dull and brittle.
5. Immediately before tanning, apply tanning cream to your entire body in a solarium.
6. Solarium rules do not recommend sunbathing with an open chest, especially for ladies over thirty. It is better to wear a cotton bra in the solarium, or put special pads on your chest.
What to do after solarium
When you tan, your body spends more energy than usual, since UV rays increase metabolism. Therefore, after a solarium, it is best to relax and unwind, drink a vitamin drink or green tea, limit physical activity.
Don't forget that your skin needs hydration after tanning.
On a note:
If you have a tattoo on your body, then it is better to cover it up in the solarium, because... Some dyes may fade or cause allergies when exposed to irradiation.
The skin on the palms and soles tans very poorly compared to other areas of the body, since there are fewer pigment-forming cells here.
Many women (and men, to be honest) like a tanned body. Unfortunately, in the Russian climate, we don’t see the sun often, and we only have time to sunbathe on vacation at sea, which is a maximum of two weeks a year. Of course, our body lacks sun rays and vitamin D. How to cheer yourself up, get a beautiful and even tan without harming your skin? Visit the solarium!
Many unaware people ask the question: “How often can you go to the solarium?” It is known that excess ultraviolet rays are harmful to our body, but we can protect our skin from exposure to rays by getting our dose of tanning and vitamins. Specialists will help us with this.
As professionals say, if you want to tan, then at first you need to go to the solarium every other day for several weeks. The tan will appear after 3-5 sessions, but to obtain a lasting shade, on average 10 sessions are required. But, the most important thing is to find out not how often you can go to the solarium, but how to protect yourself from negative impact UV rays.
First of all, before visiting, consult a dermatologist if you suffer from skin diseases. Also when allergic reactions, acne You should postpone going to the solarium until the exacerbation period is over. You should not go sunbathing even when your blood pressure or temperature is low. During the month, solarium is also contraindicated for people who have had a tattoo. In all other cases, exposure to rays on the skin is less dangerous.
If you are planning to sunbathe and already know how often you can go to the solarium, we advise you to pre-prepare your skin.
1) First of all, carry out a peeling procedure (removal of dry skin) at home or in the salon.
2) Before visiting the solarium, you should not wash in a bathhouse or shower with detergents. This may cause irritation.
3) In a solarium, you should always protect your hair, eyes and intimate parts of the body. Soft skin and hair suffers from strong exposure to rays.
4) Use protective creams that are sold in tanning studios. Good for the skin and special oil.
5) Do not forget about which will protect them from drying out.
6) Before going to the solarium, wash off all decorative cosmetics.
7) Remove all jewelry if you do not want to get burns, irritation and unsightly white marks.
These rules will help you sunbathe as safely as possible, and the salon administrator will help and tell you how long to sunbathe in the solarium. As a rule, if the lamps are new (check when the lamps were changed), then the first procedure should not exceed 8 minutes; next time the time can be increased. You should not sunbathe for more than 15 minutes at a time. This can lead not only to sunburn, but also to rapid aging of the skin.
Also decide which solarium you prefer to sunbathe in: vertical or horizontal? The tan lasts longer, the tan appears brighter, but the downside is that legs tan more slowly in an upright position. In a horizontal solarium, the tanning process is slower, the lamps are less powerful, so the session time almost doubles. By sunbathing in you will get a bright, but not long-lasting dark shade.
How long do you need to go to the solarium to tan?
As a rule, girls start visiting the solarium before important event: New Year, Birthday, Prom or a wedding. If you want to achieve a lasting dark shade, start the tanning process 1.5 months in advance. We guarantee that after a month of regular sessions you will be a real chocolate bar. Once you have acquired the desired shade, you can maintain it by visiting a tanning studio at least once a week.
So, we hope that we have answered all your questions, and now you know not only how often you can go to the solarium, but also how to protect your skin and achieve the desired shade without harming your health.
How to sunbathe in a solarium: rules for beauty and beauty safe tanning, frequency and duration of tanning sessions in a solarium.
An even, beautiful tan adorns both women and men. Today, when many people do not have the opportunity to go to the beach even in summer, let alone go on vacation in winter, artificial tanning in a solarium comes to the rescue: thanks to the achievements of the modern beauty industry, you can become the owner of dark skin possible at any time of the year and with minimal expenses.
But is it possible to get a spectacular tan using “artificial sun” and still maintain your health? We will talk about how to sunbathe in a solarium correctly and safely, with benefits for body and soul.
How to sunbathe properly in a solarium: basic rules
1. Consult a specialist
Before going to the solarium, be sure to consult a dermatologist or cosmetologist. While taking medications - antibiotics, antidepressants, hormonal, diuretic and some other drugs, sunbathing is strictly not recommended without the permission of the attending physician. Contraindications for visiting a solarium are as follows: age under 15 years, bronchial asthma, heart and blood diseases, tuberculosis, liver diseases, diabetes, severe atherosclerosis, hypertension, a large number of moles, unhealed wounds on the skin, increased sensitivity to sunbathing, pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition, tanning in a solarium is contraindicated in the presence of tumors (including benign ones), dysfunction of the thyroid gland, and certain skin and gynecological diseases.
2. Choose a solarium carefully
Use the services only of those salons where professionals work. The specialist who serves you must explain in detail how to properly use a solarium, as well as create an individual tanning program: determine the optimal duration of sessions and the required number of sessions to achieve the desired skin tone. But no matter what reputable tanning studio you choose, remember that first of all you need to inquire about the serviceability and quality of the lamps. Do not hesitate to ask to see the UV certificate and to provide information about the date the lamps were last replaced. If you use the services of a salon where the lamps are not changed in a timely manner, you risk receiving a large dose of radiation, and the tan may not appear at all.
3. Take care of protection
To protect your hair from drying out, cover your head with a cotton scarf or wear a special cap. If you sunbathe in underwear, it should also be made from natural fabrics. Protect your eyes and eyelids with special glasses. Contact lenses, if you wear them, and all jewelry (chains, bracelets, earrings) must be removed before the session. Apply a protective balm to your lips. Take care of your breasts: protect your nipples with stikines - special disposable covers, in good salon They will definitely be offered to you before the procedure along with a hair cap and glasses. Women over 30 are recommended to sunbathe in underwear to protect the most sensitive areas from unnecessary radiation. It is advisable to cover tattoos as well; there are special means for this.
4. Prepare your skin
Immediately before the solarium, it is forbidden to wash with soap, visit the sauna, bathhouse, do hair removal, carry out any peelings, use hormonal and nourishing creams, essential oils, eau de toilette, deodorants. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, substances contained in perfumes and cosmetics can not only provoke allergies, but also block tanning. You need to take a shower 1.5-2 hours before the session, using gentle liquid bathing foam instead of soap. Before visiting the solarium, completely remove makeup from your face, and immediately before the procedure, treat your skin with a sunscreen intended for tanning in a solarium.
5. Rest after the session
Immediately after the procedure, do not rush to go outside. Rest, relax, drink a glass of water, herbal tea or natural juice, and after a shower (but it should not be cold), apply a moisturizing lotion to your skin. Helps improve the quality of your tan proper nutrition. To keep your skin dark for as long as possible, include carrots, peaches, apricots, mangoes, celery, pumpkin, grapes, tomatoes and broccoli in your diet.
6. Frequency and duration of tanning sessions in a solarium
You should sunbathe in a solarium no more than once a day. In addition, it is not recommended to combine salon treatments with a tan in the sun.
Very important point– this is the frequency and duration of sessions; the schedule is selected individually for each client. To get a healthy and attractive skin color, it is enough to sunbathe 2 times a year for 8-12 sessions with an interval of 1-2 days. You need to start with a basic course, consisting of 4-5 sessions, and the first should last no more than 3-4 minutes. After each course, to maintain the resulting tan, you can get by with one visit to the solarium per week.
In a horizontal solarium, one session usually lasts about 10 minutes, in a vertical solarium - no more than 7 minutes, and in a turbo solarium, where lamps with more powerful radiation are used - up to 5 minutes. But do not forget that the frequency and duration of procedures for each client are selected individually. About all the subtleties - how to sunbathe in a horizontal solarium, what advantages it has vertical solarium You should be told which cabin model is best to choose during your first visit to the solarium.
Fake tan and skin type
To avoid age spots, burns and other unpleasant consequences from tanning in a solarium, before visiting it you need to determine your skin type. Special tests will help you with this, which the administrator of a good tanning studio will always have on hand.
The first type is Mediterranean
The skin is quite dark or olive, without freckles, the hair and eyes are dark. People with this skin type tan quickly and without problems.
The second type is European dark
The skin is slightly dark or quite light, without freckles, the hair is black, brown, light brown, the eyes are gray or brown. Representatives of this type tan quickly enough; their skin very rarely burns.
The third type is European light
The skin is light, usually without freckles, the eyes are green, gray or blue, the hair is light, light brown or brown. People with this skin type burn easily. They are recommended to use the services of solariums no more than 2-3 times a week, and the duration of the first sessions is reduced to 4-5 minutes.
The fourth type is Celtic
The skin is pale pink, the eyes are green, blue, the hair is blond or red, there are a lot of freckles. This type of skin is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. As a rule, she does not tan at all, but she can blush and burn instantly, so visiting a solarium is not recommended for representatives of this type. But if the skin tans even a little, it is recommended to take sunbathing no more than 2 times a week, in 3-4 minute sessions.
It is no secret that if used incorrectly, “artificial sun” can cause harm to the body. Therefore, it is so important to know and follow all the rules of tanning in a solarium. This will help you get a natural, rich and lasting skin tone without harm to your health and for a long time. Tan properly and with pleasure. And may going to the solarium bring you benefits and a good mood.
