Is a UV light the same as a tanning beds?

Is a UV light the same as a tanning beds?

UV-A is the longest wavelength, UV-B is the middle wavelength, and UV-C is the shortest. The key difference between tanning beds and UV Lamps is the different wavelengths.

Are tanning beds illegal in UK?

It’s illegal for people under the age of 18 to use sunbeds. The Sunbeds (Regulation) Act 2010 makes it an offence for someone operating a sunbed business to permit under-18s to: use a sunbed at the business premises, including beauty salons, leisure centres, gyms and hotels.

Are UV beds worse than the sun?

The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that tanning beds produce 100 times more UV levels, or the expected intensity of ultraviolet radiation, than what you would get from the sun. This can severely damage the external and internal structures of your eyes and eyelids.

How much does a sunbed cost UK?

A new sunbed will typically cost around £6000 – £7000. Lamps are normally replaced after 500 hours. A 200 watt sunbed would cost around 77p per hour to run. A full retube will cost around £500 including a service.

Which is better UVA or UVB tanning beds?

UVA rays, which penetrate deep into the skin, are responsible for tanning. UVB rays damage superficial skin cell layers, causing sunburn. UVC rays, the shortest, are considered harmless, since most UVC light is absorbed by ozone in the upper atmosphere and thus does not reach the earth.

Why you shouldn’t use tanning beds?

Indoor tanning is associated with several health problems, including: Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Cancer of the eye (ocular melanoma). Cataracts and other potentially blinding eye diseases.

Is it OK to wear sunscreen in a tanning bed?

To avoid burning, it’s a better idea to practice sun safety tactics that have been proven effective in protecting the skin. Your primary line of defense is to apply sunscreen when outdoors and apply it frequently. And as far as using a tanning bed goes, avoid it entirely.

How much electricity does a stand up sunbed use?

Typically using 200W lamps that use an estimated 1 Amp of electrical current, the average 40-tube commercial sunbed uses about 40 Amps, roughly equivalent to 9.6kW. Our selection of home sunbeds are different for two reasons. Firstly, the average home sunbed will use a 100W lamp, rather than 200W.

Can you have a sunbed at home?

Tanning technology has advanced so much that it’s now possible to achieve salon-quality results in your own home. So whether you’re thinking about hiring a sunbed, or buying a sunbed for the home, rest assured that home sunbeds really can help you glow with confidence.