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Does my tan protect me sufficiently from
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For proper protection against the rays from the sun, a
tan itself is not sufficient. The skin is best protected when
it is both tanned and thickened. Excessive thickening of the
epidermis may occur after an extremely intensive tanning session
when the skin gives off a signal and starts to peel. In most
cases, a peeled skin leads to patchy tanning. |
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Can I go on a sunbed and sunbathe in
the natural sun on the same day? |
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You should avoid this, if possible, so that the daily exposure
of ultraviolet rays is not exceeded, as this might cause sunburn. |
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Is there a difference between a suntan
from the sunbed and one from being outdoors? |
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If the lamps of the sunbed contain a small percentage of
UV-B and a larger percentage of UV-A, your skin will react
in exactly the same way as it will out in the open air, namely
by tanning and by thickening.. The pigmentation of both forms
of suntans evolves in exactly the same way and both will result
in a natural tanning process. |
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How will my acne react to the sun or
sunbed? |
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People who occasionally suffer from a mild form of acne
will usually benefit from a tanning session. The skin dries
out a little and the radiation seems to have a disinfecting
and healing ability. In some cases of severe acne, however,
solar radiation has the opposite effect: the acne reacts to
the light and gets worse. When in doubt, always consult your
GP. |
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Can I read on the sunbed? |
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As UV-radiation is harmful to the naked eye, we advise against
reading on the sunbed. We would advise anyone to wear special
UV goggles during the sunbed sessions and to avoid looking
into the lamps without wearing eye protection. |
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Can I use a sunbed when I am pregnant? |
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If you do not need to avoid the natural sun, you can use
a sunbed as well. However, excessive sunbathing should be
avoided in order to prevent too much strain on the body. In
case of doubt, please ask your doctor. |
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Can you use a sunbed when you are taking
medicines? |
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Some medicines greatly increase the skin's sensitivity to
UV-radiation. They contain substances with a so-called phototoxic
effect. Always read the medicine's instructions as they should
contain this information and consult your GP whether your
tanning programme should be adapted to the medicines used.
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What do I have to remember when I use
a tanning product? |
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If the product has been medically and dermatologically tested,
there is no reason why you should not use it. However, we
would advise against using untested tanning pills or tanning
creams. |
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Do I have to use any protective lotion
on the sunbed? |
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A personal tanning programme for a sunbed is based on the
individual skin type and always assumes that the skin is without
any oil or cream. Sunburn protective agents, oils and creams
can influence your tanning programme and make it unreliable.
This does not apply to creams developed for the use under
a sunbed. People with dry skin often like using a hydrating
cream before or after a tanning session. |
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Is it best to shower before or after
sunbathing? |
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As soap affects natural skin oils, we advise against showering
or bathing with soap just before a tanning session. There
is absolutely no problem in showering after tanning. We can
reassure people who believe that their tan will wash off that
their beautiful tan will stay exactly where it is! |
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Why doesn't the skin tan equally on
all sides? |
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The insides of the arms and legs do not tan so well because
they have less pigment forming cells than the rest of the
skin. The face does not tan easily because it has a thicker
horny layer by nature, especially as a protection against
UV-B rays. Freckles and pigmental spots have a high number
of tanning pigments, and for this reason will turn darker
much faster than other parts of the skin. Parts of the skin
that we lay on have a poor circulation. A lack of oxygen may
lead to a reduced coloration of melanin pigments. Tanning
without pressure spots is thus provided best by vertical tanning
units. |
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How long does the tan last? |
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About two to four weeks after sunbathing. Due to the natural
renewal of the skin, the upper skin cells are shed little
by little. After approx. 28 days the skin will have renewed
itself. By means of corresponding care with special moisturising
products, for example, the tan can be conserved longer. |
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