Whether you’re a tanning newbie or just need a refresher on how to get the most out of your tan, you’re in the right place. We have assembled 11 essential tanning bed tips to help you learn how long to tan, what to do after you tan and more. First (if you haven’t already), talk with our Tanning Experts^® to determine your tanning skin type. Then we can help you with selecting the right sunbed, skincare products, session times and schedules.

KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

TANS LITTLE OR NOT AT ALL

Burns easily and severely, then peels. People most often with fair skin, blue eyes, freckles, white unexposed skin.

USUALLY BURNS EASILY AND SEVERELY

(Painful burn); tans minimally and lightly; also peels. People with fair skin, blue or hazel eyes, blonde or red hair, white unexposed skin.

BURNS MODERATELY

Gains average tan. Average Caucasian, white unexposed skin.

BURNS MINIMALLY

Tans easily and above average with each exposure. People with light brown skin, dark brown hair, dark eyes, white or light brown unexposed skin. (Asians, Hispanics and Mediterraneans)

RARELY BURNS

Tans easily and substantially. Brown-skinned people, brown unexposed skin. (East Indians, Hispanics, etc.)

TANS PROFUSELY AND NEVER BURNS

People with black skin. (Africans and African Americans, Australians and South Indian Aborigines)

*Fitzpatrick Classification Scale - Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD

WANNA KNOW HOW TO TAN FASTER?

Just one five minute spray tan session can produce flawless results in as little as four to six hours. AND, your customized spray tan can last up to a week — making it the perfect addition to your sunbed tanning routine, when you need a quick boost of color. Learn more about spray tanning. 

source: https://palmbeachtan.com/sunbed-tanning/tanning-bed-tips/