What is low-pressure tanning?
Low-Pressure tanning lamps emit a mix of Ultraviolet A and B (UV-A/UV-B) light – the same sunlight you get while tanning outdoors (albeit with different intensities & percentages depending on how the FDA certifies each unit). Ultraviolet-B, sometimes referred to as the ‘burning’ ray, stimulates melanin production in your skin. That melanin is then oxidized (turned dark) through exposure to UV-A light which ultimately produces your dark ‘tanned’ look. This tanning darkening process develops during the 24-hours after your session. A good rule-of-thumb is, if you tan easily outdoors – you’re going to tan easily indoors; if you don’t, then obviously it will take longer to safely build a base tan (just as it would outdoors) and avoiding burning is always the most important aspect of tanning.
