What is the UV Rating that I see in tanning bed bulbs?
Typically, you’ll see a 5% or 6.5% rating when it comes to tanning bed bulbs. A misconception is that the higher the number, the better the tan. Actually, this number is simply the ratio between UVA and UVB wavelengths. A 5% rating means 5% UVB, and 95% UVA. Bulbs with a lower UVB rating will actually get you darker but it will take a little longer, whereas a higher UVB rating will tan you faster, but you won’t get quite as dark.
