Should i go on sunbeds before a holiday

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I'm not an advocate of sunbeds but I think yes if you are going out in strong sun after being covered up all year then its not a bad idea at all to have a few beforehand. I personally keep my face out of the sun completely as its a small enough area to fake. So drape something over your face when sunbedding and wear a high factor face cream and big glasses when on your hols.

I also wear a big hat In fact wear a high factor on your face all round in this country too. I also smother my face in Elizabeth arden 8 hour cream and wear something that resembles a balaclava in the cold wind to walk the dog.

I hope to look 30 when I'm 60 not that my face will match my body though that looks 60 now. The creams you can get to kick start your melanin are supposed to be good too. I know Elemis do a tan accelerator. I would say no, not these days when the dangers of tanning beds is well known. Years ago we didn't know any different but I wouldn't go near one now.

I am from canada and have worked in the UV industry. Especially when your body has not seen sun in months and you are going somewhere hot and sunny. You will be almost guaranteed that if you do not pre-tan before your holiday, to burn in the first 2 days. I would suggest starting out about 2 weeks before you leave, to go tanning for a very short time. Start with times going for 5 minutes. Then bump to 7 min for about 4 days and maybe if you are seeing color deepening, bump to 9 minutes the last few days.

I would go daily, you just should not tan sooner then 24 hours from your last tan Choosing to use tanning beds once in a while to prepare for a holiday is safe as long as you use the equipment safely as well.

As for wearing sunscreen you can still wear this while on vacation. A higher number of course will prevent you from getting that rich dark color you might want, so bring a mid and high range sunscreen. I hope this helps. And enjoy your holidays. You say you wear spf 30 and 50 as you're worried about cancer But want to go on a sunbed???? A sunbed will never be the safer, better option, ever, not even when you think you are building 'protection'.

But it will come down to what you feel is more important, the dark tan you desire? Talk with your doctor before doing this. Lawrence E. Gibson, M. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.

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