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How do I recognize a good tanning salon?

Whether real or artificial - UV rays have fallen into disrepute. Wrongly.


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Because they also have a lot of good sides.

The sun is our lifeblood. It makes us happy, scares away the winter blues and protects us from many diseases. It ensures, for example, that our body produces enough vitamin D in the skin. This is not only extremely important for bone health, it also prevents depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack and even many cancers. And that creates - as recent research shows - not only the real sun, but also a good solarium.

To be recommended in moderation

Of course, the weekly visit to the Turbobräuner is not recommended. But: The artificial sun in moderation on soft, well-maintained devices is much better than their reputation. It all depends on finding out the perfect dosage for your own skin type. And the staff in the tanning salon will help you.

Important: The staff should be well trained

Therefore, basically: avoid self-service studios, even if they are cheaper. And at the first visit, make sure that you are actually dealing with well-trained staff. You can recognize this by the following points:

1. People under 18 or with skin type I or II (very light skin) is simply prohibited from using a sunbed.

2. The staff should inquire about taking medication.

3. It points out that one should brown only without make-up and without perfume.

4. It asks about the last visit to the sunbed, sunburns in childhood and possible skin diseases in the family.

5. It will determine your skin type and work with you to develop a plan how you can tan healthy on ten visits.

6. It gives you a safety goggles without asking.

Pay attention to the seal of quality

It is also important that the studio has been awarded the certification "Certified Solarium" by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection. If the seal is not already visible in the entrance area, ask the staff for it. More information at www.bfs.de, menu bar Optical radiation, on the left appears sunbeds.

How to optimally prepare your skin

Here are a few tips that make tanning healthier: Do not take a hot shower before sunbathing and do not use soap. Both deprive the skin of moisture and make it more sensitive. After sunbathing rub preferably with thick moisturizer, which calms and smoothes. And: In case of doubt, take the weaker device! Even a small dose of artificial sun makes you happy.

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