The 24-hour rule is there to protect users from tanning too much in a short period of time, and to prevent overexposure. The damage done by overexposure is often picked up when it is too late and is sometimes irreversible.

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FAQ

►do tanning salons make you wait 24 hours?

►how old do i have to be to tan?

Tanning beds quickly dry out the skin while darkening it, which can leave your appearance looking less than ideal. Additionally, tanning lotions can help nourish the skin, resulting in a longer-lasting tan that doesn’t immediately fade. regular lotions do little to help with the actual tanning process and can actually cause harm to the tanning bed itself, causing the materials to disintegrate after long-term buildup of the lotion on the machinery.

►should i use lotions in a tanning bed?

It requires that persons seventeen (17) years of age have a parent or legal guardian sign a consent form before using UV radiation devices. Persons eighteen (18) years of age or older must provide a driver's license or other photo identification, issued by a government entity.