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20 minutes in a tanning bed is equivalent to 20 minutes in the sun2026 no big deal! 20 minutes of exposure in a tanning bed may equal up to two hours spent on the beach under the hot mid-day sun without protection. Artificial tanning bombards the skin with UVA which are three to six times more intense than sunlight.
The skin needs 24 hours to process and build color after a tanning session. Allowing 24 hours between sessions actually maximizes color development.
The process of tanning, known as melanogenesis, may take up to 48 hours to start. Therefore, it's recommended that you allow that amount of time to pass between sessions in a tanning bed. Businesses will not allow you to tan for more than 30 minutes in a bed, and less than that for certain beds.
In a recent survey of adolescent tanning bed users, it was found that about 58 percent had burns due to frequent exposure to indoor tanning beds/lamps. 10 minutes in a tanning bed is equal to four hours on the beach!
It depends on the tanning bed, but a typical 24 lamp SunMaster uses less electricity than a hand held hair dryer. Even 220v tanning beds use very little more than this. This figures to about 5 to 10 cents per tanning session, depending on electricity costs in your state.
Tanning beds emit 3-6 times the amount of radiation given off by the sun. For most people, 5-10 minutes of unprotected sun 2-3 times a week is enough to help your skin make Vitamin D, which is essential for your health. Getting more sun won't increase your Vitamin D level, but it will increase your risk of skin cancer.
Maintain your perfect shade by tanning 1-3 times a week. Consult with the Tanning Experts® for a personalized tan retention plan.
The cancer-causing effect of sunbed use over 10 minutes is the same as an exposure to 10 minutes of Mediterranean summer sun.
How Long Does It Take to Get A Tan? Usually, the results are noticeable after three tanning sessions, but it may take a few weeks of consistency to get a defined tan (at least 3-4 times weekly).