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A tanning bed tan can actually be better and more exact than a sun tan achieved outside. Why? Because when you’re out in the sun, you can’t control how much ultraviolet (UV) light your skin is absorbing. However, when you opt for a tanning bed tan, you can actually regulate and control your UV exposure.

As a result, you can gradually increase your UV exposure over time in a controlled environment. This lets you take charge of your tan’s deepness while also minimizing the risk of burns. Here’s how:

Knowing Your UV Rays for a Better Tan

Tanning beds are designed, essentially, to imitate the sun. The sun emits three types of UV rays; UV-C, which is the most harmful; UV-B, which begins the tanning process; and UV-A, which completes the tanning process.

Traditional tanning beds are designed to use an optimal ratio of UV-B and UV-A rays to create a better tan while limiting your risk for overexposure. Meanwhile, high pressure tanning beds deliver predominantly UV-A rays. Lower UV-B ray content reduces the risk of burning and subsequent peeling – something you won’t get with a sun tan.

So, a tanning bed tan can actually be better than a sun tan.