Tanning beds gained in popularity several years ago due to the immediate results that could be seen without having to lie in the sun for hours. The tanning bed is a device in which you lie down and close a cover. There are bulbs in the device in the top cover and the bottom of the area in which you are lying. This is to ensure even tanning. If you go to a salon or own your own bed you will need suntan goggles to protect your eyes.

The tanning bed has become much more affordable to own as the popularity increased. There are many people who purchased them and use them year round as there are those who go to the salons year round to maintain their healthy glowing tan. The premise is that since the tanning beds do not have UV rays they are not as unhealthy as lying in the sun or going to the beach on a regular basis. One of the benefits of tanning is that it helps create Vitamin D. It is also great for people who suffer from seasonal depression. Laying in a tanning bed a couple of times a week will help you to shake off those winter doldrums and feel better.

Many people who have tanning beds will need an air conditioner for your comfort. The tanning beds put out a large amount of heat and when you are tanning the result can be quite sweltering. The air conditioner will keep you cool while you are tanning and is a much better solution than the old way of using a fan. Having a tanning bed with a built in air conditioner is the only way to go to keep cool while getting that gorgeous summer tan. You will have a head start when it comes bathing suit season and feel better at the same time. If you do not have a tanning bed, you will be glad to know the newer models at the salons have other features that enhance your tanning experience such as climate control and a stereo system. Some booths even have 360 degree tanning which allows an all over tan without the hassle. Most of these types of tanning machines are stand up type.

When you get ready to tan, do not forget your suntan lotion. Many people buy the travel size which is easy to carry with them. The different types include the dark tanning oils and lotions as well as the bronzing lotions that help to achieve a deeper, darker tan in less time. If you buy a travel size bottle of sun tan lotion when it is empty keep the bottle and the next time you need sun tan lotion buy the larger bottle and transfer a small amount at a time to the travel size for easier carrying. The small bottles are quite expensive and by purchasing a larger one you will save money. Whether you purchase a tanning bed or go to the salon, keep in mind that tanning can be good for you health wise as well as lifting your spirits in the middle of winter.