Safe tanning in a solarium – are tanning cosmetics harmful?

Are tanning products safe?

Tanning in a solarium gives you a beautiful tan any time of year. Thanks to advanced technologies, you can feel like you've just returned from a long trip to a sunny part of the world. This will improve not only your appearance but also your well-being. But how can you quickly achieve an ebony tan?

To accelerate the tanning process and intensify its effects, you should use professional tanning products. These typically contain ingredients like DHA, tyrosine, or erythrulose. It sounds scary, but is it really?

Are tanning products harmful?

For indoor tanning, professional tanning products are used, such as bronzers , accelerators , and tingle-effect products . These products help achieve a deep, ebony tan much faster . They contain complex, naturally occurring chemicals. Therefore, tanning products are harmless.

DHA – what is it?

DHA is simply dihydroacetone. DHA is a component that reacts with amino acids in the stratum corneum of the epidermis. This reaction involves a multi-step interaction between DHA and amino acids, resulting in the formation of brown chemical compounds.

Bronzer – is it safe?

Bronzers tint the skin, creating an ebony tan . They give the body a healthy appearance and a beautifully even tan. They primarily contain DHA and erythrulose.

What is tingle and is it safe?

Tingle-effect cosmetics are designed for frequent tanning salon users. They are ideal for demanding and advanced clients. These products intensely warm the skin and dilate blood vessels. They are not recommended for use on the face or sensitive areas of the body.

Tanning accelerator – is it safe?

Another question we can ask ourselves is whether tanning accelerators are safe? Tanning accelerators contain active compounds such as tyrosine and its derivatives. These stimulate melanin production, resulting in faster skin darkening without the need for long tanning sessions in a tanning bed . It only takes a few minutes to enjoy a bronzed tan. Tanning accelerators are 100% safe.

What cosmetics should you choose for tanning in a solarium ?

In our store, you'll find a wide range of products containing natural ingredients. We particularly recommend the following cosmetics:

X-Legs - an ultra-dark bronzer for legs that contains hair growth inhibitors that will keep your legs beautifully brown and smooth for a long time;

Magnifique – a bronzing accelerator that enhances your tan. Leaves skin feeling soft and refreshed;

Magma - a triple tanning bronzer with a tingle effect for advanced users, will give your skin an immediate, long-lasting and deep tan.

An ebony tan will last longer if we prepare well for tanning in a solarium . The cosmetics we use contain many natural ingredients. This means there's no need to worry about using tanning lotions in a solarium.

[See also: Beginner's guide - how to prepare for tanning ]