Do you use a tanning bed? We have a few contraindications for when you need to give up tanning.

In the previous article, you learned how to easily achieve an even tan on your legs, thanks to a few tricks and special cosmetics for difficult-to-tan areas. Today, a very important topic for those who frequent tanning salons: you'll learn how to prepare for such a visit, but above all, what are the contraindications to using a tanning bed.

Everyone wants a dark, beautiful, and even tan. Unfortunately, the climate we live in isn't conducive to constant sunbathing, so the indispensable tanning bed and cosmetics come to the rescue, helping us achieve the perfect tan. The sun's rays energize us, improve our mood, and give our skin a beautiful glow. Many of us use tanning beds because they're the perfect solution outside of the summer season. With 1-2 sessions a week, your tan will surely acquire a golden hue, and you'll be able to enjoy beautiful skin for longer. However, remember to use appropriatetanning products in a tanning bed and follow the proper guidelines for use, and then using this invention can bring only benefits.

The desired tan has a dark, caramel hue, and an even tan is synonymous with beauty today. In today's article, in addition to highlighting the most important rules for preparing for tanning beds, we'll also discuss the contraindications to tanning beds.

Preparing to use the solarium

But let's start with how to prepare for the solarium to fully enjoy a beautiful, even and perfect tan.

1. The day before sunbathing, be sure to exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and make your tan last longer.
2. To prevent possible irritation or allergic reactions, do not use deodorants or perfumes on the day of tanning.
3. Before tanning, remove your makeup to ensure an even tan. You can remove your makeup at home or at a tanning salon, where makeup remover and cotton pads should also be available:

500 ml Makeup Remover Milk – A cleansing and makeup removal milk. It gently and effectively removes makeup and impurities. Using Onyx cleanser leaves skin feeling fresh and smooth.

4. 4. Don't use oils and other cosmetics not intended for indoor tanning , as they can irritate the skin and damage the tanning bed. Visit the "products" tab, where you'll find a huge selection of specialized tanning cosmetics, from white bronzers to black bronzers, accelerators, bronzing accelerators, and even tingle-effect balms, which you can read about in the previous article.
   5. Choose your sunbathing outfit according to your preferences: you can sunbathe in underwear, in a swimsuit or naked, but remember to cover your eyes with protective goggles.
   6. Moisturize your skin regularly after sunbathing. This will improve skin condition, hydrate and firm it, and also prolong the tan.

   Contraindications to using a solarium

   Unfortunately, not everyone can safely use a tanning bed due to the possibility of allergic reactions or skin problems caused by the imitation of sunlight. The following list of contraindications to tanning beds will help you avoid the unpleasant consequences of tanning.

   1. Very fair complexion – Celtic type, i.e. phototype I:
   • complexion – very fair, milky white, often covered with freckles;
   • hair – very light or light blond, red;
   • eyes – light blue, light grey, light green;
   • tanned skin color – no tan;
   • natural skin protection against UV rays – very low;
   • tendency to burns – very high;
   • reaction to sunlight – people with this phototype are prone to sunburn and should not stay in strongly sunny places for too long or use solariums.
   2. Various types of birthmarks, discolorations, and moles – these changes are especially common among fair-skinned individuals. If you notice any birthmarks on your skin, you should monitor them closely and certainly not ignore them.
   3. Hypersensitivity to ultraviolet radiation and sun allergy.
   4. Tanning in a solarium It is not recommended for people struggling with acne or other skin conditions, as well as for people with dry and sensitive skin.
   5. Unhealed tattoos, freshly applied permanent makeup, large unhealed wounds.
   6. Very young age.
   7. Pregnancy – it is not only about the adverse effects on the skin, which is more sensitive during pregnancy and more susceptible to irritation, but mainly about the proper course of pregnancy.
   8. Low-grade fever and fever, inflammation, flu, as well as heart, circulatory system, kidney, thyroid diseases, and epilepsy.
   9. Active cosmetic treatments, especially deep exfoliating chemical and physical peels, treatments using retinol derivatives, whitening treatments, freshly performed waxing.
   10. Using cosmetics with retinol, hydroxy acids (AHA, BHA), shampoo with tar, St. John's wort, perfumes and deodorants immediately before sunbathing.
   11. Use of oral and external photosensitizing agents :
   • Herbs (arnica, St. John's wort, burdock, calendula).
   • Medicines (barbiturate and sulfonamide drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (analgesics, antirheumatics), diuretics, antibiotics (tetracyclines), some antidepressants, sedatives, some antidiabetic drugs, hormonal drugs e.g. contraceptive pills, retinoid derivatives contained in ointments and oral medications e.g. Roaccutane, Differin).
   • Cosmetics (deodorants and antibacterial agents in soaps, some fragrances (musk, lavender, cedar, vanilla, sandalwood and bergamot oils), retinoids (retinoic acid and its derivatives, retinol, with the exception of retinaldehyde, which does not sensitize the skin to sunlight), hydroxy acids (AHA, BHA).
   • Sunscreens (benzophenones, cinnamic acid derivatives, oxybenzone, para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), PABA esters).

   A tanning bed is undoubtedly the place to soak up the sun's rays. Remember to use the right cosmetics. Using sunscreen in a tanning bed is like taking a shower with an umbrella – it's pointless, as tanning products and sunbathing products have completely different functions. We recommend tanning bed cosmetics from Onyx, which will deepen your tan, provide your skin with delightful nourishment and protection from harmful factors, while some ingredients soothe, moisturize, and ensure faster regeneration. The scents of our products alone will captivate your senses and leave you wanting even more!

   Here are some of our suggestions:

   1. VIBE – a natural accelerator
   • Coconut oil moisturizes the skin
   • Olive oil conditions even very dry skin
   • Argan oil improves skin softness and helps reduce wrinkles
   • Cupuaçu butter gives velvety softness
   • Tea tree oil helps improve skin softness
   2. BLACK CAVIAR – a very strong black bronzer
   • The Multi-X Bronzing complex guarantees a perfect tan
   • Argan oil improves the condition of the skin and gives it a youthful appearance.
   • Shea butter moisturizes the skin and leaves it silky smooth
   • Caffeine helps reduce cellulite
   • Coenzyme A has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and reduces the visibility of fine wrinkles.
   3. AMUSE – luxurious bronzer with collagen
   • Red algae keeps the skin soft and moisturized
   • Golden algae protects the skin's DNA and improves its nourishment
   • Brown algae extract delays skin aging thanks to its antioxidants
   • Aloe provides long-lasting hydration

   Skin-conditioning blend of vitamins E, C, and B3