UV,tanning and your health
Just as with natural sunlight, the tanning process will take some time.
The first effect will only become visible after a few sessions (see
chapter "UV tanning sessions:how often and how long?").
Overexposure to ultraviolet (natural sunlight or artificial light from your
tanning appliance) can cause sunburn.
Besides many other factors, such as overexposure to natural sunlight,
incorrect and excessive use of a tanning appliance may increase the risk
of skin and eye problems.The degree to which these effects occur is
determined by the nature,intensity and duration of the radiation on
the one hand and the sensitivity of the person involved on the other
hand.
The more the skin and the eyes are exposed to UV,the higher the risk
of keratitis, conjunctivitis,damage to the retina,cataracts,premature skin
ageing and the development of skin tumours will be.Some medications
and cosmetics increase the sensitivity of the skin.
Therefore it is highly important:
B
that you follow the instructions in chapters "Important" and "UV tanning
sessions:how often and how long?";
B
that the tanning distance (distance between the UV filters and the body)
is 65 cm.
B
that you do not exceed the maximum number of tanning hours per year
(i.e.19 hours or 1140 minutes);
B
that you always wear the goggles provided while tanning.
IR,relaxation and your health (HB975 only)
Warmth has a relaxing effect.Think of what a hot bath or lazing in the
sunshine does to you.You can enjoy the same relaxing effect by
switching on the infrared lamps.
Bear in mind the following when you have a relax session:
- Avoid getting too hot.Increase the distance between yourself and
the lamps,if necessary.
- If your head gets too hot,cover it or move your body so that less
heat is radiated towards your head.
- Close your eyes during a relax session.
- Do not let the relax session last too long (see chapter 'Relax
sessions:how often and how long?').
UV tanning sessions:how often and how long?
◗ Do not take more than one tanning session per day,over a period
of five to ten days.
◗ Allow an interval of at least 48 hours between the first and the
second sessions.
◗ After this 5- to 10-day course,we advise you to give your skin a
rest for a while.
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