Whilst in some countries, like Asia and India, pale skin is considered beautiful, in most Western cultures, people want a tan. Exposed to images of bronzed and accessorized starlets, we associate a tan with glamour. Their tans signify luxury and an interesting life. Wanting to look attractive we try to emulate that nearly perfect skin complexion and tone. And just like those Hollywood starlets and beach babes, we are no less committed in the time we spend creating that tan. Fortunately, the relatively low cost of tanning salons and beauty treatments make it more accessible to those of us on more mortal budgets.

There are a lot of benefits to being tanned. Tans make us look slimmer, and are very flattering. They accessorize well with clothes, and generally allow us to wear a larger range of colors and prints. We look healthier, and more relaxed, like we just came back from a holiday.

Getting a tan is another matter – unless you’re lucky enough to live in a hot climate or are a keen gardener who spends hours in the sun. Simply sunbathing gets tedious rapidly, and is a bit unreliable. It is impossible to control how strong the sun is, therefore we’re more likely to get burned than tanned, unless we have a good base tan to start with. And it can be difficult to find the time to lie in the sun. Compared to a session in a tanning bed, it can take hours and a lot of peeling to get a attractive tan.

Of course, we can always go to a tanning salon. But that has its’ drawbacks as well. For one, you’ve got the traveling time, then you have to find time in your schedule in business hours. And then there’s hygiene. Whilst the antibacterial cleaners are good, there’s nothing like having your own tanning bed for peace of mind.

Tanning in the Privacy of your Home

Residential tanning beds are probably the epitome of convenience when it comes to tanning. And if you use tanning salons, you can probably save money over the life of the bed. Provided you’re not overzealous, you can maintain a great color too. And that’s without having to spend hours lying on the beach. Most tanning beds have facial tanners that you can use to lightly tan your face without exposing it too much. And if you add up how much you would spend at the tanning salon over the average life span of a residential tanning bed, its easy to see how it would pay for itself.

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