Responsible Tanning

The Tanning Shop`s responsible approach to tanning and skin care fully complies with the Health and Safety guidelines (HSEINDG 209) as produced by the U.K. Health Executive. Furthermore, The Tanning Shop`s in house education and certification programme exceeds the parameters of the guidelines referred to above.

The health implications of Tanning
There are many the health benefits associated with moderate UV tanning that are now being recognised UV light is vital for the production of vitamin D

Bone: Vitamin D regulates the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. These minerals are vital for growth and the development and hardening of bones and teeth.

Immune System: Parts of the bone marrow where immune cells are made respond to vitamin D, which is also thought to play a role in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

Hormones: By playing a role in the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, vitamin D helps in the regulation of blood sugar.

Nervous System: Vitamin D ensures the functioning of healthy nerves and muscles by regulating calcium levels in the blood, vital for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.

UVB radiation is associated with reduced risk of cancer of the breast, colon ovary and prostate as well as non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Skin Type Consultation
The consultation you receive from your consultant enables he/she to determine your recommended dosage of UV light. This, in part is guided by your skin type. It is very important to establish your skin type as this highlights the way our body responds to UV. Skin Types are categorised as follows

Skin Type 1: Very Sensitive Skin
Definition: Typically red/blond hair, blue/green eyes, very pale skin.

Skin Type 2: Sensitive Skin
Definition: Typically fair to light brown hair, blue/green/grey eyes, light to medium skin.

Skin Type 3: Normal Skin Sensitivity
Definition: Typically medium to olive skin, medium to brown hair, grey/brown eyes.

Skin Type 4: Skin very well resistant to the sun
Definition: Typically dark olive to light brown skin, dark eyes and dark hair.

Skin Types 5 and 6: Naturally tanned/dark skin
Definition: Typically dark hair, eyes and skin.

Warnings
We strongly advise that the following people do not use indoor UV tanning facilities
Under 16 yrs old.
Pregnant Women.
People who are currently under medical supervision.
People who are on prescribed medication or take any form of drugs.
Diabetics.
People who are hypo-sensitive to light.
Skin Type 1.

The following people should seek medical advice before tanning, whether it is in the Sun or using artificial tanning