In general, tanning bed lights can last around 1,000 hours. While they may continue lighting for that long, they will not retain the effectiveness they had earlier on. Over time, it will take longer to tan.
Most tanning salons replace lamps yearly. For home beds, lamp replacement is likely needed every three to five years. The total hours from a sunbed lamp range between 1,000 and 2,000. The first 50 hours are generally the strongest.
Keep skin healthy and moisturized to tan quicker and maintain the tan longer. Results are visible after 3-5 sessions, allowing skin to oxidize melanin, darken cells, and produce a tan. Lighter skin types may need extra sessions for the tan to deepen. A tan typically lasts around 2-4 weeks after the last session.
Burns from beds are like sunburns, except you may get burned in spots the sun misses. If skin is red and stinging, it needs pampering to ease pain.
How do I know if my sunbed tubes need replacing?
A new 500-hour sunbed tube will need replacing once it has reached 450-500 hours.
What is the life of a sunbed tube?
The life expectancy of a sunbed tube generally depends on its usage. On average, a base tan develops in 3-5 sessions. Two sessions weekly should deepen the tan safely. Expect a sunbed tan to last around 1-2 weeks after exposure as your body completes a skin cycle. Longevity depends on initial darkness; a darker tan lasts longer as more melanin must break down.