If you’ve never eaten super spicy food before, you wouldn’t start by eating a ghost pepper. Your tongue and spice, is similar to your skin and UV light. You need to know your skin before you jump body-first into a tanning bed. Understanding what level and time frame you need is vital to healthy exposure.

Your tan develops in a controlled environment, and is given mild to moderate exposure to ultraviolet-B (UV-B) light. This type of light is exactly the same as what is emitted by the sun itself, except that you can completely control how much of it you get. As a result, a healthy dose Vitamin D is produced, and a rich tan begins to emerge.

We’ve done our homework on indoor sunbathing and its effects, and we want you to know the truth. Solidify your knowledge on ultraviolet (UV) light and how it can effect your skin and overall health.