Whilst in some countries, particularly in Asia, pale skin is considered iconic, in most Western cultures, it is a tan that is the object of desire. We look at images of bikini girls and sun-kissed movie stars, and see glamour. Their tans signify luxury and a well-heeled life. Wanting to look attractive we try to emulate that almost perfect skin complexion and tone. And luckily for us, there are a plethora of low cost options to assist us in our quest.
There are many 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 seem healthier, and more relaxed, like we just returned from a vacation.
Getting a tan is another matter – unless you’re fortunate to live in the tropics or are an avid gardener who is in the sun a lot. Just sunbathing gets boring rapidly, and is a bit unreliable. It is impossible to control how strong the sun is, hence we’re more likely to get burned than tanned, unless we have a good base tan to start with. Finding the time to lie in the sun is another thing. Compared to a session in a tanning bed, it can take hours to get an attractive tan.
Of course, we can always go to a tanning salon. But that has its’ disadvantages as well. For one, you’ve got the traveling time, and then you have to find time in your schedule in business hours. And there’s the fact that it wasn’t just your bare and sweaty body lying on that tanning bed. Whilst the antibacterial cleaners are good, there’s nothing like having your own tanning bed for peace of mind.
Having Treatments 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. As long as you’re sensible and don’t overdo do it in the excitement of having your own tanning bed available 24/7, 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, it’s easy to see how it would pay for itself.
