| It used to be that a day at the beach or pool | | | | However, the main factor in determining quality is |
| was your only path to tan skin. Then popped up | | | | the ability to exclude UV-B rays. UV-A rays cause |
| tanning salons offering a tan independent of | | | | a nice tan. UV-B rays cause a nasty sunburn. The |
| current weather conditions. Today, it is possible to | | | | more expensive models of sun lamps are able to |
| sun yourself in your own bed at home with | | | | filter out UV-B rays reducing the chance of |
| portable sun lamps tanning. | | | | burning. To many, this extra expense is well |
| Most people have quite hectic schedules these | | | | worth that advantage. |
| days. The luxury of sacrificing an hour out of the | | | | Whichever model selected it should be recognized |
| day for a trip to the tanning salon is not an option | | | | that tanning through exposure to any ultraviolet |
| for many. One choice would be to install a | | | | (UV) light has associated health risks. Many health |
| professional, commercial grade tanning bed in your | | | | experts are concerned that excessive use of |
| home. For most of us this would prove to be a | | | | tanning beds or lamps can add to skin health risks. |
| real budget buster. | | | | Each person has different history and skin |
| Thankfully, a more affordable option exists which | | | | characteristics and should carefully consider all |
| doesn't take up any precious space within your | | | | available information before deciding which type |
| home. A portable sun lamp is the perfect solution. | | | | tanning is best for them. |
| You can use it in your home, at your office, or | | | | Ironically, portable sun lamps can also have |
| take it on the road with you to retain that tan | | | | positive health effects. Not only can you receive a |
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| away. | | | | and shingles. Of course, one should only embark |
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| models are comparable in price to the cost of | | | | a qualified health advisor. |
| only a few hours at a tanning salon. More | | | | Portable sun lamps tanning is a great alternative |
| sophisticated models, however, can cost up to | | | | to trips to the tanning salon. Many resources are |
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| differentiating between basic and high end models. | | | | these lamps. Many options exist relating to |
| The first relates to size, weight, and style. The | | | | wattage, size, style and technology. Whatever |
| more compact and stylish ones tend to be slightly | | | | your need, whether it be therapeutic or |
| more expensive. | | | | recreational, the right lamp exists for you. |