know The Difference Between UVA & UVB Rays

UVB Rays — Building Rays

UVB rays are known as the “building rays”, this specific type of short wave ray builds melanin. Melanin is what produces the natural base tan and color in humans. Simply put, the more melanin you have, the tanner you can become after developing a strong base tan. This base tan protects your skin from burning when you’re outside in the sun. While UVB rays help build your tan, they are also known as the “burn ray”, causing you to burn if you take on too much too soon. It is important to be patient and use those UVB rays to build up a great base tan over time. Remember- the best tans take time!

UVA Rays — Bronzing Rays

After building up your base tan, use UVA rays, or “bronzing rays”, to bronze the melanin. You’ve built up a substantial amount of melanin, and now it is time to use it to achieve that golden glow you’ve longed for. The UVA rays help emit pigment (color) out of the melanin you’ve generated. UVA long wave rays are strong and penetrate the skin deeper, so you’ll only need to be exposed to the rays for a short amount of time to produce a beautiful, long-lasting golden brown tan.

Use UVB & UVA Tanning Beds

For the best tanning results make sure to use a combination of UVA and UVB tanning beds. By mixing it up you’ll give your skin something to respond to, producing beautiful, bronzed skin!