Skin Types

Our duty to you…tanning responsibly.

WHAT IS YOUR SKIN TYPE

It is our duty to ensure that you tan responsibly and never over expose yourself to UV. To do this it is important that you know what your own specific skin ‘type’ is as this will determine whether or not your skin is suitable for tanning and for how long it can be exposed to UV before it starts burning. See the information below to help determine what your skin type is;

Skin Type 1

Very fair sin, typically lots of freckles, red / sandy hair, and blue / grey eyes.
High burn risk; skin turns red and peels

Skin type 1 equates for approx. 2% of all Central Europeans

Advised not to use a sunbed

Skin Type 2

Light brown skin, possibly with freckles, blond / brown hair, blue / green / grey eyes.
Medium risk of burning; great care should be taken when tanning

Sink type 2 equates for approx. 12% of all Central Europeans

Capable of building up a moderate tan. Tanning sessions can be from 6 – 8 minutes.

Skin Type 3

Brown skin, dark brown hair and eyes
Burning is rare; tanning is rapid and deep

Sink type 3 equates for approx. 78% of all Central Europeans

Tanning sessions can be from 8 – 10 minutes.

Skin Type 4

Deep brown skin, dark hair and eyes
Burning is seldom; tanning is rapid, deep, and this type of skin has its own natural protection

Sink type 4 equates for approx. 8% of all Central Europeans

Tanning sessions can be from 10 – 12 minutes.

WE ADVISE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF YOUR SUNBED HIRE TANNING TIMES SHOULD BE HALVED AND BUILT UP GRADUALLY UNTIL YOU REACH YOUR MAXIMUM TANNING TIME FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE. DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE TIMES / TAN AGAIN WITHIN ANY 24HR PERIOD / SUNBATH ON THE SAME DAY AS A TANNING SESSION.