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Responsible And Sensible Tanning
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Indulgence Tanning & Beauty's responsible approach to tanning.
Indulgence Tanning & Beauty's responsible approach to tanning and skin care fully complies with the Health and Safety guidelines (HSEINDG 209)
as produced by the U.K. Health Executive. Furthermore, Indulgence Tanning & Beauty's in house education and certification programme
exceeds the parameters of the guidelines referred to above.
Indulgence Tanning & Beauty ensures your course of UV tanning is regulated with technology, so over-exposure does not occur.
The health implications of Tanning
There are many the health benefits associated with moderate UV tanning that are now being recognised UV light is vital for
the production of vitamin D
Bone: Vitamin D regulates the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus. These minerals are vital for growth and the development and hardening of bones and teeth.
Immune System: Parts of the bone marrow where immune cells are made respond to vitamin D, which is also thought to play a role in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
Hormones: By playing a role in the secretion of insulin by the pancreas, vitamin D helps in the regulation of blood sugar.
Nervous System: Vitamin D ensures the functioning of healthy nerves and muscles by regulating calcium levels in the blood, vital for nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
UVB radiation is associated with reduced risk of cancer of the breast, colon ovary and prostate as well as non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
A link has been made between UV light and skin cancer. However, it is widely believed that people who have pale skin, sit in offices
for 48 weeks of the year and burn on beaches for the other four run a higher risk than people who are exposed to UV in moderation
in a controlled environment. E.g. sun beds.
Skin Type Consultation
The consultation you receive from your consultant enables he/she to determine your recommended dosage of UV light.
This, in part is guided by your skin type. It is very important to establish your skin type as this highlights the way our body
responds to UV. Skin Types are categorised as follows
Skin Type 1: Very Sensitive Skin
Definition: Typically red/blond hair, blue/green eyes, very pale skin.
Skin Type 2: Sensitive Skin
Definition: Typically fair to light brown hair, blue/green/grey eyes, light to medium skin.
Skin Type 3: Normal Skin Sensitivity
Definition: Typically medium to olive skin, medium to brown hair, grey/brown eyes.
Skin Type 4: Skin very well resistant to the sun
Definition: Typically dark olive to light brown skin, dark eyes and dark hair.
Skin Types 5 and 6: Naturally tanned/dark skin
Definition: Typically dark hair, eyes and skin.
Warnings
We strongly advise that the following people do not use indoor UV tanning facilities
- Under 18 yrs old.
- Pregnant Women.
- People who are currently under medical supervision.
- People who are on prescribed medication or take any form of drugs.
- Diabetics.
- People who are hypo-sensitive to light.
- Skin Type 1.
The following people should seek medical advice before tanning, whether it is in the Sun or using artificial tanning
- People who suffer from Epilepsy.
- Suffer from dizziness or fainting.
- Suffer from headaches or migraines.
- People who have a heart condition.
- Suffer from irregular blood pressure.
- Hypo tension.
- Prickly heat.
- Any allergies.
- Anyone who has skin ulcers or moles that change appearance.
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