The difference between high-pressure and low-pressure

• Low-Pressure Sunbeds: These beds are the most popular. They use low-pressure fluorescent bulbs to mimic natural sunlight. A typical low-pressure tanning bulb emits a UVA to UVB ratio around ninety-five percent UVA, and five percent UVB. The higher amounts of UVB can lead to burning, but also produce higher amounts Vitamin D. A drawback of low-pressure beds is that they require more sessions to maintain your existing tan. A higher percentage of UVB will give you a quick boost of color, hence the name “bronzing beds”.
• High-Pressure Sunbeds: High-pressure beds release higher amounts of UVA rays using High Intensity Discharge bulbs. UVA rays penetrate deeper into your skin. Conversely, they contain lower amounts of UVB, which can lead to less burning or reddening as you tan. With high-pressure beds you can establish a base tan 6 to 8 times faster than with low-pressure. They also result in a deeper tan, which means you need to tan less frequently to maintain your color.

Please remember, that contrary to what any operator may tell you as a selling gimmick, you can burn in any bed/booth that emits UVA/UVB. After all, it is called a sunbed and can’t you burn outdoors?