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Tanning Times
Skin type
Description
Designation
Max. sunlight
exposure time
without
protection
Reaction to sunlight
Sunburn
Tanning
Skin: extremely light
Freckles: very noticeable
Hair: reddish
Eyes: blue, seldom brown
Nipples: very light
I
Celtic type
(2%)
only,
severe,
painful
none,
reddening,
turns white after 1-2
days, skin peels
5-10
minutes
Skin: somewhat darker than I
Freckles: seldom
Hair: blonde to brown
Eyes: blue, green, brown
Nipples: light
II
10-20
minutes
negligible,
skin
peels
always,
severe,
painful
light-skinned
European
(12%)
III
Skin: light to light brown
Freckles: none
Hair: dark blonde, brown
Eyes: grey, brown
Nipples: darker
dark-skinned
European
(78%)
20-30
minutes
average
seldom,
moderate
Skin: light brown, olive
Freckles: none
Hair: dark brown
Eyes: dark
Nipples: dark
IV
Mediterranean
type
(8%)
40
minutes
quick
and
deep
negligible
Therefore, the following safety precautions must be
observed:
-Always use protective goggles.
-Remove cosmetics in time for tanning and do not
use any type of sunscreen agent.
-Do not tan when taking medication which increases
the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet radiation. If in
doubt, consult a physician.
-Always leave a break of one day between tanning
sessions and do not have a sunbath on the same
day.
-Follow recommendations concerning tanning times,
intervals and distances.
-Visit your physician if the skin displays persistent
swelling, sores or pigmented moles.
After tanning
It is advisable to apply a moisturizing lotion to the skin
after tanning.
Tanning program
Using data which coordinates skin types with the radiation
source integrated in your tanning system,
a tanning program has been determined for your tanning
system in accordance with the recommendations of EN
60-335-2-27. This program accompanies your tanning
system as printed matter.
The beginning and maximum exposure times must not
be exceeded.
