UV Light

Our lives and wellbeing depend on four essential elements: air, water, earth, and sunlight. While the sun is vital for our existence, it requires a careful balance—too little prevents life, but too much can be harmful.

Understanding UV Rays

The sun emits three types of ultraviolet (UV) rays, each affecting us differently:

  • UVC: These are the most dangerous but are fortunately filtered out by the Earth’s atmosphere.

  • UVB: These reach the surface and are the primary cause of sunburn and eye damage.

  • UVA: These also reach the surface and contribute to skin aging and tanning.

The intensity of these rays changes based on your location, the season, and the time of day. In fact, UV levels can jump by 50% between 11 am and 1 pm. Because UV is invisible, many people don't realize they are overexposed until the painful sunburn has already started.

Controlled Tanning vs. The Sun

Sunbeds are designed to simulate the sun but with more control. While no one can "turn down" the sun, sunbed technology uses a specific balance of UVA and UVB to help people tan while minimizing the risk of burning. This technology is constantly updated based on new scientific research.

Fast Facts (UK Data)

  • Popularity: Over 3 million UK adults (7%) use sunbeds.

  • Motivation: 70% of people prefer having a tan, and 38% use sunbeds to get a "base tan" before a holiday.

  • Safety: 95% of users stay within recommended yearly limits, and 83% claim to be well-aware of the risks of overexposure.

  • Skin Types: 88% of the UK population has a skin type that can tan successfully in a controlled environment.

Benefits and Prevention

Most people choose to tan because it makes them look and feel healthier. Using a sunbed for a pre-holiday tan doesn't provide total sun protection, but it can help. People with a base tan are often less likely to accidentally over-expose themselves during the first few days of a sunny vacation

Source: Consumer Research on Sun tanning and Sunbeds, The Sunbed Association, UK, 1997, conducted by Taylor Nelson with a sample base of 6143 adults.

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