Tanners Lane, Red and Blue Light Tanning Beds

Here at Tanners Lane, we are excited to offer our customers the option of our Red and Blue Light Bed which amazingly tans as well. Unlike normal sunbeds, this uses Red light, Blue light aswell as  UVA and UVB light, which we find in all normal sunbeds, to offer not only a great tan but health benefits beyond the traditional sunbeds you’re used to.

What do normal sunbeds offer?

Living in the UK means we are at a higher latitude and therefore only exposed to higher levels of UV light by the sun during the summer months.  UV light is necessary for the synthesis of vitamin D that boosts our mood and is generally required for healthy living.  Research has shown that more than 50% of the world’s population is at risk of vitamin D deficiency, and living at a higher latitude puts the UK’s population at risk, particularly during winter months.  Synthesis of vitamin D is vitally important, as a lack of vitamin D is associated with common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, in moderation, traditional sunbeds offer UVB light that not only gives you the healthy glow you’re after, but also added health benefits you might not have even considered!

What are the added benefits of Red and Blue light?

In a nutshell, Blue light has antibacterial properties and Red light has anti-inflammatory properties.  The technology behind these different wavelengths of light is known as phototherapy, and has been used successfully in the medical community for years, but only recently has been able to be offered to the general public, like we are able to offer here at Tanners Lane.

One of the most researched medical conditions shown to directly benefit from Red and Blue light phototherapy is that of Acne.  Acne is one of the most common skin conditions that accounts for more than 30% of all visits to dermatologists, yet the combined properties of Red and Blue light are shown to improve this condition by up to 70%, with brightened skin tone and improved skin texture reported by all patients.  Psoriasis is another medical condition shown to directly benefit from treatment Blue light, although a combination of Red and Blue light is consistently shown to be the most effective.

Not only this, but a combination of Red and Blue light has been shown to improve symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and therefore boost mood to treat this form of depression.  Although white light, UV, has been shown to be an effective treatment in itself, Blue light outperforms it when it comes to the treatment of seasonal depression, again, with no adverse side effects reported.

How does it work?

Blue light is shown to activate endogenous porphyrins, which results in a photochemical reaction that destroys harmful bacteria associated with many skin conditions, such as Acne.  Blue light has been shown to be the peak wavelength to effectively have these antibacterial properties.

Red light on the other hand influences cytokine release from macrophages, which consequently stimulates fibroblast proliferation.  This means that Red light can help accelerate cell growth, and assist with the body’s immune system as well as increasing collagen deposition and encourage healthy skin development.  Therefore Red light has wound healing enhancement properties, known as photorejuvenation, which can also be used to improve aged skin.

How we can help at Tanners Lane?

When used correctly over a period of 4 weeks or more, the combined properties of these LED lights to effectively treat a variety of skin conditions, as well as illnesses such as SAD and depression, makes it an exciting addition to what we can offer here at Tanners Lane.  And with regular deals for minutes on our sunbeds, it means that an affordable, effective way of looking after your skin is easily available.