Tanning beds are manufactured for both commercial and residential use. You will find two basic formats, horizontal tanning beds, which are more commonly found in commercial and residential use, or clamshell tanning beds, which are lined with tubular, ultraviolet lamps and for your comfort, a plastic or glass bench. The tanning bed is a remarkable invention, and all you do is lie down, close the lid and absorb the UV light into your skin. Halfway through the session, turn over to ensure that you get a good, even tan. Of course, using a good tanning bed lotion is essential.

Another type of tanning bed is the stand up model, more commonly known as a tanning booth. All you do is step inside, close the door, and you are completely surrounded with ultraviolet bulbs. The booth is circular and there is no necessity to turn your body as it is exposed to UV on all sides. This type of tanning booth can be twice as fast as a clamshell tanning bed. Again, purchasing the best available tanning bed lotion is a necessity.

A tanning bed called a high-pressure bed, is going to blast you with more UVA rays and fewer UVB rays. Because the lamps are made of quartz, the internal air pressure is higher than a conventional ultraviolet lamp and that filters out the unwanted UV rays more effectively. They have a great open-cage construction with no doors. This type of tanning bed is better suited for someone with an intermediate skin color or dark tone. Most indoor tanning beds will include high-pressure lamps in the face area. According to FDA requirements, all commercial indoor tanning beds are to include a timer that automatically shuts the lamps off at a certain time. With the advance of technology, there is always some new tanning bed product on the market to benefit you and give you a beautiful golden brown tan.