Tanning facts Learn some facts about tanning.

When used correctly and according to the instructions, the Mobile Tanning Device and its accompanying App provide you with a relaxing and uplifting tanning moment that isn’t harmful to your skin. However, if used improperly, it may result in serious health damage – ranging from permanent eye damage and aging of your skin, to skin cancer. Please note that Mobile Tanning Device cannot be held responsible for your safety, as it’s up to you to read the safety advice in the App and to carefully follow the instructions. Only you can decide whether it’s worthwhile to risk your own health for a darker tan. One of the benefits of tanning comes as a result of the positive psychological impact you get from feeling good. Many people believe that having a light tan is more beautiful than being pale. Therefore, having a tan can make you feel better about yourself and more self-confident as a result. This in turn has a positive impact on everything that you do. Some people may tell you that self-confidence should not be based on your personal appearance, but we’re convinced that if you show them the results of Mobile Tanning they’ll quickly change their minds!

The information below - which is also included in the database and informative section of the App - gives you some facts about tanning in a healthy manner.

The following groups of people should not use artificial tanning devices:

  • Persons under the age of 18
  • Persons unable to tan, or who burn when exposed to sunlight
  • Persons suffering from a sunburn;
  • Persons suffering from, previously suffering from or predisposed to skin cancer, or with a family history of skin cancer;
  • Persons who tend to freckle;
  • Persons who have a large number of moles or abnormal coloured patches on their skin;
  • Persons with natural red hair colour;
  • Persons with a history of frequent and severe sunburn during childhood;
  • Persons under a physician’s care for diseases that involve photosensitivity, or those taking photosensitising medications.

Before using the Mobile Tanning Device, please consider the following carefully:

  • Remove all cosmetics well in advance of exposure, and do not apply sunscreens;
  • Avoid using medicines or skin care products that increase sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation. If in doubt, seek medical advice;
  • Allow at least 48 hours between the first two exposures;
  • If you have sunbathed or used a tanning bed, do not use the Mobile Tanning Device on the same day;
  • Follow the recommendations in the App concerning exposure times and intervals, as well as the distance to keep from the device;
  • Seek medical advice if persistent lumps, sores or pigmented moles develop on your skin.

Does exposure to the Mobile Tanning Device present a lower health risk than exposure to the sun?
We need be exposed to a minimum of sunlight in order to stay healthy. Extensive tanning, however, increases the risk of skin cancer, as both UVB and UVA radiation can contribute to cancer. Too much radiation can also damage the skin’s elasticity, resulting in premature ageing and the earlier appearance of wrinkles. Acute sunburn and excessive doses of radiation from the Mobile Tanning Device are therefore both harmful. Furthermore, there are absolutely NO grounds whatsoever to support the notion that radiation from the Mobile Tanning Device is less harmful than radiation from the sun.

Should I use the Mobile Tanning Device during the winter months to avoid Vitamin D deficiency?
You don’t need to use the Mobile Tanning Device to obtain sufficient levels of Vitamin D. You can obtain this vitamin either through a varied diet, or with the help of a dietary supplement. By having healthy eating habits and a proper intake of nutrients, you will feel many positive effects on your health. For most people, being exposed to the sun (UVB) during the summer months is enough to synthesise Vitamin D. However, during the late winter months, many people’s Vitamin D levels may be too low. When this is the case, nutritionists recommend eating more fish. For all those who have a low fish intake and limited exposure to the sun, Vitamin D supplements can also prove quite beneficial. Be aware that the Mobile Tanning Device is designed to help you achieve or maintain a tan, and not for generating optimal Vitamin D synthesis. Furthermore, the exposure time needed to synthesise Vitamin D is much shorter than the time needed to achieve a tan.