What The Heck Are Tanning Bed Accessories?
Since tanning beds cost so much, you would think that you wouldn't need any additional tanning bed accessories. But a tanning bed is a bit like a car - it is not an all-inclusive purchase. There's always something you can replace or update on a tanning bed. Also, you will see tanning oils and lotions listed under "tanning bed accessories" in many online and print catalogues.
Lamps
The usual tanning bed accessories that tanning bed owners search for are tanning lamps and tanning lamp bulbs. Without these, you don't have a functional tanning bed. You basically have a display case for living people to lie in and not much else. Although you can get some top quality tanning bed accessories like tanning lambs and bulbs from online auction sites like eBay, you can also get them from your dealer or from tanning repair sites.
You might not think there can be much of a variety in tanning bed lamp bulbs, but there are. There are bulbs specifically made to give you a specific kind of tan. These tanning bed accessories can help make an existing tan better or give you a skin shade you've always longed for but not genetically blessed with. There are also bulbs with differing combinations of UV and UVB rays.
Eye Protection
The lamps are incredibly powerful - so powerful, that constant exposure will ruin your eyesight. In order to protect your invaluable eyes from the power of tanning lamps, you should wear some kind of eye protection. You need to be sure these tanning bed accessories are resistant to UV rays. Not all sunglasses will block out UV rays. Any cheap drug store sunglasses will be like wearing no protection at all.
There are close-fitting, small goggles made so that you can see, but still have your eyes protected. There are also larger, more fashionable eyeglasses for your eyes, although wrap-around sunglasses are preferred. And, for maintenance, you can also buy eye protection tanning goggles sanitation spray.
But Wait! There's More
There are new tanning bed accessories coming out every day. In addition to those already mentioned, there are pillows and cushions made for tanning beds, tanning bed sanitizers and cleaners, signs that state that the tanning bed has just been sanitized, temporary tattoos you can put on with the help of the tanning bed's heat and, perhaps most importantly, legal waiver forms for anyone who wants to use your tanning bed.
