So, what happens if you tan with a new tattoo? Tanning with a new tattoo can cause serious skin damage, reduce the quality of the tattoo, and increase the risk of infection. For these reasons, it’s best to wait until the tattoo has had enough time to heal before tanning. Preparing for Tanning After a Tattoo What’s more the use of oils can once again cause a slip hazard in the salon, endangering tanners and staff.

Drinking plenty of water can help keep your skin hydrated, which is important for the healing process. We know that tanning, in general, can cause harm to the skin (such as skin cancer) even without tattoos. Keeping your new tattoos and your skin as safe as possible is good practice.Both UVA and UVB rays can pose problems for tattooed skin. UVA rays, or ‘aging’ rays as they’re ominously known, penetrate deep into the layers of your skin and can break down tattoo ink. Meanwhile, UVB rays are responsible for sunburn.

Using a sun cream whilst on a tanning bed will prevent you from building a tan, due to the limited time you spend tanning. This means your tanning session is essentially wasted. By selecting the best sunbed cream for your skin type and tanning goals, you can achieve a healthy, long-lasting tan while keeping your skin nourished and protected. In this article we’ll take a deep dive into the factors behind tattoo fading. And, armed with this new knowledge, you’ll be able to take steps to ensure your skin and ink looks its best for many years to come! It is also important to avoid tanning beds with high-powered bulbs, as these can cause more damage to the tattoo. If possible, opt for a tanning bed with low-powered bulbs to minimize the risk of damage. What steps should I take to ensure the tattoo remains protected while tanning? Tanning lotions are proven to have a stark affect on your tanning ability. They have been designed to rejuvenate and repair your skin, keeping it in better condition. Healthy skin allows you to tan faster, ensures your tan lasts for longer and gives you a better colour. The vitamins and minerals added can also help to combat the ageing process. By using a tanning lotion, the tanning process is sped up, meaning you save both time and money on tanning sessions to get the same (or even better) results.Australian Gold is the most recognised brand of indoor tanning lotions. The Australian Gold brand offers products to fit every tanner’s needs, lifestyle and price point. SPF lotions are used to protect your skin from UV light when outdoors. A sun screen will prevent you from absorbing UV rays from sunlight and is used to prevent sun burn and the ageing process. This is designed specifically for use outdoors, when your sun exposure is not controlled. However on a sunbed, the amount of UV exposure you receive is controlled and limited to avoid skin damage and burning but to also ensure sufficient UV absorption. If you’re dead set on getting that summer tan but aren’t keen on the sunbed or harmful UV rays of the sun, there’s always spray tanning. A lot of clients don’t understand the difference between a tanning lotion and a moisturiser. This is where you step in. Not only do many highstreet moisturisers contain preservatives and alcohols that can dry skin out whilst tanning, but they also don’t contain any of the appropriate tanning technologies to help you develop a deep tan. The drying effect can also magnify UV, making tanners at a higher risk of burning, as demonstrated in the photo shared by Boutique Tanning Lounge, York, of a client who used a high street moisturiser whilst tanning.

By taking these steps, you can help protect your new tattoo from the damaging effects of tanning beds and ensure that it stays vibrant and beautiful for years to come. If you have any questions about how to protect a tattoo on a sunbed, be sure to consult your tattoo artist for advice. How to Cover a New Tattoo in a Tanning Bed Covering a new tattoo in a tanning bed is possible, but it should be done carefully. Take the proper precautions to protect your skin and make sure to follow the recommended time limit. Remember, it is best to wait at least two weeks after getting a tattoo before exposing it to any form of UV light, including tanning beds. How to Protect a Tattoo on a Sunbed Firstly, sweating is an absolutely necessary function of the human body, helping cool us down and cleaning our pores of dirt and bacteria. Studies have even shown that f it people both perspire more and start sweating sooner during exercise. So it’s certainly no bad thing. Your tattoo artist will be able to advise best on how to take care of your new tattoo. But the main thing to remember is to keep it clean. This can mean keeping your wrap on for 24 hours, then gently washing the tattoo with antibacterial soap and water. Afterwards you should pat the skin dry, not rub it, to avoid irritation.It’s best to wait at least 48 hours before doing any kind of activity that’s going to make you sweat heavily - potentially longer if advised by your artist. Longer term, it can take between two and four weeks for the tattoo healing process to take shape, according to dermatologist Dr Nicolas Kruger. And as healing times can vary between people, you should see how your tattoo is doing rather than relying on any set guidelines. Low quality ink can fade tattoos Getting a tattoo requires not only planning for the design and its placement on your body but also how you care for your new ink. One of the common questions is, “How long do I have to wait before getting a sun tan?”. While hiding your tattoo away from damaging UV rays for the rest of your life would be the best thing for your ink, this is clearly an unreasonable target. However, what you can do to minimize damage over time is to limit of sun exposure by keeping your tattoo out of the rays as much as you can. This means keeping the area covered if possible, and if not, then using a suitable sunscreen at all other times. Always Moisturize