Beach Beds Tanning is situated on the Ashford Road in Bearsted, behind Blow & Blush Hairdressing Salon. Directions on how to find us can be found on our contact us page

Unfortunately the shop does not have it's own parking facility. However, there is a car park on the opposite side of the road which can be accessed via Yeoman Lane, behind the doctor's surgery. Alternatively there is parking available on the roads surrounding the shop. See our contact us page for a map of the shop and immediate area.

There is no law in the UK that requires tanning shops to be regulated by a governing body. However, at Beach Beds Tanning we are committed to responsible tanning and keeping our customers safe. We are proud members of The Sunbed Association. More information about TSA can be found on their website: www.sunbedassociation.org.uk

No. Regrettably, we cannot accept any children under the age of 18 in the shop. This is to keep everyone safe and to ensure a relaxing visit for all our customers.

You can find prices for our sunbeds and red light therapy bed here: www.beachbeds.uk/prices

YES! We have a fantastic online system which allows you to book your sunbed session online - no more waiting around to get your glow on! Book Online now here: https://online.salontracker.co.uk/beachbeds

Responsible Tanning emphasises safe and controlled exposure to UV rays, prioritising skin health and minimising the risk of sunburn which can cause long-term damage. Our guide to responsible tanning, backed by The Sunbed Association, can be found here: https://www.beachbeds.uk/guides

Sunbeds offer a controlled way to tan and can provide appropriate levels of UV to ensure sufficient levels of Vitamin D are achieved and maintained (see our information on Vitamin D for more on this subject). Tanning in sunlight means the body can be subjected to different levels of UV rays, depending on the time of day, location in the world, month of the year and so on. With a sunbed, a tanning programme can be developed to ensure skin type and the type of sunbed being used, are taken into consideration to ensure that over exposure, including the possibility of burning, is avoided. Read more about the benefits of using a sunbed at Beach Beds here: https://www.beachbeds.uk/post/the-benefits-of-sunbeds

A sunbed session is the length of time it takes to reach an individual’s MED (minimal erythemal dose). This is the point prior to over-exposure and burning, which must always be avoided. A session will therefore depend on the type of sunbed being used, the skin type of the person using it and the development point of their tan. Never sunbathe outdoors on the same day you take a sunbed session. View our guide on how long your sunbed session time should be by your skin type here

People with skin type 1, children under 18, people on certain medications that may cause photosensitivity, and those with a history of skin cancer in their family should not use a sunbed at all. Moderate tanning of 2-3 sessions a week is OK for everyone else but ensure you rest the skin for a minimum of 24 hours between each session and at least 48 hours for skin type 2. The European Standard advises not to exceed 60 sessions per annum.

At Beach Beds we have invested heavily in the best laydown and red light therapy beds. Our Luxura Vegaz laydown beds are top of the range with blue and red bulbs for the perfect balance of UV rays and collagen boosting technology. You can find out more about our beds here.

This depends entirely upon the type of sunbed being offered. The power and UV output can vary considerably from sunbed to sunbed. A professional sunbed operator will advise on the correct session length, dependent upon sunbed, skin type and stage of tan development. A new regulation now requires all sunbeds to have a maximum irradiance level of 0.3W/m2 (read more on 0.3 Tanning here) and this will mean the length of a session will need to be increased to achieve the same dosage.

Although precautions do need to be taken, regular, moderate amounts of unprotected UV exposure are absolutely necessary for good health. Independent scientific research has shown that whether you live in a sunny or not-so-sunny climate, but expose yourself to sun, then your subsequent increased production of Vitamin D will help lower the risk of a host of debilitating and fatal diseases including colon, breast, prostate and ovarian cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and depression. Read more about the benefits of sunbeds here.

There are two types of skin cancer – non-melanoma which can usually be easily treated. The second is malignant melanoma, which if not treated early enough can prove fatal. Some evidence points to sunburn and over-exposure to UV being one of the possible risk factors in contracting skin cancer. It follows, therefore, that avoiding melanomas can be helped by controlling exposure to UV – particularly in children. Malignant melanoma is found to be most prevalent on parts of the body not normally exposed to sunlight, suggesting that it is those areas that have to deal with intermittent, excessive doses of UV that are most vulnerable – or that UV over-exposure is not the only cause. Controlled exposure to UV, either in sunlight or on a sunbed, is important to avoid over-exposure and sunburn and why we advocate so strongly for responsible tanning.

No. Tanned skin protects against sunburn. If you avoid getting sunburned, the benefits of moderate sun exposure (see our information on Vitamin D here) will far outweigh any risks.

If you don't have the opportunity to go out in the sun or prefer a more private and controlled environment, indoor tanning facilities represent a viable alternative to natural sunshine for stimulating your production of Vitamin D. However, it is important to remember that the radiation that you are exposed to in an indoor tanning facility is the same as what you get from the sun. That means you need to take the same precautions that you would if you were in natural sunlight.

We have the perfect article for you to read about Red Light Therapy here

Red light therapy (RLT) uses low-level red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular activity and promote healing. It's a non-invasive treatment that can be used for various purposes, including skin rejuvenation, pain management, and wound healing. Read more about the benefits of Red Light Therapy here

The following articles are a perfect read if you want to find out more about the benefits of red light therapy: Health & Beauty Benefits of Red Light Therapy Explained Red Light Therapy - Skin Edition Red Light Therapy - Health Edition

There is no limit to how many sessions of red light therapy you can have. However, if you are using the tanning element to our EVA bed alongside the red light therapy then the limits of sunbed use apply. You can read more about sunbed use limits here: https://www.beachbeds.uk/guides

See our page dedicated to Red Light Therapy and read all about our EVA bed - Hybrid Red Light Therapy & Tanning bed

Sessions start at just 83p per minute when purchasing a package. All pricing information can be found here: www.beachbeds.uk/prices