There are lamps to help with tanning, though they are generally not for retail purchase. Most of the lamps are for commercial settings, due to the potential health hazards caused by too much UV light exposure. Commercial systems can run very high, and often require a license for purchase.
www.usedtanningbedstore.com has a consolidated list of current tanning bed lamps for sale across the internet. The range shown is from $1 - $30.
There a few websites online where you can buy tanning lamps. The websites for Target and Amazon have tanning lamps you can buy. But if you don't like that try looking into local tanning salons having these lamps.
Tanning lamps for the home are becoming more common as more people are interested in getting a tanned look. Tanning lamps are available on eBay, Amazon, Phoenix Sun Tanning Supplies, and Tanning Lamps For Less.
Tanning lamps are just as bad for your skin as prolonged exposure to the sun. Tanning lamps emit the same Ultra violet rays that can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer. Tanning lamps allow you to control your exposure to UVA rays, unlike out door tanning. However, tanning lamps can be two to three times more powerful than outside exposure to the sun. For information on the risks of tanning go to the FDA Risks of Tanning.
A good way to sun tan yourself is to go to your local tanning clinic. Here, you can tan yourself under lamps which don't contain as much of the harmful ultraviolet rays that you get when exposed to sunlight. Your tanning assistant will tell you how long to stay under the lamps.
Nowhere. A tanning bed uses UV lamps.
Tanning lamps are not harmful to human body. They are mainly used in tanning booths for getting skin tanning. They produce UV rays gives tanning to skin. They are not dangerous to human body as long as exposure is controlled and done under proper guidance. One can not forget over exposure to sun is also dangerous. It is necessary to protect eyes while using tanning lamps.
Yes, you can get cancer from tanning too often and too much. Try to get a tan the natural way by the sun.
Tanning lamps are definitely not safe for your skin. Tanning beds, lead to skin cancer, after prolonged use. You would be better off getting an airbrush spray tan.
A tanning bed can cost anywhere from $1000-15000 depending on the size. Buying a tanning bed used is always a great option.
Tanning lamps mainly emit UVA and UVB light. UVA light penetrates deeper into the skin and is responsible for tanning, while UVB light is more associated with sunburn. Some tanning lamps also emit UVC light, which is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer and doesn't reach the Earth's surface in significant amounts.
Tanning lamps have different safety features. Make sure you read the safety information that comes with your lamp and make sure you abide the warnings and instructions. This site has helpful info: http://www.tanningvillage.com/Tanning-Lamps.html