Solarium
at TEO

When used correctly, a solarium is a controlled and safe method of achieving a tan. Its distinction from natural sunlight lies in the fact that UV intensity, duration and ray distribution can be precisely controlled by the equipment. At TEO Beauty Centre, solarium sessions are delivered in our professional Ergoline beds — which comply with Ministry of Health standards — under the supervision of trained staff and with a personalised timing plan. A Fitzpatrick skin-type analysis is always performed beforehand; we do not recommend solarium for type I skin (very fair, burns immediately in the sun).

The greatest misconception about solariums is the belief that "longer is better". In reality, melanin (the pigment that produces a tan) production plateaus after a certain duration; excess time leads to burning and permanent pigmentation marks. For this reason we never recommend more than 6–8 minutes during a first session. After two or three sessions we gradually increase the duration to 10–12 minutes, and no more than 15 minutes, depending on your skin type. We also adhere to the European Union standard of a maximum of 60 SED (Standard Erythemal Dose) per year.

When used with care, solarium offers not only aesthetic but also health benefits. It can provide support for vitamin D deficiency caused by reduced sunlight during the winter months, seasonal depression (SAD) and acne treatment. This does not, of course, replace medical treatment; however, when used under dermatological supervision it can provide additional benefit. Solarium is strictly not recommended for those with a history of skin cancer, who are taking light-sensitive medication or who have a personal or family history of melanoma.