At Slim’s Sunset Spa, we often hear babes ask: “If I’m tanning in a hybrid bed, am I getting enough red light?”
It’s a great question—and the answer might surprise you! Both Red Light Therapy and Hybrid Tanning Beds use red light, but the delivery, intensity, and purpose are very different. Let’s break it down.,
Red Light Therapy (Dedicated Treatment)
Red Light Therapy is all about skin and wellness—with zero UV involved. This means it’s focused solely on helping your skin look and feel its best.
✨ How It Works:
• Uses 100% red light wavelengths for maximum results.
• Penetrates deep into the skin to stimulate collagen & elastin.
• Helps smooth fine lines, reduce acne, and calm inflammation.
• Boosts circulation, muscle recovery, and skin healing.
🌸 Think of it as a rejuvenation-only treatment—pure, powerful, and designed to give your skin the TLC it deserves.
Hybrid Tanning Beds
Hybrid tanning beds combine UV tanning bulbs with a few red light bulbs. This means you’re getting a beautiful bronze glow while also enjoying a light dose of skin rejuvenation.
✨ How It Works:
• UV bulbs activate melanin to build your tan.
• Limited red light bulbs provide some skin wellness benefits.
• Sessions are shorter and focus primarily on tanning results.
🌸 The catch? Because these beds balance UV and red light, the amount of red light exposure is much less compared to a dedicated Red Light Therapy session.
The Key Difference: Lack of Red Light in Hybrids
Here’s where most people get confused:
• In Hybrid Beds: UV is the priority. Red light is more of a bonus feature, not the star of the show. You’ll tan beautifully, but the skin rejuvenation benefits are mild.
• In Red Light Therapy Beds: Every second of your session is dedicated to delivering maximum red light exposure—which means noticeable results in skin texture, firmness, and recovery.
🌟 Which One is Right for You?
It all comes down to your glow goals:
• ✨ Choose Red Light Therapy if your priority is skin wellness, anti-aging, collagen boost, and repair.
• ☀️ Choose Hybrid Tanning if you want a golden tan and a little extra skin support along the way.
💡 The Bottom Line
Hybrid tanning is an amazing multitasker—you get bronzed skin plus a touch of red light. But if you’re serious about the rejuvenating benefits of red light, nothing compares to a dedicated Red Light Therapy session.
Either way, Slim’s Sunset Spa has you covered. Whether you’re after pure wellness, bronzed beauty, or BOTH, we’ll help you glow your way.
