Solarium Tanning in Amman

Solarium tanning in Amman at Elixir Beauty Spa takes place in a stand-up tanning booth, booked by the minute or as a 60-minute package. Sessions last a few minutes, and the booth tans the whole body evenly without lying on a bed.

 

How does a stand-up tanning booth work?

A stand-up tanning booth is a vertical solarium with UV lamps on every side. You stand in the centre with your arms slightly raised, so the light reaches the whole body at once and there are no pressure points where skin touches a bed and stays pale. Booth sessions are measured in minutes, and the time is set according to your skin type and how tanned you already are.

 

How long should a solarium session be?

A first solarium session should be short, and the time goes up gradually over the following visits as the skin builds colour. Fair skin that burns easily needs the shortest sessions, and some very fair skin types should not use a solarium at all. Leave at least 48 hours between sessions so you can see the full colour before the next one.

 

Tanning safely

Solarium tanning exposes the skin to UV light, which ages the skin and raises the risk of skin cancer; the World Health Organization's cancer agency lists UV tanning devices among the causes of skin cancer. These rules keep the risk as low as possible:

1. Wear the protective goggles for the whole session.

2. Skip the solarium if you are sunburnt, pregnant, or taking medication that makes skin sensitive to light, such as some antibiotics and acne treatments.

3. Keep away from the solarium for about two weeks before and after IPL hair removal, peels or microneedling.

4. Moisturise after each session to keep the colour even.

 

Frequently asked questions

 

How many minutes should I tan in the booth?

Start with a short session and build up slowly. The front desk will suggest a starting time based on your skin type and any recent sun exposure.

 

Do I need to bring anything for solarium tanning in Amman?

No. Elixir provides goggles. Come with clean skin, free of perfume and heavy creams, and bring a loose top to change into afterwards.

 

How long does a solarium tan last?

A solarium tan fades as the skin renews itself, usually within one to two weeks. Regular moisturising and short top-up sessions keep the colour even.

 

Can I tan after IPL hair removal?

Wait about two weeks after IPL hair removal before using the solarium, and avoid tanning in the two weeks before your next IPL session.

 

Book a solarium session

Book online or send us a WhatsApp message, and we'll confirm a time. Elixir Beauty Spa is at Villa 34, Monawara Street, Amman, open Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm.