Why Spray Tans Are Safer Than Sunbeds | Bristol Guide

A professional spray tan allows you to enjoy a healthy-looking glow without exposing your skin to harmful UV damage.

One of the biggest benefits is arriving on holiday already bronzed — meaning there’s often less pressure to spend hours in the sun trying to tan quickly.

Many people overdo sun exposure during the first few days of a holiday, leaving their skin burnt, sore and damaged for the rest of the trip.

With a spray tan, you can feel more confident immediately while still enjoying the sunshine more safely.

The Risks of Sunbeds and Excessive Sun Exposure

Many people still use sunbeds or spend long periods sunbathing in order to achieve a tan — but regular UV exposure can have serious effects on both your skin health and overall health.

UV rays from both the sun and sunbeds can contribute to:

✖ premature ageing  ✖ fine lines and wrinkles  ✖ pigmentation and sun spots
✖ collagen breakdown  ✖ loss of skin elasticity  ✖ increased skin cancer risk

In fact, according to Cancer Research UK:


☀️ Using sunbeds before the age of 35 increases your risk of melanoma skin cancer by around 75%.

☀️ Around 9 in 10 melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK are linked to too much UV exposure.

☀️ Melanoma skin cancer incidence rates in the UK have more than doubled since the early 1990s.

Melanoma is one of the most serious forms of skin cancer, and rates of skin cancer continue to rise in the UK every year.

Many people don’t realise that sunbeds can expose the skin to intense UV radiation, often stronger than midday Mediterranean sun.

While a tan may temporarily make the skin look healthier, UV exposure actually damages the skin over time — accelerating visible signs of ageing and affecting long-term skin health.

Why More People Are Choosing Spray Tans Instead

Many clients choose professional spray tans because they:

☀️  provide instant confidence ☀️  help skin look healthier and more radiant
☀️ create an even, natural-looking colour ☀️  enhance photos and special occasions
☀️ help you feel more confident in summer clothes

☀️  avoid the damage associated with excessive sun exposure and sunbeds 

One of the biggest benefits is arriving on holiday already bronzed, helping reduce the temptation to spend hours trying to tan quickly in strong sun.  Many clients find this encourages a slower, safer approach to tanning and sun exposure— without sacrificing confidence or wanting to feel glowing on holiday.

At Jax-Glam Beauty in Bristol, spray tans are customised to suit your natural skin tone and desired level of glow for a more natural, flattering result.

Modern spray tanning formulas have improved hugely over the years.

Professional spray tans are now designed to develop into a more natural-looking colour and can be tailored to suit your skin tone and desired depth of tan.

When applied correctly, a spray tan should simply look like healthy, sun-kissed skin — not orange or streaky.

Enjoy the Sunshine Safely

Enjoying sunshine is one of the best parts of summer — and this blog isn’t about avoiding the sun completely.

It’s about helping people enjoy a healthy glow more safely, while protecting their skin long-term.

Using SPF daily, avoiding excessive UV exposure and choosing safer alternatives such as spray tanning can all help support healthier skin.