🔴 Red Light Therapy vs. Traditional Tanning: What’s the Difference and Why You Should Try Both

At BodyBing Tanning, we’re more than just a tanning salon—we’re a full-on glow and wellness experience. And if you’ve been hearing about red light therapy but aren’t sure how it differs from traditional tanning, or why we offer hybrid beds that do both, we’re here to break it down for you.

Let’s compare red light therapy and tanning, and why combining both might be your new secret weapon for glowing, healthy skin.

Traditional Tanning: What It Does

Traditional UV tanning beds expose your skin to a combination of UVA and UVB light, which helps your body produce melanin—the pigment that gives you that sun-kissed color.

Benefits of UV Tanning:

• Fast color and base tan development

• Increases Vitamin D production

• Boosts mood—especially in gloomy Michigan winters

• Confidence boost with a natural glow

But moderation is key! At BodyBing, our premium beds are designed to give you results in just 2–3 visits per week, without overexposing your skin.

Red Light Therapy: What It Does

Unlike tanning beds, red light therapy doesn’t tan your skin—it rejuvenates it. We use safe, non-UV wavelengths (typically 660nm) that penetrate deep into your skin to promote cellular repair, collagen production, and circulation.

Benefits of Red Light Therapy:

• Smooths fine lines and boosts collagen

• Fades acne scars and evens skin tone

• Reduces inflammation and promotes healing

• Helps with joint pain and muscle recovery

• Pairs beautifully with UV tanning for better skin texture

  
  

The Hybrid Experience: Best of Both Worlds

Here’s where BodyBing stands out. Many of our most popular beds are hybrid beds, which combine traditional UV tanning with red light therapy in the same session.

What does that mean for you?

• Tan smarter, not harder: build a glow while improving skin health

• Less redness, more radiance: red light helps minimize post-tan irritation

• Wellness meets beauty: walk out feeling energized, not just bronzed

It’s the perfect blend for anyone who wants color + care in one experience.

KBL Alpha Hybrid 8000 - Traditional UV and Red Light Therapy with 3 level settings

So Which One Should You Choose?

Want a deeper glow? Go with UV tanning. Want to improve your skin? Try red light therapy. Want both? Go hybrid. Or better yet—join our All-Inclusive Plan and use every service anytime.

Available Now at Both BodyBing Locations

Whether you’re in Troy, MI or Shelby Township, MI we offer:

• Full-body LED Red Light Therapy

• Hybrid red light tanning beds

• UV tanning stand up units

• Infrared Wellness Cocoon Spa pod to really relax, detox and feel energized

• And custom airbrush + our automated Pura Spray Tans if you want to skip UV altogether!

Ready to Glow Differently?

Come try it for yourself. Your first visit is free—choose Sun, Spray, or Spa and experience BodyBing’s full spectrum of glow.

Stop in at our Troy or Shelby locations for

Your glow, your way.