Tanning systems

An improved tanning system involves the use of a film of material which is permeable to ultra-violet light and which is adapted to be laid on part of a human body, for example the torso. The film is covered in certain desired regions with a material which is impermeable to ultra-violet light which regions are surrounded by regions which are only slightly permeable to ultra-violet light. When a person wearing the film is subjected to tanning, the result is improved appearance of the torso, for example, the person may look fitter, slimmer and/or more muscular. The tanning may be achieved by either natural sunlight or by means of a sunbed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
This invention relates to improved techniques for tanning the skin. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
According to the invention, there is provided a film of material which is 
permeable to ultra-violet light and which is adapted to be laid on a part 
of the human body, wherein the film is covered in certain desired regions 
with a material which is impermeable to ultra-violet light. 
The impermeable regions are desirably surrounded by regions which are only 
slightly permeable to ultra-violet light. The latter regions may be graded 
between the impermeable regions and the remainder of the film whereby 
permeability is increased with increasing distance from the impermeable 
regions. 
Preferably, the film is adapted to be fitted to a human torso and the 
impermeable regions are so arranged as to improve the appearance of a body 
which is subjected to tanning either by natural sunlight or by a sunbed. 
The film may be provided with fastening tapes or other suitable fastening 
means for this purpose. The film may have the shape of either a male or a 
female torso. Alternatively, the film may be adapted to be fitted to a 
human face or limb. 
The film is desirably made of a transparent plastics material.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
Referring to the drawings, a film 1 according to the invention is coated 
with regions 2 of a material which is impermeable to ultra-violet light 
and further regions 3 which are only partially permeable to ultra-violet 
light. 
In use, the film is laid onto the front of a human torso and the individual 
concerned then subjects himself to tanning either by natural sunlight or 
in a sunbed as shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings. It has been found that, 
after a comparatively short period of time, the appearance of the body can 
be dramatically improved making the subject look fitter, slimmer and more 
muscular as is illustrated by FIGS. 3 and 4 of the drawings which show the 
same person before and after tanning with a film according to the 
invention. 
The invention is not restricted to use by males but could also be used by 
females although in that case the impermeable regions will be altered in 
order to give the female torso a flattering appearance after tanning. The 
film could also be used on other parts of the body, for example the limbs 
or the face, for example to highlight cheekbones in order to give a 
slimmer look to the face.