Do I really need to wear goggles while tanning?

ABSOLUTELY! It’s the 101 of tanning! Your skin can tan, but your eyes can't. All tanning salons are required by law to supply customers with proper eye protection. This eyewear must meet federal government standards by blocking 99% of UVA and UVB rays. Closing your eyelids, wearing sunglasses, or using cotton pads over your eyes is not good enough. UV rays easily pass through these things and reach your eyes.