The Truth And Benefits Of Indoor Tanning

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As winter sets in, skin starts to become pale leading people to salons to get tan or just use their own indoor tanning bed. Yes, both are safe to use in getting the desired skin glow and in fighting seasonal affective disorder. This isn't to say that the procedure as done in salons or in respective homes does not have its own risks, which may be associated with exposure to UV rays. Many surveys indicate that indoor tanners' utilization of the procedure and tanning products is more than just on their cosmetic function.

Tanning bed-emitted UV rays allow the body create vitamin D, which can be related to colon, prostate and breast cancer prevention. However, excessive intake of this vitamin poses danger to health. Note the suggestions of health care experts that skin cancer risks outweigh any benefits offered by vitamin D.

Many or almost all of those who have tried indoor tanning confess the convenience brought by the procedure. The procedure makes sure that tanning is executed at irregular hours like early morning or late night. Healthy glow of the skin can be achieved in just two or three minutes stay on tanning ...
... bed. If done in salons, few sessions will definitely be lesser in cost when compared to a weeklong sunny locale vacation.

The mental outlook of Seasonal Affective Disorder patients becomes positive when using tanning bed as their body believes on the long hours of daylight. Take into account that the change of season directly affects the internal body clock that may result in decrease of the melatonin and serotonin levels of the body and insufficient sleep. Remember that such hormones are responsible in influencing ones happiness and mood.

On the other hand, other studies show the possibility for bed users to depend on indoor tanning, thereby developing the addiction called tanorexia. It points out the likeliness of young adults and adolescents to become addicted to it with symptoms similar to that of alcohol and drug addiction. It was found out that first-time bed users belong to the age range of 17 to 19 years old.

Notwithstanding their emotional merits and convenience, tanning beds are not regarded by professionals as safer natural sunlight alternative. Study shows that they even increase users' risk of skin cancer explaining that the UVA rays they emit may develop melanoma and cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization declares them as a carcinogen that leads to cancer. The damage caused by UVA and UV rays can also cause premature skin age making it like wrinkled and loose skin. Nevertheless, despite this declaration from health enthusiasts, many are still using them if proper instructions and guidelines are strictly followed.

Whether you opt for indoor tanning beds or other tanning products, it is still highly recommended to take caution when using them for safety purposes.

James Adams is an indoor tanning specialist who has been using tanning beds and other tanning products to his clients.

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