Tanning salons allow people to tan indoors using tanning beds that expose the skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays. While tanning provides benefits like a quicker tan and vitamin D, it also significantly increases the risk of skin cancers like melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Improperly cleaned tanning beds can also spread infections. While tanning is popular, the health risks may not make the pursuit of a tan worth it.
2. WHAT ARE THEY?
Tanning salons are facilities that offer people
the opportunity to achieve an indoor tan.
To do this they use tanning beds which are
devices that hold a person lying down, or
standing up, to give its users golden glowing
tans.
3. WHY PEOPLE TAN
People don’t have time to go to outdoor tan
because of their busy lifestyle.
Celebrities are tan, and their fans think that
they have to look that good otherwise they
are not going to be beautiful.
4. BENEFITS OF TANNING
Quicker tan in lesser time
More convenient
Control of ultraviolet rays
More privacy to user
Outdoor tanning is not possible throughout the
year
Vitamin D
Muscle pain relief
Treat skin diseases, like psoriasis and eczema
Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
5. CONSEQUENCES OF TANNING
Increases the risk of skin cancers such as
squamous cell carcinoma, basil cell carcinoma and
melanoma.
Eye cancer, also known as ocular melanoma, is a
potential risk.
Photo aging, or aging of the skin due to UV
radiation.
Improperly cleaned tanning beds can spread
diseases, such as staph infections and some STDs.
UV rays from tanning beds are more dangerous
than natural sun exposure.
6. IS IT WORTH IT?
Tanning is a part of our culture and is very
popular, but there is a downfall. Even though
we all strive to achieve beauty, it comes at a
cost. So, is getting that glowing bronze glow
worth it?