Have you ever used a tanning bed before? If so, you may want to reconsider your tanning options the next time you go. A tan is regularly observed as cosmetically appealing and as an outward indication of good wellbeing. A tan is really an indication of skin harm. Skin cells that have been harmed by bright UV radiation deliver a greater amount of the color melanin and that is the thing that creates the tan. Many individuals today still want a tan in spite of the way that tanning beds are known to be related with premature skin aging, spread of various diseases, and the increase of the risk for melanoma and other types of cancer.
First off, tanning can lead to premature skin aging which is the noticeable loss of a glowing complexion, paired with dark circles, fine lines or dry, less elastic skin. Tanning beds have a constant flow of long-wave UV-B rays which causes a more rapid tanning and burning of the skin cells, which is why the skin ages faster than normal. In conclusion the UV rays of the tanning bed, which affect the deeper layers of skin, are responsible for this negative effect.
Second, tanning beds that are not adequately cleaned and sanitized between utilizations can result in the spread of diseases. Everything from athlete's foot to lice, jock itch, staph infections, herpes, warts, or STDs. A dirty tanning bed is the place for…show more content… The tanning bed is a very dangerous tool to try to become what today’s society considers beautiful. Tanning beds can cause premature skin, spread various diseases, and cause different types of cancer. There is no such thing as a “safe” tan and especially not one that came from a tanning bed. It's time we rethink our position on the standards of beauty. Tan really is not beautiful; it is a walking advertisement for skin
