Tanning Guides

Each day millions of people head off to the salon for their daily tanning session. Some go to get their base tan for their vacation. Some go through the winter months to keep that golden tan. Some go all year round because it’s convenient and they feel good all over with a tan. So are tanning beds safe?

Here are 5 Facts you should know.

1. Sun Exposure Can Actually Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer

Many studies have shown that exposure to the sun in moderation on a regular basis can help prevent breast cancer, colon, and several other types of cancer.

The only reliable source of Vitamin D is the sun and it’s believed it may play a role in stopping pre-cancerous cells from reproducing. More research is currently being done.

Stats show that in parts of the world deprived of sun the overall cancer rates are higher than in those areas that have higher sun exposure. Tropical areas have overall much lower cancer rates than Northern areas.

2. People Who Are Regularly Exposed To The Sun Have Lower Malignant Melanoma Rates

Research has shown those that get regular exposure to sun actually have a lower risk of melanoma skin cancer. Recent studies show that melanoma is more common in northern areas than southern areas because of the continuous all year round exposure in southern areas.

So for example those that only get small doses of sun occasionally the risk of melanoma goes up. But for those that regularly work outside or spend a lot of time out in the sun the risk of melanoma actually goes down.

3. The Benefits of the Sun Outweigh the Risks

Melanoma kills 1200 people a year. Colon and breast cancer kill 150,000 a year. Osteoporosis affects 25 million Americans with 1.5 million suffering fractures that may lead to deal. Sun exposure reduces the risk of these other forms of cancer and provides the body with needed vitamin D. So although in some cases it may increase the risk of skin cancer the benefits far outweigh those risks.

4. Dermatologists Biased

Most of the work of a dermatologist is cosmetic in nature. Skin cancer is not and thus sometimes too much focus gets put on this one area which sometimes leads to overstatement of the issue and or not looking at the bigger picture such as lower risk of other forms of cancer.

5. Indoor Tanning Reduces Sunburn

Those that tan indoors are 85% less likely to get a sunburn. Salon staff take educating their clients seriously and play an active role in providing information to help clients tan safely.

Moderate tanning is just fine. What’s important is to avoid a sunburn. Avoiding the sun is not only practical it’s not good for your overall health. Salon staff do their part to teach clients how to tan smart.

Tanning beds provide the same benefits as the sun does but with reduced risks because the UVB rays which cause burning are not present.

Are tanning beds safe? Absolutely! When used in moderation they can provide some healthy benefits and keep you looking great!