Many individuals love to hit the tanning beds year round for that golden tan coveted by everyone from teens to the elderly, encouraging a sense of well-being, beauty and an active lifestyle. Unfortunately, tanning beds and tanning may have...
The much-coveted golden glow of the tan doesn't come without consequences. As it tans, your skin experiences a series of effects that can be damaging if not approached carefully. Tanning has benefits that go beyond appearances, though, and it can...
Tanning beds are popular around the world, especially in areas where long, cold winters prompt many women to seek out alternative sources of sunlight and warmth for that golden tan they work so hard for. Unfortunately, tanning beds, especially...
For years the effects of tanning beds have been debated by health care officials. According to the World Health Organization, UV emitting tanning beds rank on the same list as plutonium in cancer- causing forms of radiation. There is no doubt that...
Tanning beds give skin a tan, which is the skin's reaction to exposure from ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Two types of UV rays penetrate the skin: UV-B rays that penetrate the top skin layers...
Tanning beds are often used for cosmetic purposes, especially among adolescents and young adults. They emit UVA and UVB rays, both dangerous rays that affect the deep and top layers of the skin, respectively. When the skin is exposed to these UV...
Stretch marks are a common skin condition that occurs due to a combination of the over-stretching of the skin tissue and the presence of a hormone produced by the adrenal glands called cortisone. The cortisone weakens the elastic fibers of the...
Tanning become popular in 1923, when famous designer Coco Chanel set the tanning trend after fans saw her getting off her yacht. Known as a trendsetter, Chanel's tan skin became a fashion statement that quickly spread across Europe and into the...
Spray tanning offers the look of a real suntan, minus the deadly UV rays and skin damage. They are convenient if you're getting ready for a trip to the beach, preparing for a special event or if you're sensitive to sunlight. Spray tanning provides...
Tanning is a common pastime with potentially serious consequences such as skin cancer. In the United States, more than a million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. However, you can achieve...
Rarely is the deceptiveness of appearance better demonstrated than when it comes to a nice "healthy" tan. The term healthy tan is an oxymoron: the skin's tanning is its reaction to the UV rays, from which it tries to protect itself by producing...
A disturbing number of studies from around the world are blowing a hole in the theory that indoor tanning is far less damaging than outdoor tanning. The Indoor Tanning Association maintains that the negative effects of ultraviolet light "have been...
Indoor tanning beds allow people to get a tan whenever it's convenient, or at times of year they couldn't normally do so. People in colder climates can stay tan year-round, or can obtain a tan before going on vacation to a warm, sunny place in the...
The healthy glow of a tan is not always healthy, especially if you tan frequently. Because the side effects of using a tanning bed sometimes take years to show up, people are more likely to think the tanning is harmless. While the Indoor Tanning...
Research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) adds melanoma to the growing list of serious health problems linked to tanning bed use. From simple allergies to deadly melanoma skin cancer, the long-term effects of frequent...
Thousands of Americans use tanning beds each year as they get a tan indoors. However, just as there are studies about the damaging effects of the sun outdoors, there are also harmful effects of the "indoor" sun produced in tanning beds. Tanning...
With more and more researchers focusing on the negative effects of tanning, both from the sun and from tanning booths, the popularity of sunless tanning products, otherwise known as self-tanners, has begun to increase. Self-tanners allow you to...
Indoor tanning lotions are important for maintaining skin health while using indoor tanning beds and stations. The ingredients found in most indoor tanning lotions are designed to keep the skin hydrated while providing maximum tanning results....
As people learn more about the effects of ultraviolet light on our skin and how it can cause melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, many people look elsewhere to get that nice, healthy summer glow. Global warming is eating away the atmospheric barrier...
Tanning beds have long been utilized by those who desire a year 'round tan that takes less time to acquire than lying in the sun. Tanning beds work by creating an artificial sources of ultraviolet light, which is present in two forms:...
There have been plenty of studies declaring the awful effects of tanning. But, many people still choose to tan in pursuit of a darker skin color. If you decide to tan, make sure to take precautions to limit your risk of skin cancer and aging.
In pursuit of a year-round tan, tanning enthusiasts have turned to tanning beds and booths to expedite the tanning process. A tanning booth specifically allows a person to stand up while ultraviolet rays work to tan the body. Although a tanned...
If you grew up in the 1960s, 1970s or even the 1980s, you were likely one of the many people who spent hours in pursuit of the perfect suntan. Before the medical community realized the negative long-term effects of tanning, it was common practice...
If you've ever had a suntan or sunburn, you've seen some of the sun's most immediate effects on the skin. Although tanned skin is in fashion, and you may brush off a sunburn as something that can be remedied with some aloe vera, you may not...
When looking for ways to give your skin a glow with a tan, the two most common options available are the sun and tanning beds. Although both options provide the same results, each has its own set of advantages, disadvantages and dangers....
Tanning beds utilize bulbs that give off artificial light that results in a tanned appearance. While they may help a person achieve a darker tan, tanning beds have recently been under fire for being a known carcinogen--a cancer-causing agent....
Tanning is a popular pastime, but with risks of developing skin cancer increasing each time you go out into the sun unprotected, or in climates that have long months without a lot of sunshine, many have chosen to turn to indoor tanning. Although...
Indoor tanning, like outdoor tanning, requires exposure to skin damaging ultraviolet (UV) light. Sunless tanners and bronzers are alternatives to traditional tanning that do not require UV exposure. Ttanners can be temporary, like makeup, or as...
