The eternal wish for a proper sun-kissed glow is the reason behind the high demand for tanning beds.
Indoor tanning, a weird thing to many, is often perceived as a skin treatment. Unfortunately, users of tanning beds don't know much about indoor tanning in detail. Generally, people are taken to special tanning beds and the whole body is exposed for tanning. This often leads to chronic health issues. If you’re considering indoor tanning, learn about the following facts. Read on.
What is the process of natural tanning?
Human skin cells possess Melanocytes which produce melanin, a pigment responsible for providing skin complexion. UV-A rays emitted from sunlight oxidize melanin. This leads to the darkening of the skin. Whereas, UVB rays enhance melanin production.
How does indoor tanning work?
People before vacations show a tendency to darken their skin a bit, as confirmed by a survey. If they are not getting enough sunlight, indoor tanning is preferred. In this process, people lie on tanning beds under artificial ultraviolet lights. These are generally available in spas, salons, and hotels. The bed is called a sunbed or solarium. People think that indoor tanning is important before actual tanning on beach holidays as it might protect the skin cells from further damage. Unfortunately, indoor tanning is associated with numerous negative consequences which are described below.
Indoor base tan cannot protect your skin cells from sunlight:
Indoor tanning is not a safe option against actual tanning. Even after undergoing indoor tanning, your skin cells will be tanned while spending time in scorching sunlight. The best way to prevent tanning is to limit the exposure time. Always use sunscreen lotion with a higher SPF value to reduce the damage.
Tanning beds can change the appearance of your skin:
Both outdoor and indoor tanning promote premature skin aging. The UV rays reduce the elasticity of skin cells making your skin wrinkled. It can expose prominent stretch marks on your skin.
Indoor tanning and skin cancer:
According to scientific reports, indoor tanning is linked to the occurrence of skin cancer. As the tendency to get indoor tanning is much higher in American countries, the occurrence of skin cancer is also high in those countries. If you undergo indoor tanning, your risk of melanoma occurrence increases by 75%.
Tanning beds cannot provide sufficient vitamin D:
Many people assume that indoor tanning can lead to vitamin D synthesis in your body. Unfortunately, this is not true. Generally, UVA and UVB rays are used in tanning beds, which cannot help in vitamin D synthesis. Foods with vitamin D content are a much safer option.
Indoor Tanning may promote skin injuries:
There are many reports of skin injuries immediately after indoor tanning. Some common consequences are burns, eye injury, loss of consciousness, redness, infection, and so on.
Some people get addicted to indoor tanning, which is another bad consequence. If you are worried about sunlight, use sunscreen lotion always, even at home. Do not opt for indoor tanning.
