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by Mira Williams, Mir

Tanning lamps and beds are used by tanning salons in order to achieve tan without exposure to sunlight. Ultraviolet rays are emitted by these tanning beds which help in tanning process. People who would like to improve their image usually think a tan adds to their overall personality, makes them feel better about themselves more self-confident. They they do not hesitate to undergo tanning at tanning salons. Also, tanning gets encouragement from the fashion industry and Hollywood where tanning is considered something of a fashion statement.

If some experts consider tanning beds as harmful, there are also some that say these beds have certain health benefits after proper usage. This claim is not substantiated by any major study. According to them, UV rays emitted by tanning beds can be classified into UVA and UVB rays. While UVA is the main source of tanning as it reaches deep inside the skin, UVB reaches only the surface thus causing it to burn if over-exposed. Most of the tanning beds emit 93% UVA rays which help in the tanning process and much less UVB rays that cause burning. This results in tanning in lesser time and with lesser burns as compared to tanning under direct sun. These experts also remind us that some dose of UV rays is necessary for our overall health and these should be actually availed on a regular basis.

With both the views, positive and negative, about tanning salons and tanning bed in the air, one needs to be careful while selecting a tanning salon. Check out the type of tanning bed a tanning salon is using. Check whether it is old or new and is functioning the way it should function. Check the brand of tanning bed. Next, know about the amount of UVA rays emitted by the bed. Also, check out the hygiene and upkeep of the tanning salon. Only after thoroughly satisfying yourself on all these counts, you should elect to be a member of any particular tanning salon. Make sure you do not receive tanning more frequently as that may lead to skin problems as there is very less research available in this regards.

While safer than tanning under the sun, the dangers of tanning beds still need to be understood.

If you were to ask a tanning salon owner about the dangers of tanning beds, he may tell you there aren't any, or that the risks are limited, provided you limit your time in the beds. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) disagrees.

The tanning process, whether under the sun or tanning lamps, is similar. Ultraviolet light (UV) darkens the skin pigment. There are two types of UV rays – UVA and UVB. The sun emits both types of rays, but after having discovered that UVB rays cause burning, tanning bed manufacturers switched to UVA lamps under the logic that the burning was the cause of skin problems such as premature aging, immune system deficiencies, and skin cancer.

Recent studies have proven that prolonged exposure to both types of UV rays can damage your skin as well, leading many medical professionals to warn patients about the dangers of tanning beds. Other steps recommended by the American Medical Association to protect your skin from UV damage include:

1 - Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
2 - Wear hats, long sleeves, and pants to reduce UV exposure.
3 - Wear a sunscreen with a 15 SPF or higher.
4 - Wear sunglasses that block 100 percent of all UV rays when outdoors.

This has led sun and tan worshippers to questioning how best to get the color they want without endangering their health. One answer has been to move away from tanning beds and toward spray on tanning booths. With spray on tanning, a patron stands in a booth and color is sprayed onto the skin. They then shower off the excess to reveal an almost instantaneous tan that will last several days before fading. If they want darker tans, they can go back the next day and repeat the process to build onto their existing tans. Best of all, the FDA has issued no warnings against spray on tans.

Until the dangers of tanning beds are fully understood and overcome by tanning bed manufacturers, perhaps the best rule of thumb is to proceed with caution and limit your exposure. At the very least, wear protective eye goggles, avoid tanning every day, and carefully consider your other tanning options.

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