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Tanning Bed Dangers
The use of tanning beds on a regular basis carries many hidden dangers that some regular users may not be aware of. It is important that members of a culture that idealizes tanned skin be aware of the risks involved in this 5 billion dollar industry.
A desire for some color in your skin is not out of the norm, but it becomes a dangerous fascination when people go to extremes not only to obtain a tan but when they try to speed up the process.
What's more troubling is the unregulated practice of using tanning beds. Some tanning salons have their own rules when it comes to use but for some, it's a dangerous habit that needs at least a little regulation from a third party like smoking, drug, and alcohol use.
The level of detriment regular and extended tanning bed use can cause is comparable to known dangers of smoking. Cancers and the disruption of bodily functions are very real threats of both habits. Tanning beds can also cause burns and damage to the eyes. Those looking for faster results may suffer from drug induced photosensitivity.
The damamge to the skin begins with burns and dry, itchy skin. That is just the short term effect. Over the course of extended use, the skin ages prematurely and results in wrinkles and sagging not to mention the greatly increased risk of various forms of skin cancer.
Some people choose to speed up the tanning process by using drugs that make the skin more susceptible to ultraviolet rays. The drugs increase the skins sensitivity to the rays which results in more frequent burns.
We can only expect those who stand to profit from these products to push it on the consumer with all their marketing might. Unknowning consumers decide to buy into the marketing even though the ingredients in their dangerous quantities are not FDA approve, and strongly advised against by most health experts.
As with everything a person encounters in life, it is important to educate ourselves about the pros and cons of any decision we make. Those looking to use a tanning bed need to be aware of the risk and the precautionary practices they should follow.
Numerous health associations recommend DHA based products such as tanning lotions and bronzers that work on the skin to change the color. Bronzers are like make up that merely cover the skin. Since they do not enter the body, they are relatively safe and can provide the tan without the risks.
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