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Is a tanning bed safer to use than artificial chemical tanning?
A tanning bed is not safer than chemical tans, as there is no risk of skin cancer or premature aging from the chemicals as there is from tanning beds and UV rays.
What are the benefits of sunless tanning?
Sunless tanning is much better than being in the sun all the time. The sun will age your skin dramatically and there is a risk of skin cancer.
When you compare tanning in the sun as opposed to tanning in a tanning bed is one safer then the other?
The basic thing of tanning is you know when you've had enough son. If you start to feel overheated, sick, and have a headache than you've tanned long enough! Tanning to much can result in skin cancer. Also remember tanning now you may feel sexy, but think about when you an elder with dry wrinkly skin from sun damage, I bet you'll regret it then.
How is tanning bad?
Tanning is bad because 7 out of 10 people will get skin cancer. That means if 10 people went to a tanning bed regularly, 7 of those people will more than likely have skin cancer.
Can you tan after you get your nipple pierced?
Yes you can but keep tanning lotions away from the nipples and piercings. Tanning causes the tissue or skin to tighten to guard from the UV light, tanning lotions cause the skin to relax allowing more melanin to come to the surface and the skin to darken in color. This relaxing and contracting or the skin toughens it and will over time make the skin tough almost like leather. After tanning I would recommend you rinse the piercings under running water or in the shower your choice. Other than that Happy Piercings.
Does tanning equipment cause cancer?
It is possible to get skin cancer from tanning equipment like tanning beds. The UV lighting that is used can so strong that an over exposure to it can actually damage your skin faster (because it's so close to your skin) than if you were to try to tan in the sun.
Can tanning even your skin tone?
It could appear so at first, but over time the skin damage it causes makes the skin more uneven. Alternatives to tanning are false tanning or trying some of that jerggins stuff or just being happy with your skin tone. If you do decide to tan, use sunscreen and don't go to tanning salons as they are even more damaging to skin than the sun itself because they concentrate straight UV rays to the skin.
How dangerous are tanning machines for your skin?
Tanning machines are not much more dangerous than the sun. However, tanning machines can damage your eyes night vision. When using tanning machines it is important to cover up your eyes.
Is the exposure to a tanning lamp the same as exposure to the sun?
Tanning lamps are just as bad for your skin as prolonged exposure to the sun. Tanning lamps emit the same Ultra violet rays that can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, and skin cancer. Tanning lamps allow you to control your exposure to UVA rays, unlike out door tanning. However, tanning lamps can be two to three times more powerful than outside exposure to the sun. For information on the risks of tanning go to the FDA Risks of Tanning.
What are the advantages of TAN?
Benefits of Sunless Tanning Self-tanners do more than just make your skin seem gorgeously bronzed. Additionally, these items are excellent for your skin; they hide flaws and protect you from the sun's harmful rays. Here are seven advantages of sunless tanning: Protect Your Skin from Sun Exposure Your Skin Will Look Flawless as You’ll Cover Skin Imperfections You’ll Save Time Getting Ready Sunless Tanning Products are Good For Your Skin You’ll Look More Toned You’ll Feel More Confident Your Tan Will Look Even, and You Won’t Look Orange
Indoor tanning safer then outdoor?
the key to tanning is to avoid over-exposure. It is easy to avoid over exposure when tanning indoors because you know the prescise uva and uvb and time exposed. UVB is responsible for natural Vitamin D production in the body, and much much more intense than UVA. So limit your time.
Is it safe to stay in a tanning bed for more than an hour?
The maximum time in a tanning bed can be from 10 - 20 minutes, depending on your skin type and the equipment used.
