Are UV beds worse than the sun?
Are UV beds worse than the sun?
The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that tanning beds produce 100 times more UV levels, or the expected intensity of ultraviolet radiation, than what you would get from the sun. This can severely damage the external and internal structures of your eyes and eyelids.
What is the safest way to tan?
Use self-tanner The only safe way to tan is to use a self-tanning product or get a spray tan. Most self-tanning products and sprays are safe and FDA approved. These cosmetics do not penetrate the skin to cause harm like UV rays, and instead, just coat the outer layer.
Do tanning beds have a lot of radiation?
Tanning beds use fluorescent bulbs that emit mostly UVA, with smaller doses of UVB. The UVA radiation is up to three times more intense than the UVA in natural sunlight, and even the UVB intensity may approach that of bright sunlight.
Are there any benefits to tanning beds?
Several health benefit claims such as improved appearance, enhanced mood, and increased vitamin D levels have been attributed to tanning. Furthermore, the Indoor Tanning Association claims that “catching some rays may lengthen your life” [5]. Exposure to sunlight has been linked to improved energy and elevated mood.
How can I protect my skin in a tanning bed?
There are safe ways to tan, you just need to be careful and protect yourself.
- Fake it.
- If you are out in the sun, always use sun cream with a minimum SPF 15 which also contains good UVA protection (the more stars the better).
- Put your sun cream on before you go out!
- Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply!
How do I protect my skin in a tanning bed?
Can tanning help you lose weight?
Tanning Sessions Can Reduce Weight Being exposed to sources of UV-light ensures that the metabolism in a person’s body is increasing. This is done so by nudging the thyroid gland for being even more active. This increase in the metabolism more often than not reflects in a substantial weight loss for you.
