Commercial Tanning Beds VS Sun Bathing – Which method is safer?
Commercial tanning beds allow you to have a year so. Those of us who like the healthy, sun kissed look are quite familiar with both methods. But the question is, what method is safer and less harmful to the skin?
In recent years, we are increasingly aware of the fact that the sun does indeed damage the skin causing premature aging and cause more serious illnesses like skin cancer. As a result many of us have taken precautionary measures like applying sunscreen before going out, or even limit our exposure to the sun as much as possible.
However, one need not completely give up tanning; can still get a fabulous healthy glow of a commercial tanning bed.
How Commercial Tanning Beds Work?
Commercial tanning beds come in two forms: vertical and horizontal. You may lie down or stand while tanning, whichever is most comfortable for you. These capsule tanning beds have a lid that is lined with tubular ultraviolet lamps and a glass or a plastic bench that you can relax. The lamps are quartz which allows their internal air pressure is higher than regular ultraviolet lamps while filtering unwanted UVB rays.
All commercial tanning beds have a timer that automatically shuts off the lights at the scheduled time, as a requirement of FDA regulations. The current process of tanning is made possible by UVB and UVA artificial, having the same exact composition of the sun. So the question remains: How safe are these commercial tanning beds?
Studies of people who frequented tanning beds have found that excessive exposure to tanning beds can cause as much damage as the sun. Other studies have found that people who regularly as commercial tanning beds can withstand radiation levels in the eye as much as 100 times that of outdoor sunlight.
The benefits of natural sunlight
The advantage of natural sun exposure is that the sun produces melanin (the pigment that protects skin from UV rays naturally) in their skin. Sunlight also stimulates production of vitamin D in the body.
Conclusion
While you keep your sun bathing to a minimum and always apply Sun protection lotion, there is no reason to hide the sun. At the same time, if not become excessive with your visits to the Hall of commercial tanning bed, there is no reason why you should not have a healthy glow during Christmas time. As we all know, everything in moderation is healthy.