And today, with modern tanning beds, it’s possible to keep that glow going all year round.
Unfortunately, tanning can lead to tons of problems down the road none of them any fun.
Scientists are now saying tanning in any way, shape or form is to be avoided at all costs.
Keep reading to find out why.
They also found that, surprisingly, tanning can be more deadly than smoking.
Unfortunately, cancer in darker-skinned individuals is more likely to be detected at a later, more dangerous stage.
UV radiation can also weaken the immune system, the organization adds.
Tanning can lead to serious damage for your eyes
UV exposure is very dangerous for your eyesight.
“UV damage to the eyes may result in the development of cataracts .
“UV damage is cumulative.
That’s why teens and young adults should be particularly careful to protect their eyes from sun exposure.”
The young aren’t immune
Teens are using tanning beds at an alarming rate.
An estimated71 percent of tanning salon patrons are girls and women aged 16-29.
With this new trend come horrible stories of young women in their 20s developing skin cancer.
By her sophomore year, Natalie said she usually tanned 12-15 minutes at least once a week.
“I tanned because I felt like it made me look prettier and skinner,” she said.
“My grandmother begged me not to tan because she was scared I’d get skin cancer.
I was like, ‘No, it’s not going to happen to me.'”
Natalie developedin situmelanoma, which means it is 100 percent curable.
How stupid and naive of me to say or even think such a thing.
My scars now make me look like some Frankenstein.
Tanning isn’t worth it.”
Even through cloud coverage, UV rays reach the Earth’s surface and your skin.
“Don’t be fooled by an overcast day or a cool breeze!”
says the World Health Organization.
That doesn’t mean tanning will up you body’s production.
Research indicates themajority of tanning bulbs actually emit UVA radiation and not the needed UVB radiation.
“No … no… Not understanding the facts can literally mean the difference between life and death.
When you lie in an indoor tanning bed, you are exposed primarily to UVA…
Since then, the number of cases of skin cancer has exploded.
What about a spray tan?
Unfortunately, this option may not be as safe as might be expected.
Their concerns surround dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the chemical that produces the tan.
The danger, they say, comes when patrons inhale the chemical while getting sprayed.
They also recommend wearing goggles, nose plugs and lip balm during your spray tan.
According to WebMD, you shouldcall your doctor if you have an irritated or irregular skin growth.
