The Dangers of Tanning Beds--"Spray it, dont bake it"

I used to frequent the tanning bed quite often when I was a young'n. I found it really helped reduce the appearance of my acne scaring. BUT now, I truly know how damaging they are. I have been through so many awful experiences with friends, bad burns, and skin cancer scares. It is just not worth it.

That's why I started offering spray tanning. I know how rockin' an awesome tan can really boost your confidence. It improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks, highlights muscle tone and helps give you a leaner look, you look well rested and refreshed, your teeth look whiter....I could go on and on. And I give my clients those results in under 15 minutes, and its INSTANT.

I also wanted to share the true dangers of tanning beds. Everyone keeps saying things like, "its nice to have that 20 min of relaxation in the tanning bed. Its warm and its like a little getaway." Or, "Its a good source of Vitamin D. I always feel better after having a tan." Well- I here is a good suggestion, Try yoga or meditating. That's a nice 20 min breather to yourself. Or take some vitamin D supplements, take a walk outside, it may be cold right now, but its totally worth it rather than experiencing this.....

 

See those goggle marks around her eyes? They’re a dead giveaway of a tanning-bed baker. If she had skipped the fryer, her whole face would be as clear of damage as those reverse raccoon eyes are! Regular use of tanning beds escalates sun damage big time. It actually quadruples the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a study from the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center and School of Public Health. The International Agency for Research on Cancer, an affiliate of the World Health Organization, lists ultraviolet (UV) tanning devices among the most dangerous cancer-causing substances. Feeling guilty about having tanned back in the day? Don’t worry too much. The risk of melanoma depends more on how much a person tans than on their age.
-Womens Health Magazine.

Every year more than one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the United States. Despite this fact, hundreds of thousands of people routinely visit tanning salons.
Are tanning booths less dangerous than tans from the sun? The fact is that the UVA rays that are emitted from the Ultraviolet A light sources in tanning salons are two to three times more powerful than the UVA rays which occur naturally from the sun.

What are the long-term effects of UV exposure?


Over time, the effects of too much UVA exposure can lead to eye damage, immune system changes, cataracts, wrinkles and premature aging of the skin, and skin cancers. Look at your own skin and compare areas such as the front of your hands and your face to areas that are almost never exposed to solar radiation. The difference in skin texture, tone, wrinkles, ect. that you see are caused by exposure to the sun.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and approximately 90% of all skin cancers can be traced to UV exposure. Skin cancer most often occurs on the face, and almost never on the buttocks, inner thighs, or under the arms. The three main types of skin cancer are melanoma, basal-cell carcinoma, and squamous-cell carcinoma. Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and its incidence is rapidly rising in women under 40.

Warning Signs of Skin Cancer


As with many cancers, early detection and treatment offers your best chance of remission and survival. Here are some signs that may indicate skin cancer:

• A skin abnormality that increases in size and appears multicolored, pink, red, black, brown, tan, pearly, translucent, or tan.
• A mole that changes color, textures, grows, becomes irregular in shape, or that is bigger than a pencil eraser.
• A spot or growth that continually itches, hurts, becomes crusty, scabs, or bleeds.
• An open sore that does not heal after 4 weeks or one that heals and reopens.

Regular skin self-exams could save an estimated 4,500 lives annually. Anytime you are concerned about a growth or spot on your skin, it is best to seek the advice of your physician.

Protecting Your Skin


Most of us know the importance of using a sunscreen to help prevent damaging rays from penetrating our skin. Using the proper SPF for your skin type and circumstances may lower your risk of skin cancer, however sunscreens will not undo damage that has already been done to your skin.
Those who seek their tans from tanning salons should be aware of recent research classifying tanning booths as a known carcinogen and keep these points in mind:

• Those who burn easily or never tan in the sun should not use tanning salons.
• Check with your pharmacist for possible drug interactions.
• UV radiation can aggravate cold sores in people who are prone to them.
• Always use the protective goggles which should be available at the tanning salon. Your eyes can be severely burned by the intense UV rays emitted by the light source.

-womenshealth.about.com


Come and visit me for your spay tan! Send me an email if you have any questions at all about how it works, how long it lasts what to expect anything at all!
It is SO worth it, so much better than exposing your skin to all sorts of UV damage. And best of all its INSTANT with NO ORANGE TINT!

You will FALL IN LOVE with your gorgeous spray tan!

beautybar@krystieann.com
705.716.5071

XO
Krystie Ann