Tanning Beds
Tanning Bed
Information
Tanning beds are very popular. Before you use tanning
beds you should know a little about them.
There are people who are really against tanning beds
because of the risks of skin cancer. Others believe that
moderate tanning in tanning beds is safe.
Another concern of those wanting to use tanning beds is
the risk of AIDS or STD’s. If the tanning beds in the
salon you use are properly cleaned this should not be a
problem.
It may be a better idea to tan in tanning beds than in
the sun. When you use tanning beds the conditions are
controlled and you will not have to worry about
sunburn.
When using tanning beds you have a choice of what to
wear. Most people choose to wear nothing in tanning beds
while others wear a swimsuit, shorts or underwear.
There is a myth that you can roast your internal organs
when using tanning beds. This is not true and is nothing to
worry about.
Do you need to wear protective eyewear in tanning beds?
Always!
If you itch after using tanning beds it is probably
because you have dry skin or a photosensitive reaction. You
may need to stop using the tanning beds if this is an
ongoing problem.
Scars will not tan well in tanning beds or in the sun.
It is a good idea to use a sunscreen so the scar will not
burn.
Some people worry about their hair color being changed
when they use tanning beds. If this does happen, it should
be a very slight color change.
Tanning beds are an easy and fast way to tan. Use common
sense and know the risks before you tan.