...o UVA can causes skin damage such as destroying skin fibers and their elasticity. On long term, we can mention premature aging and wrinkles. UVB rays only affect outermost layers of skin, but they are considered more dangerous due their burning effect.

To increase the benefits of a tan, tanning beds and sun lamps used for this purpose, emit 93% to 99% UVA radiation. That means three times the normal UVA radiation of sun exposure. By consequence, this kind ...more

Are tanning Beds Safe?

... to spot, since it results in burning, UVA rays actually penetrate deeper into the skin, so they can damage tissues under the surface where the damage is not so obvious. Both types of ultraviolet light can cause damage to the skin. Exposure over time can lead to thinner skin and interfere with the skin's natural ability to heal itself. This makes the skin more susceptible to cancer and causes it to age more quickly, resulting in early wrinkling.

Ultraviolet rays can also cause damage to the eyes. They can result in burned corneas or even cataracts. tanning customers are us...more

A tanning Bed For Home Use - Better Than The Real Thing?

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With the costs of tanning salons on the rise, many people are opting to buy their own tanning bed. You may think this to be ridiculous, considering that the cost of a tanning bed can be several thousands of dollars, however if one adds travel time, gas, and membership monthly costs over a few years it can add up. If you can afford the cost of all these things, you should be able to afford the monthly costs of financing a tanning bed for h...more

The best Self Tanners: Your New Best Friend?

...ger do you have to suffer the unnatural orange color, the intensely unpleasant odor, or the unsightly fading of the old self tanners.

Today's self tanners, at least the quality ones, are formulated to give every user an even, natural tan that lasts longer, has a deep brown undertone rather than orange or red, and fades just like a real tan.

There are even several good "spray" self tanning services offered by many tanning salons for those who don't feel comfortable with self application. I've only personally tried the Mystic Tan salon service, and it does look quite good for about two days, but it fades in to what looks similar to age spots or freckles (NOT very attractive I can assure you).

It also can have quite an overpowering smell depending on how much of the active ingredient (DHA) the particular salon has the device set to. Unfortunately, the better your tan, the stronger the smell, as this is the DHA at work giving your...more

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