What Is the Difference Between Tanning in a Tanning Bed & Tanning in the Sun?
Many people look forward to lying on the beach, soaking up the sun, and getting a deep dark tan. Others want instant gratification and opt for tanning salons instead. There is a great deal of controversy about both methods of getting a sun-kissed glow. To tan or not to tan? The answers are below. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Over 30 million American in the northern states alone flock to indoor tanning beds. Some do it for vanity, others do it for relaxation, and some do it as an alternative to outdoor tanning.
Benefits
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Getting a certain amount of sunlight is important and necessary for optimal health. Sun exposure and sun tanning lamps promote the production of and are responsible for 90 percent of Vitamin D in the body. Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and for inhibiting the growth of abnormal (cancer) cells.
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Effects
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When tanning outdoors, the risk of sunburn, heat exhaustion and skin cancer are inherent. Indoor tanning is done in a controlled environment minimizing the chance of sunburn and overexposure.
Considerations
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Sun tanners who use indoor tanning salons are less likely to burn both when tanning outdoors and indoors. Outdoor tanners do reap the benefits of being outdoors and in the fresh air.
Features
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In the United States and Canada, indoor tanning is regulated by the government. Tanning beds, lotions and session times are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Health Canada.
Function
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There is a place and there is space for safe tanning. Both indoor and outdoor tanning can be done effectively and safely. Convenience, time, enjoyment, opportunity, and cost are some considerations that can affect your choice.
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