Information on Solarium
The term "solarium" was once used to describe a room in the house made up almost completely of windows, similar to a sunroom. More recently, this word has been used as a synonym for tanning beds or sunbeds. Does this Spark an idea?
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How Solariums Work
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Solariums work by exposing the skin to ultraviolet rays. When ultraviolet rays hit the skin, the body produces more melanin, a pigment that makes the skin darker.
Strength of Rays
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The UV rays emitted by tanning beds are much stronger than the sun in the middle of the day. Because of this, both tanning and skin damage occur more quickly.
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Solarium Dangers
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Even the "less harmful" UVA rays have been linked to skin cancer. In fact, these rays are more dangerous in some cases, because they penetrate deeper than UVB rays. Because of this, solarium tanning should be kept to a minimum.
Concerns about Medications
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Individuals who take certain antidepressants, antibiotics, and blood pressure medication should avoid solariums altogether. These medications make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet rays.
Pregnancy
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Solarium tanning is not recommended for women who are pregnant. Even though the rays never make it past the skin, tanning may cause the body to overheat, which is not good for the fetus.
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References
- Photo Credit sexy tanning image by Alfonso d'Agostino from Fotolia.com
