I know that for the most part we are lucky out here in CA, with seemingly perpetual sunshine. But even out here the sun worship is not limited to the out doors. Tanning beds and spa’s are rampant as I’m sure they are for all of us on sharenotes.com. I was reading today, that a new study has classified Tanning Beds (or more specifically the ultraviolet light they use to crisp you up) to be as dangerous as Arsenic. The study reveals that the risk of Skin Cancer goes up 75% when tanning beds are used before the age of 30!
I bring it up because most of us on sharenotes.com are in that category and the need for a deep brown tan sometimes feels like a necessity. I know that more than a few of you use tanning beds (it’s okay you can admit it) to launch your skin tone into levels of the Hollywood elite. I know some girls here at my school that go religiously, weekly and in some crazy cases, daily! I can’t help but worry a little for some of my friends.
Of course studies are never completely conclusive and I’m sure many people will ignore their findings. I have a feeling that Tanning Spa’s are in no real danger of loosing any serious business. What do you think sharenotes.com? Leave your comments below.
Personally, I find tanning beds just creepy. Why not actually go outside and enjoy a nice day? Besides, I’m Asian, and it’s an Asian thing to prefer pale skin anyway… so even though I tan ridiculously easily, I’m more likely to be caught hiding in the shade or slathering on some SPF50.
This is not a surprise to hear how dangerous tanning beds are. I have heard for years they are as bad if not worse than getting sun-burned outdoors,which translates into the same cancer danger as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. Is it worth getting a tan when you are young if your skin is going to look like shoe leather when you are older? I think not. Use a good sunblock outside and (in the famous words of Nancy Reagan) just say “No” to tanning beds.
I’m not surprised that tanning beds turn out to be this dangerous. I have heard for years that they have the same cancer danger as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day; I would say to steer clear of them and use a good sunblock outdoors.