Beautiful tan used to be an indicator of success and wealth, but now, thanks to sunbeds, everyone can get it. Meanwhile, sunbeds are considered to be dangerous. Is it a myth, or should they be banned? Let's figure this out.

Main Reasons

For Visiting

People go to sunbeds for various reasons. The key of them include:

• Changing skin tone.
• Getting rested looks.
• Drying rash.

Against Visiting

Tanning salons use mainly UVA radiation that prevents burns but causes photo-aging and contributes to melanoma development. Meanwhile, it is 10-15 times more intense than the natural radiation. So, 20 minutes under the lamps is equivalent to several hours in the sun without protection.

Experts' Opinion

In a few words, experts claim that sunbeds should be banned. According to the British Medical Association, ten years of tanning increases the risk of skin cancer by 20%. Another Sweden research showed that 55% of women who visited sunbeds several times a month had melanoma.

The British Medical Association and the Institute of Cancer Research thoroughly investigated the potential side effects of artificial tanning and officially banned teens 16 and under from using sunbeds. A similar law was introduced in California. In 27 other states, teenagers need parental consent.

Conclusion

Though we can hardly say that artificial tanning is healthy, everyone should decide on this matter themselves. However, before visiting a salon, it's always better to consult a dermatologist to check whether you have any contra-indications