Sun Tanning FAQ
If you are someone who finds yourself tanning on a frequent basis, or who lives in an area where there is a lot of sun exposure, you should know the effects of the sun and how it can lead to long-term damage. Here is an FAQ for you to follow as you try to get a tan.
So, you like to sun tan? Well, who doesn't? We all like to get some sun from time to time, whether it is for a quick tan to add tone to the skin, or to get a deep golden brown tan to try to impress people. People tan for all different reasons, it's a way of life. Here are some things to keep in mind as you sun tan.
Does the sun effect everyone equally?
Yes, the sun does have it's effects on everyone equally, to an extent. People with dark skin tones are less prone to an excessive burn or suffering from skin cancer, but they are prone to skin damage in the same manner as fair-skinned people. There is one statistic that jumped out at me, the longer people tan, the more the risk runs of getting skin cancer or another disease. If you tanned frequently in your teens, then continued into your middle ages, you run a much higher risk of skin damage than someone who stopped tanning after youth.
How is it that I have friends who tan for years on end without damage?
Consider them lucky. The more time that passes as people tan continually the better the chance they can succumb to some sort of skin damage later in life. Damage to the skin accumulates over time and wrinkles develop at a much faster rate in people who expose their bodies to the sun over a long time. That said, darker skinned people will have a longer cycle for this to occur.
Are tanning beds safe?
Oh heck no! Don't let them fool you. Most of these self-tanning options are less likely to burn your skin on contact, even after overexposure, but this does not make them safe. They may market their latest technology towards you in that manner, but it does not make them any better than any other type of exposure to UVA radiation. Some scholars believe they are actually worse than the sun. However, that topic is certainly debatable.
Whatever you do, however you choose to sun tan, be careful. The sun is a dangerous element, and if it's not respected, it can do some serious damage to your skin. Keep your guard up, keep your sunblock on, and stay hydrated if you find yourself immersed in the sun's light.
Does the sun effect everyone equally?
Yes, the sun does have it's effects on everyone equally, to an extent. People with dark skin tones are less prone to an excessive burn or suffering from skin cancer, but they are prone to skin damage in the same manner as fair-skinned people. There is one statistic that jumped out at me, the longer people tan, the more the risk runs of getting skin cancer or another disease. If you tanned frequently in your teens, then continued into your middle ages, you run a much higher risk of skin damage than someone who stopped tanning after youth.
How is it that I have friends who tan for years on end without damage?
Consider them lucky. The more time that passes as people tan continually the better the chance they can succumb to some sort of skin damage later in life. Damage to the skin accumulates over time and wrinkles develop at a much faster rate in people who expose their bodies to the sun over a long time. That said, darker skinned people will have a longer cycle for this to occur.
Are tanning beds safe?
Oh heck no! Don't let them fool you. Most of these self-tanning options are less likely to burn your skin on contact, even after overexposure, but this does not make them safe. They may market their latest technology towards you in that manner, but it does not make them any better than any other type of exposure to UVA radiation. Some scholars believe they are actually worse than the sun. However, that topic is certainly debatable.
Whatever you do, however you choose to sun tan, be careful. The sun is a dangerous element, and if it's not respected, it can do some serious damage to your skin. Keep your guard up, keep your sunblock on, and stay hydrated if you find yourself immersed in the sun's light.
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