Friday, November 20, 2009

Are tanning beds less safe than being in the real sun a lot? If so, how? How can I be safest in tanning bed?

I'm only going for a month before vacation this summer, so that I don't get charbroiled in the Caribbean, so please no lectures about how its going to kill me and how superficial people are these days...Anyways, thanks in advance.

Are tanning beds less safe than being in the real sun a lot? If so, how? How can I be safest in tanning bed?
Using a tanning bed is much safer than the sun. It is a much more controlled environment. Remember that too much of anything is bad for you.
Reply:Tanning beds are unsafe!





A lady suffered 60% burns to her body due to faulty sun bed (it was in my papaers here in uk and on news!)





I would advise using strongest facter of sun tan lotion and protect your skin and stay out of sun when it's at its hottest!





Have a good holiday.
Reply:tanning beds and the sun are equally unhealthy. thats the truth, sorry. try a tanning lotion, that is healthy and works! but tanning beds and the sun are equally bad.
Reply:bed are 10 times worst then sun...you will get skin canser eather way if you want it fast then go into the bed
Reply:Tanning beds DO NOT PROTECT YOU FROM BURNING. especially in the Caribbean. I have personally witnessed a women being helicoptered off the islands because she was so sun burned, her skin cracked, blistered and weeped.


For the Caribbean put sun blocker on constantly. You are not a native. You WILL burn, and you can get skin cancer.
Reply:20 mins in a tanning bed = 4 hours in the sun. Wear sun Block in the tanning bed


Have a Great vacation


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Reply:the safest way would to apply a fake before you go. that way when you hit the beach you won't look pale. i don't think sunbeds are that safe so i would suggest just getting the real thing and sitting on a beach is much more fun than lying in a cramped booth.
Reply:I think that both the sun and tanning beds are bad for you when used for long periods of time. I would just use the self-tanning lotions and sprays it is way more safe.
Reply:Tanning beds give off 30 times more UV rays than the Sun in the same amount of time. You choose...
Reply:I work for a dermatologist and she always trys to get her patients to stop tanning. Tanning in any form damages the skin, and makes you at higher risk for getting skin cancer later in life. It also ages you prematurely, so if you don't tan now you won't look like a Sharpei puppy by the time you're 40. You might think about getting a spray-on tan right before you go on vacation so at least you won't look too "white". Then when you're on vacation use lots and lots of sunscreen.
Reply:NEITHER ARE SAFE NO TYPE OF TAN IS SAFE IT DAMAGES THE SKIN!


2 comments:

  1. Water, Sun, Air, Food.

    Life does not exist without these 4 things. Check out http://www.skincancer.org/Corporate-Council.html and you will see a list of pharma and sunscreen companies funding the stay out of the sun message. Everything in moderation, but saying no such thing as a safe tan is like saying no such thing as a safe swim.

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  2. OK here is the real deal. Tanning in a tanning bed is in fact a whole lot safer. The reason is because you are in a controlled environment and can determine exactly how much exposure you are receiving. Outside you have no control and are much more likely to cause skin damage. To tan smart ask the salon representative to determine your skin type - use the exposure schedule on the bed itself to determine length of session and use a tanning lotion designed for indoor tanning. Then get bronze and beautiful and enjoy your vacation. Simple stuff girl- have fun!

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