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Facts, Tips & Myths

All You Need to Know

How the skin tans:


Tanning takes place thanks to the invisible part of the suns rays, the UV rays. When the UV is sensed by the skin, the top layer of the skin reacts to create a protective barrier. Skin colour is a hereditary factor determined by the pigment referred to as melanin which is produced when the skin is exposed to UV light - in particular, UVB.
 

UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and is responsible for darkening existing melanin. UVB stimulates increased melanin and vitamin D production. Over-exposure to UVB will cause sunburn which must be avoided. The natural darkening of the skin helps to protect it from burning. This combination of indirect and direct pigmentation, therefore, gives an outstanding tanning experience. With a number of skin type appropriate pre-sunbathing sessions on a sunbed, you can, therefore, achieve natural protection for your skin.

The Positive Effects Of The Sun


As well as giving you a great tan, a responsible approach to sunlight or tanning in a professional tanning salon can help generate vitamin D. The UVB rays in natural as well as artificial sunlight are vital for producing the vitamin D required for good health. Vitamin D3 is especially important here, as a substantial number of independent scientific research studies have found positive health effects have been attributed to it:

Here are a few examples:

* High levels linked to reduced incidence of melanoma

* High levels linked with a lower risk of many internal cancers

* Helps skin conditions such as psoriasis

* Positive effect on bone structure

* Improvement on calcium supply

* Helps prevent osteoporosis

* Helps to stimulate the immune system

* Increase in physical and mental capacity

* Helps relieve depression

* Helps reduction in cholesterol level

* Helps to strengthen the cardiovascular system

* High level of success for treating skin diseases, e.g. acne

* Prevention of abnormal cell growth

* Lowering effect on blood pressure

* Activation of happy hormones “Endorphines”

* Improvement in general well-being

* Pre-tanning on a sunbed reduces risk of sunburn

 

 

Do You Have Any Concerns About Tanning?


Unfortunately, there are a number of misconceptions about sunbeds and sunbed use, much of which is the result of regular misinformation in the popular press. This has meant that alot of people are unsure and confused about whether it is safe to use a sunbed or sunbathe.

 

So to try and clear the facts up, here are some brief answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about sunbeds and sunbathing.

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