Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Five Reasons To Use A Tanning Bed


Most people love the golden honey-like skin tone achieved by relaxing in a warm tanning bed. While the obvious appeal is the attractive skin and glowing complexion, there are many dermatological health benefits associated with the use of "synthetic sunshine".

Vitamin D Production - Vitamin D has been proven by scientists to reduce the risk of certain types of skin cancer. Coincidentally, it has also been proven that ultra violet rays help produce vitamin D beneath the epidermal surface. A combination of drinking enough milk and getting enough sun can help ensure your body produces the significant amount of vitamin D to keep your skin healthy. The use of tanning beds can help you get those much-needed ultra violet rays, even when the sun is not shining.

Psoriasis Treatment - People who suffer from psoriasis are perfect candidates for tanning bed treatments. Psoriasis is a epidural condition that produces dry, red, flaky patches on the skin that look almost like inflamed warts. This condition is quite uncomfortable for its victims as a great deal of flaking, itching and sometimes bleeding will occur. This unsightly condition can be relieved and controlled with frequent tanning bed visits. You should always consult with a dermatologist before administering such treatment, but if it works for you you'll save a fortune on cetaphil and desonide compound moisturizers and $80 per bottle Clobex sprays.

Acne Reduction - Since tanning enhances a clear, healthy and glowing facial complexion, many sun-worshipers find that tanning helps them maintain a clear and blemish-free appearance. With acne medications that are costly, non-effective and damaging to the skin, if you have a minor case of acne a few tanning bed sessions may help clear up your face while adding an attractive and body slimming hue to your entire person; and save you a bundle on Clearasil.

UV Ray Control - Natural sun-tanning may offer the same -- or similar -- results as synthetic rays, but with natural outdoor tanning you have no control over the sun's ultra-violet rays. Though those rays bring multiple benefits, overexposure to ultra-violet rays has been known to cause skin cancer. You can reduce those risks and still reap the benefits by limiting your exposure to natural sun. Tanning beds allow you to set the device to allow the precise amount of ultra-violet rays needed to safely achieve your desired results.

No "Orange" Discoloration - Sometimes looking good has much to do with feeling good. A positive feeling about your appearance can help combat insecurities and depression. If you want to look good, don't settle for "quick-fix" tanning creams or expensive "spray-on" tan services. Not only are such dyes staining and damaging to your skin, they seldom produce a natural sun-kissed look of an ultra-violet ray tan. The results are commonly unnatural and "orange-like" which is never good for one's self-esteem.

There are always risks involved in tanning, but with tanning beds you can definitely control those risks in way that the sun would never allow. Better to be safe than sorry.



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