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Overexposure To Sunlight And Tanning Beds Can Cause Skin Cancer
Overexposure To Sunlight And Tanning Beds Can Cause Skin Cancer
The US Public Health Service has declared that exposure to UV rays through either direct sunlight, sun beds or sun lamps can cause cancer in humans. Sunlight is not meant to be used for aesthetic purposes.
Chatsworth,
CA,
United States of America
(prbd.net)
08/08/2011
Earlier, in the twentieth century tanning was considered to be the symbol of lower class and was associated with those involved in outdoor work. It gained popularity as a fashion fad in the 1950s. Pale skin is now considered sickly, contrary to well tanned skin which is assumed to give a person a healthier, sexier and younger look. Being exposed to sunlight for long periods to acquire the desired tan, can have dangerous effects on the health of a person. Tanning beds are also not safe, as they have been reported to increase the risk of developing Melanoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer.
Overexposure to UV rays not only increases the risk of skin cancer but also makes the skin age faster, causing more wrinkles and spots. It affects the immune system and mutates DNA. On the other hand, moderate exposure to sunlight can help control rickets, cancer, diabetes, seasonal disorders and other similar diseases. Exposure to sunlight is necessary, since our diets do not contain vitamin D however; it is wise to go out in sun for the purpose of gaining good health and not for the sake of tanning. Those who really desire the tanned look can always go in for UV-free or self tanning, which is much safer and easier than the sunlight based tanning process.
With the risks of exposure to UV rays coming into light, sunless tanning products have gained immense popularity among people who love tanning their skin for aesthetic purposes. The main advantage of sunless tanning products is that they come in several shades to suit a specific skin type, a choice not available in sunlight tanning. In addition, it prevents the occurrence of ugly tan lines by giving an even and smooth tan all over the body. The clever application of sunless tanning products over areas not exposed to sunlight can help to clear the tan lines created over time.
The self tanning process has been made easy for customers and companies are offering a wide range of products like, gels, lotions, sprays, air brushes, accelerators and maintainers at a reasonable price, both in retail shops and online stores. Some useful additives are included in the products to provide the benefit of excellent skin care while the skin is being tanned. The moisturizers help soothe and soften the skin, while herbs like Aloe Vera can restore the youthful look of sun damaged skin. Some products contain anti ageing creams, sunscreens, exfoliates and cleansers to give all round care for the skin, while at the same time protecting it from the harmful effects of UV rays. The effect of sunless tanning is not permanent. It typically fades away in a few days and hence there is no need to panic even if the shade does not suit the skin or if there has been streaking of tan.
It is unnecessary to expose the skin to dangerous UV rays in order to get a sun kissed glowing skin when a better and easier option is available. The various sunless tanning products with their additives will not only take provide a beautiful tan but also repair and prevent any damage to the skin.
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