By Jaime Charlies
Magazines, movies, billboards - tanned skin seems to be a beauty
ideal. Sun-seekers everywhere spend hours in sunlight and tanning beds
in search of that perfect golden glow.
But there are real dangers to tanning. Skin cancer is one of the most serious risks of tanning. Even when you use tanning oils, your skin is not protected from the harmful ultraviolet, or UV, rays. Exposure to these rays in sunlight leads to radiation damage and skin cancer. There are many ideas about tanning that people believe and think that they are safe. Let us talk about them.
If you want to add color to your skin without risk of radiation, try artificial or airbrush tans or lotions. These alternatives will not put you in danger. There are times you can't avoid the sun. In those cases, you can prevent sun-damage by applying sunscreen or sunblock. Remember these can wash off in the water, so purchase a waterproof brand and be sure to re-apply frequently.
So how can you protect yourself from the sun? Sunscreen and sunblock can help protect your skin. If you are going for a swim, apply waterproof sunscreen first. UV rays reflect off water, resulting in even higher radiation. Many people believe that taking a swim after tanning will prevent damage, but this is not scientifically proven. Simply being in the water will not help you avoid skin cancer. It will not wash away the UV rays that have soaked into your skin.
Avoid tanning beds, sun lamps and the sun itself, opt for self tanning cosmetics instead. Each of these can leave you with damaged skin and higher risk of serious health problems in the future. Cover up when you go outdoors, and apply sunblock to areas of your skin that are more likely to get sunlight.
This article was written only to share information. It is not professional medical advice, and the author is not liable for the consequences of the advice given above. Talk with a medical doctor if you have health concerns about the content listed above.
But there are real dangers to tanning. Skin cancer is one of the most serious risks of tanning. Even when you use tanning oils, your skin is not protected from the harmful ultraviolet, or UV, rays. Exposure to these rays in sunlight leads to radiation damage and skin cancer. There are many ideas about tanning that people believe and think that they are safe. Let us talk about them.
If you want to add color to your skin without risk of radiation, try artificial or airbrush tans or lotions. These alternatives will not put you in danger. There are times you can't avoid the sun. In those cases, you can prevent sun-damage by applying sunscreen or sunblock. Remember these can wash off in the water, so purchase a waterproof brand and be sure to re-apply frequently.
So how can you protect yourself from the sun? Sunscreen and sunblock can help protect your skin. If you are going for a swim, apply waterproof sunscreen first. UV rays reflect off water, resulting in even higher radiation. Many people believe that taking a swim after tanning will prevent damage, but this is not scientifically proven. Simply being in the water will not help you avoid skin cancer. It will not wash away the UV rays that have soaked into your skin.
Avoid tanning beds, sun lamps and the sun itself, opt for self tanning cosmetics instead. Each of these can leave you with damaged skin and higher risk of serious health problems in the future. Cover up when you go outdoors, and apply sunblock to areas of your skin that are more likely to get sunlight.
This article was written only to share information. It is not professional medical advice, and the author is not liable for the consequences of the advice given above. Talk with a medical doctor if you have health concerns about the content listed above.
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