Bed Tanning

Tanning is the human body’s natural and intended response to ultraviolet light exposure. Throughout human evolution a tan has served as the body’s natural acquired protection against sunburn and over exposure.  

Q: ARE TANNING BEDS MORE INTENSE THAN NATURAL SUNLIGHT?
A: the amount of UV radiation that a person is exposed to depends on many factors including time of day, season and latitude. The spectrum of UV radiation from a tanning bed is similar to that of sunlight. 

Q: IS MELANOMA ASSOCIATED WITH UV EXPOSURE FORM TANNING BEDS?
A: NO. To date, no well- designed studies support the connection between melanoma and UV exposure from tanning beds. 

Q: WHY IS INDOOR TANNING MORE RESPONSIBLE THAN OUTDOOR TANNING?
A: Indoor tanning, for individuals who can develop a tan, is a smart way to minimize the risk of contracting sunburn while mazimizing the enjoyment and benefit of having a tan. Tanning in a professional facility today minimizes the risk of overexposure to UV light because tanning devices in the United States are regulated by the FDA The kind of control you find in a tanning bed/ facility is impossible outdoors. Where variables including seasonality, time of day, weather condition, reflective surfaces and altitude all make sunburn prevention more difficult.