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Tanning beds have no place in a healthy skin routine. Make sure you have the facts about this harmful habit.<\/h4>\n

Having worked at The Skin Cancer Foundation for several years, I am shocked at the idea that anyone still uses tanning<\/a> beds. How could anyone think the look of a tan is worth the premature skin aging? Or the sharp increase in risk of developing a deadly skin cancer?<\/em><\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t always think this way, however. Though I stay far from the tanning salon these days, the damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays<\/a> and the consequences of skin cancer were far from my mind during high school. There are many women out there like me \u2014 reformed indoor tanners<\/a> who quit after learning the facts about the dangerous practice. For some, like Connecticut life and style blogger<\/a> Caitlin Houston, old decisions yielded very real consequences years down the road. Houston visited tanning beds before special occasions throughout high school and the years immediately after. She ended up with a basal cell carcinoma<\/a> (BCC) about 10 years later, and only after a four-hour surgery and 40 stitches could she celebrate being cancer-free.<\/p>\n

While more people, including Houston and me, are aware of the dangers of indoor tanning<\/a> than ever before, there is still a good portion of the population that tans regularly. Before you step into a tanning salon, be sure you know the facts \u2014 understanding the risks of using a tanning bed could make you change your mind.<\/p>\n

Sign the Petition: Tell the FDA to Ban Teen Tanning!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Suntan Versus Tanning Bed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A tan can appear when ultraviolet radiation reaches your skin and causes genetic damage to the cells. As the outermost layer of your skin is harmed by UV rays, the skin tries to prevent further injury by making melanin. This pigment is what produces skin darkening \u2014 what we see as a tan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is no such thing as a safe UV tan, whether you get it on the beach, an athletic field or in a tanning bed. Tanning beds mainly emit UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB and are primarily responsible for tanning and skin aging. Both UVA and UVB rays<\/a> contribute to a higher risk of skin cancer<\/a>. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified indoor tanning<\/a> devices as carcinogenic, meaning they can cause cancer in humans. In fact, they list ultraviolet-emitting tanning devices in the same category as plutonium and cigarettes \u2014 yikes!<\/p>\n

A Serious Risk Factor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The FDA has also called out indoor tanning devices as carcinogenic, and for good reason: Research shows that more people develop skin cancer because of indoor tanning<\/a> than develop lung cancer because of smoking. As with smoking, a tanning habit is incredibly harmful because the damage is cumulative. Every time you step into a tanning booth, the damage builds up, creating more DNA mutations and increasing your risk of skin cancer. Indoor tanning at a young age (when many may want a bronze look for prom or spring break) compounds the damage. One study found that people who start using tanning beds before age 35 increase their chances of developing melanoma by 75 percent. You don\u2019t have to be a religious tanner to increase your risk \u2014 even sporadic tanning bed use can have serious consequences.<\/p>\n

\u201cI visited tanning beds each spring in high school because all of my friends were going as a part of \u2018getting ready for prom,\u2019\u201d Houston recalls. \u201cOver the next few years, I would visit tanning beds periodically before tropical vacations or special occasions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Houston developed a BCC on the side of her face, an area her dermatologist said was likely affected by her teenage tanning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are absolutely zero benefits of a tanning bed that can outweigh the risks of UV radiation,\u201d Houston says. \u201cIndoor tanning can cause irreversible skin damage and skin cancer \u2014 which can have devastating consequences.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Not a Good Look<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Beyond the risk of developing skin cancer, indoor tanning can wreak aesthetic havoc on your skin. Rather than the \u201chealthy glow\u201d often cited by tanning advocates, indoor tanning can dehydrate and prematurely age your skin.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I went to my first dermatologist appointment, I was preparing to get married and wanted to learn how to take better care of my skin,\u201d Houston says. \u201cThe dermatologist did not hold back on my evaluation. She told me the sun damage to my face would be irreversible if I didn\u2019t start taking better care of my skin. She also told me tanning was \u2018aging me\u2019 too quickly \u2014 which is the last thing a 23-year-old wants to hear!\u201d<\/p>\n

UV damage, especially the concentrated kind from a tanning bed, can cause unsightly dark spots, fine lines and leathery skin. Also, the idea that indoor tanning can help hide the appearance of acne is false: any improvement in the appearance of red blemishes is temporary at best. When a sunburn or tan begins to fade, it often leads to itching, peeling and flaking. You may be tempted to pick at your skin, which can lead to scarring.<\/p>\n

Say Yes to a Healthy Glow<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The best way to avoid the very real risks of indoor tanning is simple: avoid it! I know how tempting it can be to want the look of a tan for a vacation or summer break, but the consequences down the road aren\u2019t worth it. While learning to appreciate your skin\u2019s natural tone is a great way to avoid the risks of tanning, there are plenty of sunless tanning options<\/a> out there.<\/p>\n

Since her skin cancer diagnosis, Houston protects her skin from UV rays with sunscreen<\/a>, UPF clothing<\/a> and hats. She recommends visiting a salon for an airbrush tan if you want a natural looking glow for a special event. Gone are the days when an obvious orange spray tan is your only safe alternative for a bronze look. Self-tanners come in lotions, sprays, gels and even drops you can add to your favorite moisturizer. That way, you can achieve a \u201ctan\u201d without sacrificing your skin\u2019s health. Of course, that faux glow still requires sun protection, and keeping skin healthy and safe from UV rays is a surefire way to keep it glowing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are absolutely zero benefits of a tanning bed that can outweigh the risks of UV radiation,\u201d Houston says. \u201cIndoor tanning can cause irreversible skin damage and skin cancer \u2014 which can have devastating consequences.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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