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Tanning Beds - A Great Complement To The Sun
Keith George
Going to the seaside to get tanned has been a luxury with many
from time immemorial. A lovely golden brown skin is a matter of
pride for many young ladies and gentlemen. A bleak and harsh
winter makes the idea of spending hours in sunshine very
appealing.
It is a fact that exposing the skin to the sun’s rays for long
hours does more harm than good. The sun’s ultra violet rays
cause skin cancer apart from minor irritants like sunburns.
The tanning beds seem to be a solution to this problem, as
people can get tanned without any side effects. But the origin
of tanning beds is rooted in medicine. In the early twentieth
century it was developed, to see if increased sunlight combats
calcium deficiency.
But this is a misconception. Tanning beds also expose people to
health hazards. They give off long wave ultra violet rays which
are more harmful than short wave ultra violet rays.
Tanning beds have components that require regular maintenance.
Some of the important components are tanning bed bulbs,
internal fans, remote cable assembly, and lamp holder.
Tanning beds are used both in home and tanning salons. Tanning
beds in salons are clamshell shaped. Tanning salons have drawn
a lot of flak because of health concerns. Prior appointment is
needed to tan in a salon. Home tanning beds are convenient and
can be used any time of the day or night.
These beds are expensive. Many manufacturers offer warranties
for more than a year and detailed literature about the product.
Tanning beds are found all over the world.
It is advisable to use tanning beds with caution. Long exposure
can cause burns. Pregnant women should not use these beds. The
basic concern about over usage of these beds is related to
cancer as basil cell sarcoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the
most dangerous melanoma can occur. Skin cancer is the most
serious side effect, but there are other side effects also.
Apart from burning the skin, it causes the skin to become
wrinkled and over exposure results in cataract. This in turn
gives an old look.
Tanning beds and tanning salons are now big business.
Manufacturers and salon owners paint a rosy picture, but people
should be told about the harmful side as well. Only a very
judicious use of these beds is recommended. Tanning might bring
a low in looks, but risking health is also foolhardy.
About The Author: Keith George always writes about valuable
news & reviews. A related resource is
http://the-tanning-beds.info / Further information can be found
at http://the-equipment.info/
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