Tanning Safety vs. Risk
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Tanning Safety vs. Risk
Throughout history, people sought the golden glow of a suntan as a symbol of wealth, beauty, power, and knowledge. Over the past forty years, a debate has been brewing over the safety of tanning. They want to determine whether tanning outdoors or indoors using a tanning bed. Proponents of tanning say that, in moderation, tanning lends a sense of well-being and actually provides relief from certain health conditions. Detractors warn that tanning leads to skin cancer and, possibly, death.
The truth is that both sides are right. Done right, tanning, or exposing yourself to UV-A and UV-B light, can provide cosmetic benefits to most people and health benefits to some with specific health conditions. Done wrong, tanning can lead to skin damage ranging from sunburn to skin cancer. The key to tanning safely is knowing your skin type and controlling your exposure to UV-A and UV-B.
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9/12/2006 12:47:05 AMNathan said:
"Throughout history, people sought the golden glow of a suntan as a symbol of wealth, beauty, power, and knowledge."
Actually, no. A tan has been the symbol of a field worker or a laborer for most of history. To be fair skinned was a sign of wealth, beauty and power. The tanned look only came into fashion in the 21st century as it exemplified an active outdoors person in the age of the factory or office worker.
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