6 Facts About Artificial Tanning
4. Tanning beds provide vitamin D
It is a common myth that tanning beds are a safe place to get vitamin D. Really, it makes no sense to risk oneself from getting skin cancer, when several cheap vitamin supplements are available in the market.
5. Artificial tanning is more dangerous
While many people believe that artificial tanning is safer, the fact is that these tanning beds emit 10 to 15 times more ultraviolet radiation compared to the sun. You can well imagine the effect it is going to cause, and that too when you are not wearing any sunscreen.
6. Other side effects
Apart from the long-term risk of skin cancer, artificial tanning can also lead to other structural damages to human skin. These can be seen in the form of early skin aging, wrinkles, etc. It can also affect your immune system, leading to a greater risk of several infectious diseases.
