There are three type of Ultra violet radiation UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVA radiation is traditionally used for tanning beds and sunlamps. We are mostly exposed to UVA and some of UVB from the sun. We only receive a certain percentage of Ultra violet radiations due to the protection of the ozone layer. Without the protection of the ozone layer the radiation from the sun would kill us. We naturally can deflect some radiation but the skin is more sensitive to UVA in higher volumes of exposure such as Tanning applances. When people think about the amount of radiation received to an entire afternoon in the sun for five or ten minutes in a tanning bed they would think it’s even. “Average UVA levels of sunbeds easily reach midday solar UVA levels in the
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The higher concentration in little amounts of time makes it seem safe, but people do not put into account the after effects and the alternative options there are to tanning beds. I asked a frequent tanning bed user why she prefers tanning bed over spray tans or sunbathing. She stated “Whenever I do spray tans I don’t look darker necessarily, I just look more orange and fake. When I sunbath, I get tan lines, plus there’s no good area to sun bath where I live so I’d have to drive to the beach weekly to maintain a tan,” (Pfeiffer). Convince and appearance outcome is important to her because it is a quick and simple way for her to receive a tan. She had also added “Tanning beds bring out my natural skin color and release hormones that are actually healthy for me! Also I have no tan lines and no splotchy fake tan, I’m just glowing! Plus, I always feel like I just spent a day at a beach after I’m done which makes me happy! (Pfeiffer). Tanning bed helps her meet the appearance she wants and relaxes …show more content…
UV radiation is a part of everyday life and is even said to have some beneficial factors. Without UV radiation we would not produce vitamin D. This still gives no reason to over expose yourself with tanning beds or lamps. “Even as early as 1940, the Council on Physical Therapy steered clear of indicating that vitamin D production from sunlamps is as beneficial as that produced by solar exposure,” (Coelho, Hearing 59). With so many other forms of receiving vitamin D there is really no need to have to be worried about not getting enough UVs in your day. We are exposed to the sun every day and it’s almost impossible to avoid it. Even if you wanted you still receive little exposure every time you go out during the day. Another benefit tanning beds are said to have is a way of treating certain diseases. The process is called photo therapy, which gives was of UV radiation to treat the patient. “UV radiation is also used to treat several diseases, including rickets, psoriasis, eczema and jaundice,” (Health Effects of UV Radiation 1). There is lots of justification for UV tanning being used when it helps treat diseases. This does not, however wave away the fact the extra exposure also leaves patients vulnerable to cancers or increased melanoma. Even when used for what tanning lights were originally invented for the side effects can still outweigh the good it’s
The higher concentration in little amounts of time makes it seem safe, but people do not put into account the after effects and the alternative options there are to tanning beds. I asked a frequent tanning bed user why she prefers tanning bed over spray tans or sunbathing. She stated “Whenever I do spray tans I don’t look darker necessarily, I just look more orange and fake. When I sunbath, I get tan lines, plus there’s no good area to sun bath where I live so I’d have to drive to the beach weekly to maintain a tan,” (Pfeiffer). Convince and appearance outcome is important to her because it is a quick and simple way for her to receive a tan. She had also added “Tanning beds bring out my natural skin color and release hormones that are actually healthy for me! Also I have no tan lines and no splotchy fake tan, I’m just glowing! Plus, I always feel like I just spent a day at a beach after I’m done which makes me happy! (Pfeiffer). Tanning bed helps her meet the appearance she wants and relaxes …show more content…
UV radiation is a part of everyday life and is even said to have some beneficial factors. Without UV radiation we would not produce vitamin D. This still gives no reason to over expose yourself with tanning beds or lamps. “Even as early as 1940, the Council on Physical Therapy steered clear of indicating that vitamin D production from sunlamps is as beneficial as that produced by solar exposure,” (Coelho, Hearing 59). With so many other forms of receiving vitamin D there is really no need to have to be worried about not getting enough UVs in your day. We are exposed to the sun every day and it’s almost impossible to avoid it. Even if you wanted you still receive little exposure every time you go out during the day. Another benefit tanning beds are said to have is a way of treating certain diseases. The process is called photo therapy, which gives was of UV radiation to treat the patient. “UV radiation is also used to treat several diseases, including rickets, psoriasis, eczema and jaundice,” (Health Effects of UV Radiation 1). There is lots of justification for UV tanning being used when it helps treat diseases. This does not, however wave away the fact the extra exposure also leaves patients vulnerable to cancers or increased melanoma. Even when used for what tanning lights were originally invented for the side effects can still outweigh the good it’s