TANNING TRUTH
We are often bombarded with information in the media stating that ultraviolet exposure is harmful and should be avoided. But did you know that NO data has ever been presented suggesting that UV exposure in a non-burning fashion is a significant risk factor for any skin damage, nor has a mechanism been established where by UV causes melanoma, which is more common in indoor workers than in outdoor workers and which occurs most commonly on parts of the body that don't get regular UV exposure. Many of the parties promoting that any UV exposure causes damage have ties to the $35 billion sunsreeen industry, which wants you to over-use their product. Saying that ultraviolet light causes skin cancer and therefore should be avoided is just like saying water causes drowning and therefore should be avoided. You need water in order to live and survive- just as you need ultraviolet light in order to live and survive.
VITAMIN D THE "SUNSHINE VITAMIN"
It is clearer now more than ever that humans NEED regular UV exposure as the only true natural way to make Vitamin D. It is called the "Sunshine Vitamin" for a reason: You produce more vitamin D by gettting a tan in a non-burning fashion than you would from drinking 100 glasses of whole milk. Scientist are also now linking Vitamin D to positive effects on cancer, hypertension and diabetes, in addition to osteoporosis. Sun is life! Soak it up.
IT'S ONLY NATURAL
Tanning is a natural reaction to ultraviolet light. It is the bodies built-in defense mechanism to protect from sunburn and overexposure. In fact, studies have shown that indoor tanners are 81% less likely to sunburn than they were before they started tanning at a professional salon.
SAY "NO" TO SUNBURN
It is false that one has to sunburn first to achieve a tan. The fact is that sunburn is an injury to the skin, and can be the cause of more serious problems later. Those of us who are most susceptible to sunburn, but able to tan with care, especially enjoy the control that comes along with indoor tanning. By measured, steady exposure, the burn is avoided, while your skin slowly but surely builds the ability to create a tan. We take pride in properly evaluating your skin type and tanning you in a responsible and efficient way.
THE UV INDEX
Youv'e heard the weather forcast talk about it, but what is it? The UV Index is a measurement of ultraviolet intensity at the earths surface for "solor noon". The UV index level is expressed on a 0-10+ scale, and is reliable for about a 30 mile radius of the point at which it was measured. Indoor tanning provides a carefully reasearched combination of ultraviolet A and B, while eliminating the need to deal with outdoor conditions.
WINTER SUN
If you're heading to a warm, sunny destination during the winter months or to snowy peaks for great skiing, building a protective tan before you leave is smart. A tan is a natural sunscreen of spf 3-4 that doesn't wear off in a few hours. Supplement this natural protection with a sunscreen preparation for the necessary additional protection. The Golden Rule of Smart Tanning is: Don't Ever Sunburn!
A TALL TALE OF TANNING
A story goes around every so often and Hollywood portrays in horrror movies that it is possible to "cook" our internal organs with overexposure in a tanning unit. This is false and quite impossible. It is a scientific fact that ultraviolet light waves from tanning equipment do not travel beyond the skin and do not penetrate to internal organs. Staying under the tanning lamp too long can cause sunburn, but has never charred internal organs.
FOREVER TAN
Rembermber these tips to help keep your tan looking good:
Don't Ever Sunburn: Sunburn doesn't fade into a tan, but is rather an injury that slows the development of a tan
Pratice Maintenance: Tanning takes place in the outer layer of skin, as the skin continuously renews itself ,your tan fades. Regular visits to Radiance Tanning Salon will ensure continuous color.
Just Enough: Whether indoors or outdoors, ultraviolet light is the ingredient that makes a tan, so while the source of light may different the possible effects are the same. The built in control with indoor tanning offers you a better chance of getting the exact results that you want- Your best tan ever!
Avoid Harsh Soaps: While washing and shaving are necessary, they hasten the fading of a tan. Shower gels with low pH levels are less liable to strip the skins natural protective oils.
For more information on tanning truth visit:
Sunlighttruth.com
VitaminDCouncil.org
GrassrootsHealth.net