Jaxon said:
"Many people today still want a tan despite the fact that sun exposure is known to be associated with skin cancer and premature ageing of the skin. A tan is often seen as cosmetically attractive and as an ******d sign of good health.
A tan is actually a sign of skin damage. Skin cells that have been damaged by ultraviolet (UV) radiation produce more of the pigment melanin and that is what produces the tan."
"In conclusion, there is no scientific evidence that the use of tanning beds and booths is any less damaging or harmful than exposure to outdoor sunlight. To the contrary, the evidence suggests that indoor tanning may be even more damaging and dangerous, especially because some people become addicted to maintaining a deep, dark tan irrespective of the season."
Dumbass. What do you think a tan is? SKIN DAMAGE. That means any amount of tan you have is due to your skin is trying to protect itself because it has been damaged. Therefore there is NO AMOUNT OF TAN THAT IS HEALTHY. Exposure to sunlight without tanning or burning can be healthy. Being in the sun with sunblock on can still "brighten your mood". Learn to f*cking read and take a f*cking health class before you open your mouth.
your still an idiot, your getting information from an uncredited source. Are you a doctor? Do you know anything on the subject other then what your brainwashed to believe?
Lets break down what you just wrote:
Jaxon said:
What do you think a tan is? SKIN DAMAGE. That means any amount of tan you have is due to your skin is trying to protect itself because it has been damaged.
Ever hear of something called evolution? Everything that happens in our body is for a reason. Tanning is the human body’s natural and intended response to ultraviolet light exposure. Throughout human evolution a tan has served as the body’s natural acquired protection against sunburn and overexposure... so actually you have a tan to protect you. Why do you think skin cancer is more common among people who have a paler skin tone(irish, scottish, etc) its because they aren't protected from the suns UV rays as well.
Jaxon said:
Skin cells that have been damaged by ultraviolet (UV) radiation produce more of the pigment melanin and that is what produces the tan.
hahahah since when does melanin cause skin damage or cancer? I guess black people are doomed to have cancer and all must be permanently damaged...
Jaxon said:
"In conclusion, there is no scientific evidence that the use of tanning beds and booths is any less damaging or harmful than exposure to outdoor sunlight. To the contrary, the evidence suggests that indoor tanning may be even more damaging and dangerous, especially because some people become addicted to maintaining a deep, dark tan irrespective of the season."
Natural light actually is composed of energy waves that are transmitted 93 million miles from the sun to the Earth. Each energy wave (or light ray) occurs in a different part of a complex light spectrum based on its length in nanometers (nm), which is one-billionth of a meter. Different forms of light are differentiated by the length of the waves – the wavelength. That means that no two types of light are the same. As I mentioned earlier, the amount you get from inside a tanning salon is controlled specifically to a healthy level. Not only sitting outside in the sun do you get a higher amount of these rays, you also have other rays coming down on you...
I'm not going to call you a dumbass...because by now you must feel like an idiot, but heres a little more info for ya:
UVB is responsible for the natural Vitamin D production in your body, this is why many older people tan to stay healthy.
Saying that UV light damages the skin, and therefore you should avoid UV light, is like saying that water causes drowning, and therefore you should avoid water. Just like water, we need UV light to live. So calling UV exposure “damage” is an oversimplification that misrepresents what your body as a whole is designed to do.
I really can't stand misinformed people who insist on what they read must be the right answer, because it has been written. If anyone wants some more information on tanning, send me a PM.