Is it bad if you go to the tanning bed ?

I would like to go to the tanning bed . just 2 - 3 times a week every other day . I don't want to tan my face just my body . I have gotten lighter , %26amp; i'm going home to spain %26amp; i want to get a little tan... are tanning beds really bad for your skin ? is it worst than the sun it self ? Pls let me asap !! Ty
Is it bad if you go to the tanning bed ?
YES! It's speeds up the aging process, you'll find people who use the sunbeds on a regular basis end up with wrinkles when they are fairly young. I would suggest getting a good spray tan, and using a sensible SPF while in the sun!
Is it bad if you go to the tanning bed ?
yeah if you turn orange
Reply:its 10 times worst than the actual sun! you're way more likely to get skin cancer! if you have sunny days go outside and get a tan... if not get spray tan at a drugstore or get it professionally done
Reply:Warning: tanning is addictive. If you're really out to be a sparce tanner, 2-3 times a week is way too often, especially if you persist this habit throughout a year. Go once or twice a week for a month, then 1 time every two weeks should be sufficient to maintain a nice tan.


tanning is awful for your skin. premature wrinkeling is sure to follow and skin cancer might as well. One good thing about tanning is that is helps your body produce vitamin d and can also help people with seasonal despression.
Reply:You shouldn't go on tanning beds too much :(


Even though it seems tempting if you have fair skin, the damage it could do to you is a lot more important. I read an article about this woman who was pleading with people not to use sunbeds, because she ended up with skin cancer. 2 - 3 times a week is quite a lot, considering your skin is exposed to the sun a lot anyway. It's not worse than the sun itself, i don't think, but it's more concentrated because you're in one place and have no shade.


Love the skin you're in, a lot of people think pale skin is nice :)


I'm sure you'll get a tan on holiday anyway!
Reply:just like anything else, if you abuse it yes your skin will suffer. Make sure you moisturize real well after words, and dont let them stuff you in there along time until you do have a base back.
Reply:It is potentially harmful, but when you see the old, wrinkled, orange skinned people, they have probably been tanning for years. I'm 13 and I do tan, because I'm anemic and it causes me to be a bit pale. I don't do it everyday. The workers told me to start out going tanning every other day and once you get you're desired tan, cut back and only start going once or twice a week. It works, because I have a subtle color and I don't have to worry about being orange or anything. But, make sure you consult the workers about which bronzer works best for you. Some should only be used for people who have tanned for years and they can burn a beginners skin. The best of luck! Have fun in Spain.
Reply:I would suggest using a self tanner or getting yourself a spray tan. While getting some sun is healthy for your skin, using tanning beds or excessive tanning is very harmful to your skin.


Unlike the sun, tanning beds mainly omit UVA rays, that while have less risk of getting a burn, cause deeper penetrating damage to the skin. Most recent evidence links UVA rays to malignant melanoma which is the most deadly form of skin cancer. Exposure to any UV rays can cause skin damage and loss of skin elasticity (which keeps skin looking fresh and young). While these side effects mainly do not become visible for many years, the damage to your skin is irreversible. UV rays are basically radiation... Just saying that sounds bad. Personally I try to stay away from tanning beds, and living on an island (Key West) I go through a lot of sunscreen. My thoughts, I feel that it is better to save my skin and keep it healthy now, and reap the benefits when I am older.


Have a wonderful trip home to Spain and I hope that I helped you..
Reply:there good if u don't abuse them. 2-3 times is fine but not every week. always use a sunbed cream %26amp; moisturise after. dont belive every thing they say in the salon they just want your money. you know your own skin if it feel too much leave off 4 a few days.
Reply:Well, I go tanning as well, but the bad effects are, in a nutshell: it will age your skin much faster (if you've ever been told "you'll look like leather", that can happen to older sun worshippers, very dried out and wrinkly skin with lots of sun spots), you're at a higher risk for skin cancer which can be fatal so keep a CLOSE check on any moles and if any change shape or color - go see a doctor. They're worse than the sun because they have much stronger UVB and UVA rays directed at you in close range in order for you to tan faster.





However, I still go tanning, I go purely when I need a base tan, before vacation, about 8 weeks in advance, or when I need a sunshine and color boost. With everything in life, moderation is key. So if you plan to go just for a short span 3 times a week, just for the purpose of being nice and tan on your holiday, go for it. But don't make it an everyday year-round habit, because then you put yourself at risk. overall, it's not going to give you skin cancer if you go just to get a base tan as a once-off, so enjoy! It is very drying to the skin as well so exfoliate the day before your first session and moisturize LOTS after each session.
Reply:Yes it's very bad esp. for you skin and body only 1 hour in a tanning bed= 6hours out in the real sun so yes it's very bad for you. If you do, do it just be very precautious about it
Reply:It's really bad for you. It can cause skin cancer and it ages you. You're better off just laying out in the sun with sunscreen on and that's even bad for you. Don't do it. I would feel awful if in a few years you were asking questions about whether or not a mull was cancerous or not.
Reply:nott a good idea!!