What's the final answer on tanning salon safety?

I am very fair skinned and burn easily (even through sunblock spf 50)...Tanning salons tout being a safe alternative to the sun but #1 are they safe? and #2 can they work on someone who just doesn't tan? and #3 can you suggest any good self tanning products?
What's the final answer on tanning salon safety?
Tanning salons aren't a safe alternative to the sun at all actually. They use UVA and UVB rays just like the sun and at more concentrated levels. 5 mins in a booth is = 30 mins in the sun. You're really not missing out on the risk of skin cancer and I don't think they are allowed to advertise themselves as safe any longer.





If you're fair skinned, tanning in a booth for a few minutes at a time and working your way up to a gradual tan is a way to prevent burning, but some people who try this method either burn badly even after a few minutes, or just don't show any color at all. It's hard to judge until you try, but both results will leave you disappointed.





Self tanning is a good way to go because it's safe and you can control your results. Having someone there to help you with the application is key. They also have self tanning booths at some salons. They're the UV free tanning booths. They pick the right tone for you and the self tanner is applied by the machine via a mist. Some people I know have had good luck with it, but it's expensive.
What's the final answer on tanning salon safety?
If you have never tanned outside then you probally wont tan indoors. If you are set on the look of a tan then there are amny fake tan options ie, Mystic, Airbrush, and self tanning lotions from local store. Each time you burn you increase your odds of cancer. The purpose of indoor tanning is to avoid burning and tanning gradually.