Which is Safe - Self Tanner Lotion, Tanning Beds or the Sun?

There is a common misconception that if one can be protected from the sun's rays if they had a session on the tanning beds before laying in the sun. This is not only untrue but a very dangerous assumption that is made by many. Firstly, tanning alternatives such as tanning beds do not provide protection from ultra violet rays.

Secondly, tanning beds do not provide protection from radiations similar to the sun's rays to begin with! Does this come as a surprise to you? Then it is important that you read the rest of this section. Tanning beds do use UVA and UVB rays that are claimed to be less harmful than the sun. However, UV rays are UV rays and they certainly do have an impact on our skin. Also many tanning saloons suggest that by increasing the power of the lights within the bed, they shorten your time exposed to the UV radiations. Unfortunately what most of them might not tell you is the fact that these lights are now made more powerful and therefore would only cause more harm to your skin. When the level of radiation is made moew powerful, it penetrates more deeply through the skin, causing more harm to your body than less.

While tanning beds are an alternative way to enjoy an even tan, they are not much safer than getting tanned under the rays of the sun.
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Another way you can get a tan is by using self tanner lotions. Here are some advantages of using these tanning lotions.
1. There are no UV radiations involved.
2. It can be done at the privacy of your own home.
3. It can be done at any time of the day.

Now let us answer the ultimate question - how safe is it to tan with these self tanner lotions?
Well that depend on the ingredients that lie inside each bottle of tanning lotion. If it were a cosmetic lotion filled with chemical components, then it might not be the best product to constantly use on your skin. On the other hand, if the self tanner lotion were to be made out of purely natural substances, not only would it be safe to use for tanning, but could also benefit your health in many other ways.