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Tanning Bed Accelerator Lotion
Should You Use a Tanning Bed Accelerator Lotion?
Maintaining a tan can be hard work, so it’s natural that
you’ll want to get that healthy glow with as little fuss
as possible. Sunless tanning products are the best
option for producing the look and feel of the beach
without the wear and tear on your skin. Indoor tanning
can provide a more controlled experience than outdoor
tanning, but still carries some risk as far as skin
cancer, eye disease and premature aging.
Opinions regarding the safety of indoor tanning vary.
Understanding how to use indoor tanning products can
help to avoid mishaps and mitigate some of the risks
associated with visiting the tanning salon.
Keep in mind that you receive an extremely concentrated
dose of ultraviolet radiation during a tanning bed
session. Timers should be set on the tanning bed device
according to the recommended dose for you skin type. You
should also be wearing goggles and sunscreen (even if
this sounds like a contradiction) while tanning indoors.
Using a good quality tanning lotion with some form of
SPF protection can mitigate the added UV exposure.
Tanning bed accelerator lotions are supposed
to enhance an already existent tan. They allow you to
become more tan at a faster rate by stimulating melanin
production in the top layer of the skin. However, there
has been some debate over the safety of accelerator
lotions. Many accelerators contain the amino acid
tyrosine, which many manufacturers claim enhance pigment
production in the skin. However, this claim is
essentially invalidated by any legitimate medical body.
As of now, the FDA considers tyrosine in the same
category as any other unapproved drug. Also, the long
term effects of using accelerators are unknown.
Tanning promoters, which produce similar effects to
tanning accelerators, have been shown to cause cancer
and other defects in mice. These products are not yet
being marketed in the Unites States.
That being said, should you bother investing in a
tanning bed accelerator lotion? Probably not. Indoor
tanning as a whole is a risky venture, even when
carefully moderated. Accelerating the process will most
likely accelerate the damage to your skin. It’s best to
stick with a quality indoor tanning lotion and
moisturizer for afterwards. Promised results from
additional products are more likely to be marketing hype
than anything else.
It is far better to invest in sunless tanning lotions,
mists, gels and sprays as opposed to indoor or natural
tanning. Using a bronzer is another safe way of giving
yourself a tan without risking your long term health.
Bronzers are temporary cosmetic agents which can be
washed off easily. They do not alter the cellular
structure of the skin (this is how melanoma occurs) and
can be reapplied as many times as desired without
serious risk.
Tanning bed accelerator lotions and the whole practice
of indoor tanning is questionable at best. However, the
current standard of beauty dictates that bronzed skin is
more attractive than a naturally pale complexion. As
long as this standard is in place, indoor tanning
products and associated accessories will continue to do
a brisk business.
About the Author
Andrea Pellettiere has been has been a freelance
writer for a number of years. She is a regular a
contributor to http://tanning-beds-n-tanning-lotions.com.
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The Debate on Tanning Bed Safety
Should You Use a Tanning Bed While Pregnant?
Preventing Sun Poisoning From Tanning Beds
Health Risks from Indoor Tanning
Should You Use a Tanning Bed Accelerator Lotion?
Do Tanning Beds Really Cause Cancer?
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