We have all heard the stories in the news concerning the debate about the health aspects of tanning.  So what is the truth? Should we be concerned? Unfortunately, the news media generally likes to reduce complex issues down to simple sound bites and ominous sounding reports in order to get the public’s attention. The fact is that for those that are capable of developing a tan, indoor tanning offers a controlled environment in which to enjoy the benefits of moderate sun exposure. Benefits? You mean besides just looking and feeling good? Yes! There are now many studies which show that the relationship between UV exposure and our health is far more complex than what the anti sun proponents have led us to believe.  After years of advocating sun avoidance perhaps its time to take a fresh look at the facts.

One of the most significant scientific advances to affect human health in some time has been the discovery of the relationship between vitamin D levels and overall health. Research has shown that those with low levels of vitamin d are at increased risk of developing many serious conditions such as heart disease, colon cancer, breast cancer, and other deadly diseases. So what does this have to do with tanning? UV exposure is the body’s natural method of manufacturing this important vitamin! Yes there is vitamin d in milk and in some other foods and there are vitamin d supplements too. The important distinction is first that the form produced by your body after exposure to UV light is the more active version and second that this shows that your body is designed to process and benefit from UV exposure.  Something here suggests that if you need to take pills to get something that your body is lacking then avoiding the sun is going against our bodies’ natural design.

The 3 must have basics before you tan..

• Eyewear –FDA approved
•  Lip Balm –SPF 15+
• Indoor Tanning Lotion

Control: Besides the comfort and convenience that tanning in an indoor salon offers the most significant benefit is the control that is not available at the beach. Your session time when tanning indoors is carefully determined to allow you to achieve your desired amount of color while avoiding burning. Your session time can be adjusted with each visit as your skin builds a base tan to ensure you are getting the best results while minimizing the risks of overexposure. We offer many levels of equipment to customize a program that suits your skin type and tanning goals. In addition, you can be assured of consistent results as the output of our equipment does not fluctuate daily as does the level of exposure from the sun. Click here to read more »