Sunbeds

[Westsidex]

See there is new research out that proves sunbeds are even more harmful than first thought
Regular users under 30 are 75% more likely to get a skin melanoma,also a higher risk of
ocular melanoma,its is as dangerous to be exposed to a Sunbed as to be exposed to Asbestos
or to smoke
Ladies the risks u take in the pursuit of beauty, and the above is not taking in to account the
premature aging which results, often the dead opposite of what is trying to be acheived.
Banning of their use for anybody under 18 is being considered sounds sensible allround
Ahh if only to be in possesion of an elixir for eternal outh and beautyy

with more against than for.I asked a guy i know in the US about this stuff last year and i got a pretty good response.I will see if i still have his reply and if i do i will stick it here.

Westside.

[Westsidex]

have a read.Its interesting stuff.I had a skin rash at the time and was considering using sunbeds.I didnt in the end because the skin rash was due to me not getting meds for athroat infection.

Here is what he says,

A skin rash is a reaction and a symptom to something else higher up the chain in the body, so to simply treat the rash (symptom or cause) is not the same as addressing the underlying cause. Please keep this in mind.

Having said that, however, you question is about tanning beds.

The two main types of ultraviolet rays that we should be concerned about when talking sun exposure and tanning beds are UV-A and UV-B.

UV-A is primarily responsible for darkening the pigment in our skin. Most tanning beds have a high UV-A output, with a small percentage of UV-B. UV-A is less energetic than UV-B, so exposure to UV-A will not result in a burn, unless the skin is sensitive or excessive doses are used. UV-A penetrates more deeply into the skin than UV-B, due to its longer wavelength.

The ultraviolet wavelength that stimulates our bodies to produce vitamin D is UV-B. It is the primary cause of sunburn. However, UV-B initiates beneficial responses, stimulating the production of vitamin D that the body uses in many important processes. Although UV-B causes sunburn, it also causes special skin cells called melanocytes to produce melanin, which is protective. UV-B also stimulates the production of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), an important hormone in weight loss and energy production.

If sunlight is not available in your area because of latitude or season (read IRELAND), then special sunlamps can be used to provide a natural balance of UV-B and UV-A. Although not that mainstream just yet, these lamps provide a safe equivalent of sunlight and will not cause burning or even heavy tanning. “Typical” tanning beds are not acceptable as a means of getting your daily dose of vitamin D because they provide high levels of UV-A and very little UV-B so my advice would be to find one that carries these newer bulbs that provide both A and B or perhaps order them yourself.

The current suggested exposure of hands, face and arms for 10-20 minutes, three times a week, provides only 200-400 IU of vitamin D each time or an average of 100-200 IU per day during the summer months. In order to achieve optimal levels of vitamin D, 85 percent of body surface needs exposure to prime midday sun. It is recommended that light skinned people get 10-20 minutes of exposure while dark skinned people need 90-120 minutes.

So, if you can find a tanning bed with lamps that provide a good dose of both UV-A and UV-B then I am in favor of them. If not then I guess it is up to you; but now you know.

More confusion?
Westside.

[Ad Staff]

We knew it all that sunbed is not the healthiest thing in the world, but I think this is a very scary new, for every women who wants to good look, and jus feel good.

I am just aking, what else could be helpful for us if we just want to get some tan and "sunshine". As we all know we don`t live in a ccountry where is that much sunshine, which can be also very unhealthy, as many of us suffer from depression, stress. This is because we have no sunshine at all.

Do you have any ideas?

Laura

[Bobby24]

We knew it all that sunbed is not the healthiest thing in the world, but I think this is a very scary new, for every women who wants to good look, and jus feel good.

I am just aking, what else could be helpful for us if we just want to get some tan and "sunshine". As we all know we don`t live in a ccountry where is that much sunshine, which can be also very unhealthy, as many of us suffer from depression, stress. This is because we have no sunshine at all.

Do you have any ideas?

Laura

As the big yin says there's no such thing as bad weather...jus the wrong clothes, get youself a nice big comfy rain coat and LIVE A LITTLE!!!

[Ad Staff]

oh thanks I know that, I have that comfy rain coat already, but you know I prefer umbrellas, I never get bored of them, as I have to change them every month, they cannot get over this windy weather

Laura

[ber]

As the big yin says there's no such thing as bad weather...jus the wrong clothes, get youself a nice big comfy rain coat and LIVE A LITTLE!!!

Superb advise
as i already said once ure skin tans u have damage done so unless u use an artifical tan
u cant tan without doing harm so the choice is urs ure health or ure look

[Ad Staff]

I know, I do agree with this, but you know, health depends of how you look. Just imagine, you look yourself in the mirror, you don`t look good, that`s why you don`t feel good at all. we feel better if we look good. And if you feel better you feel even healthier, more optimist etc....
don`t you think?
hmm?

Laura

[ber]

I know, I do agree with this, but you know, health depends of how you look. Just imagine, you look yourself in the mirror, you don`t look good, that`s why you don`t feel good at all. we feel better if we look good. And if you feel better you feel even healthier, more optimist etc....
don`t you think?
hmm?

Laura

Cant agree there laura cause if my looks and my general health were linked id be dead years ago u must learn to seperate health and vanity which is what mirrors are for

[Ad Staff]

I've never used sunbed in my life.....I use just double bed with 2 pillows,duvet and with my man


Julia

[ber]

**removed** x

Fairplay Tasha i think u summed to whole thing up very honestly so ladies keep
ure opinions coming