The next time you decide to join the tanning fad for a
darker complexion, consider this: While tanned skin may improve your youthful
glow, it is far from healthy.
According to the World Health Organization, indoor tanning
devices belong in the same cancer-causing category as tobacco. Studies show a
75 percent increase in a person’s risk of skin cancer when they’re exposed to
UV radiation from tanning beds — and there are more than one million Americans
tanning on any given day.
“Despite the widespread appeal of tanning salons among men
and women, tanned skin is actually a sign of skin cells responding to trauma
from UV damage,” explains Myron Jacobson, Dean, College of Pharmacy University
of North Texas Health Science Center. “In addition to raising your risk of
malignant melanoma, tanning also ages you prematurely.” The “youthful” glow of
tanning is short term, eventually leading to a breakdown of collagen that
causes wrinkles, sun spots and an overall loss of elasticity. Skin experts say sun
damage is the number-one ager due to discoloration and uneven skin tone.
However, there are products on the market that help repair sun damage from UV
rays by evening out your skin for a glow that is healthy.
“StriVectin-EV Get Even products, both the serum and new Get
Even Spot Repair, combine natural ingredients like willow bark, vitamin C and
licorice with a unique, patented form of niacin for the most even supply of
pigment, skin repair and anti-aging effects,” says Jacobson.
Besides tanning beds, daily sun exposure can also increase
your likelihood of developing skin cancers.
Protect your skin and your youth by following these skin-care tips:
- Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 year-round. During summer or extreme sun, reapply at least every two hours.
- Remember you’re still
vulnerable to UV rays during cloudy, overcast days.
- For prolonged sun exposure, wear a wide-brimmed hat to cover your neck, ears and face.
- Find some shade when the strength of UV radiation is highest, approximately from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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