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Are tanning beds safe?

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Posted by: Johnnny

I was just wondering ppl's opinions about the tanning beds found in tanning salon's & most gyms.

Do you think they are dangerous for your health & could really cause skin cancer if abused like ppl believe?


I have I guess you could call somewhat fair skin & if I was exposed for too long without protection I'd burn easily.

I wouldn't go in the tanning beds for more than 10mins once a week just to get a little gold & brown nothing extreme.

I wouldn't go in for 15-40mins every week like some men & women do or even twice a week.

My dermatologist & family doctor say not even 1min is okay, yet my father who is a big cancer scientist says going once a week for 5-10mins wouldn't hurt you in the long run. So what do you think?

I would also use a tanning lotion just for tanning beds that would help develop the tan & not redness.


Posted by: Stickboy

It's not "like ppl belive", it's a fact.

You can damage your skin in the sun or in a tanning bed, which *MAY* lead to skin cancer.

Personally, I see no problem with tanning in either enviroment. I think you just have to be smart about it. (ie, don't lay in either for hours on end).


Posted by: greekblondechic

I think the main risk lies in getting burned, whether indoors or outdoors.


Posted by: Johnnny

So what if I go 10mins once a week would this be risky for skin cancer &/or other problems?


Posted by: greekblondechic

I highly doubt it, especially since your cancer scientist dad says its fine.

Plus the extra vitamin D you are producing is healthy


Posted by: greekblondechic

Do you think you can ask your dad what's safe and what's not in terms of time, different tanning beds, etc. and if getting burned or not is the main risk factor? Thanks


Posted by: LAM

Quote:
Originally posted by Johnnny
I was just wondering ppl's opinions about the tanning beds found in tanning salon's & most gyms.

Do you think they are dangerous for your health & could really cause skin cancer if abused like ppl believe?


I have I guess you could call somewhat fair skin & if I was exposed for too long without protection I'd burn easily.

I wouldn't go in the tanning beds for more than 10mins once a week just to get a little gold & brown nothing extreme.

I wouldn't go in for 15-40mins every week like some men & women do or even twice a week.

My dermatologist & family doctor say not even 1min is okay, yet my father who is a big cancer scientist says going once a week for 5-10mins wouldn't hurt you in the long run. So what do you think?

I would also use a tanning lotion just for tanning beds that would help develop the tan & not redness.
tanning beds are probably 5x worse than exposure from UV rays from the sun...


Posted by: Mudge

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Originally posted by Johnnny
Do you think they are dangerous for your health & could really cause skin cancer if abused like ppl believe?
Being exposed to the natural sun can cause cancer if abused, so of course it can.

Some say tanning beds are far worse. Its somewhat believable if you look at time duration, instead of lying there for an hour in the sun getting semi-mild exposure you are there for mere minutes getting cooked. Usually the faster something is done, there is a greater cost involved.


Posted by: OceanDude

I guess I'm spoiled. I get all the sunshine I need here in the coastal areas of FL and think tanning booths are for nerds. I can lay out nude on the balcony in the morning for 30-40 minutes every day a month before summer and be fully tanned in less than 2 weeks. The high angle makes it fairly hard for anyone on the beach to spoil the privacy and I keep a towel handy if case some old lady with field glasses decides to linger on the beach below. The other nice thing is I can go offshore fishing about 30-40 miles into the ocean and get naked and get a whole body tan very quickly. We just put on the 40 UV blocker after about 1 hr and its all good.

Never ever considered tanning booths to be an alternative.

-OD


Posted by: Johnnny

greekblondechic my father thought that say 8-15mins depending on skin type once a week would be in the safe range as long as you don't get burnt.

One buddy of mine believes you have to get really burnt in order to get a tan whether it's outside or in a tanning bed. He didn't think sitting outside for more than an hour. An hour would be in a safe range with a sunscreen to provide a tan.

So would you consider for myself 10mins once a week not getting burnt & developing a gold n' brown tan abuse of a tanning bed?

In my & my father's opinion ppl using the tanning beds 20mins or more even once or twice a week would be abuse. What about you?


Posted by: LAM

http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm...9DE270E0B09AC4


Posted by: Johnnny

I just finished reading the link. Basically stuff I already knew. My Mother's Lupus they said was caused by the sun. But apparently Lupus is more prone to women for some reason.

So I guess in other words the link is saying we shouldn't tan with the sun or tanning beds especially as other things other than skin cancer can happen.

The only about those sunless tanning products is they give an orange color tone to your skin not a natural tan. & they go away really quickly especially when you shower.

I wish there was a safer way to get a gold & brown glow.


Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Even if they are 5Xs as much UV rays as the sun

It doesnt matter unless you get too much radiation over a short period of time


Posted by: Metal V Player

Johnny, like everything else, I guess its all about how much when and where. I have no problems with my skin and Ive used both sun and tanning bed for years. I just dont over do it.

But just look at Christina Aguillera's face to see if too much is "not that bad". Or is that just a tons of makeup? The girl looks ugly and TOASTED. LOL

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Originally posted by Johnnny
The only about those sunless tanning products is they give an orange color tone to your skin not a natural tan. & they go away really quickly especially when you shower.
Actually bro, I once dated a Hooter's girl who had one of the most delicious tans Ive ever seen. Turns out, after I'd dated her a while, that she used a spray on lotion. Fooled the shiet out of me. And Im mexican, LOL!


Posted by: Johnnny

I agree.

I just can't figure out if 10mins once a week would be too much for me, or not or bad for my health or not.


Posted by: Metal V Player

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Originally posted by Johnnny
I agree.

I just can't figure out if 10mins once a week would be too much for me, or not or bad for my health or not.
Yeah that IS a hard one to figure out. Thats the reason Im trying to get my lady to a spray on booth cause she's a fair skinned caucasian gal. Im more than willing to pay to keep her from having to go through that. But try to convince her...sheesh. She insists on doing it the natural way like me because Im also naturaly fair skinned. She just doesnt undertand that I tan this way because I have more melanin than she does.


Posted by: GSXR750

There is a new law that is going to be passed in the state of Cal. making people under the age of 18 unable/illegal to use tanning beds. Mudge or anyone else out in Cal., heard about this?

http://www.lookingfit.com/hotnews/44h30164546.html


Posted by: Johnnny

I think that is a good law.


I was thinking about those spray tans. But I heard some of them look orange. Is this true? & how long do they last & how natural do they look?


Posted by: Mudge

Gixxer, haven't heard of it... probably a fine idea though IMO, dont see why not.

Spray tans, some stink, but the competitors will know them more than anyone else. Some also will rub off on clothes, basically its just fake crap, its not going to look all that real especially if you smell. The competitors will know details about different brands.


Posted by: Metal V Player

Well like I said, I once dated a girl who was spray tanned and I couldnt tell the difference. And I knew her a while before going out. She also said that a few of the girls there were spray tanned as well. Now, Im hispanic and tanned too. Well....hispanic/asian, but why split hairs. But she looked no different than me. I guess its all about how it's applied. Ive heard yays and nays. But I admit its a perfect option for those more at risk of skin cancer due to the sun.


Posted by: Johnnny

Maybe at the right place that have spray tans they are very much natural looking.

How long do the spray tans last with showers, & sweating & so on before you have to go back?

How much does a spray tan cost depending on how dark you want to be?


Posted by: greekblondechic

I'm blonde haired, blue eyed, pale and I tan.

Guess I'll have skin cancer in a few years


Posted by: Metal V Player

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Originally posted by Johnnny
How long do the spray tans last with showers, & sweating & so on before you have to go back?

How much does a spray tan cost depending on how dark you want to be?
I believe she said it cost her about 40 bucks, but I dont remember how long it lasted. Showers dont seem to have an immediate effect on it though. But even with "regular" tanning, you have to keep at it or it will fade too. Maybe not as quickly but it will still fade. I guess maybe it has to do with the amount of melanin in your skin.
I'm blonde haired, blue eyed, pale and I tan.

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Originally posted by greekblondechic Guess I'll have skin cancer in a few years
Hopefully not. I shall sacrifice a chicken to the Gods of Tan on your behalf.


Posted by: Johnnny

greekblondechic do you tan in a tanning bed & if so how long are each sessions & how often? Or do you tan in the sun & how long are each sessions & how often?

My father says to not get burnt that is the main thing. If you are outside use a reasonable level of sunscreen & you can still get a tan.

But from that medical link it says the tanning beds are at least 3 times stronger than the natural sun.

I know that some ppl have responded already with their opinions, but if I were to use a tanning bed just once a week for 10mins max & I didn't burn with this, but was still able to get gold & brown, would I be risking my health with this minimal use?

I see men & women coming out of these things as much as twice a week for 30mins at a time. Don't you think they would be risking their health much more than a once a week user who didn't burn for 10mins?


Posted by: Mudge

Johnnny, I would imagine most people would not have a problem with 10 minutes a week. Just like most people could probably drink 3 to 6 beers every day and not die from it, there is always going to be someone who says its not good for you even if it doesn't kill you.


Posted by: greekblondechic

LoL, Thanks Metal V

Johnny I tan in one of the high pressure beds (12mins)
Average 1x a week, occassionally two, and sometimes not for a few weeks.

I tan in the sun occassionally, although it's too cold in jersey for that right now.

I miss Miami and tanning on the hotel roof topless


Posted by: Johnnny

I think I will try 10mins this week with my tanning bed tan lotion & see what happens.

I just don't want to get burnt.


Posted by: Metal V Player

Johnny lemme ask my lady how long her sessions are. She's very fair skinnned, but always comes out with the most delicious tan imaginable. Maybe you can guage your sessions by that.


Posted by: Johnnny

Thanks. I know that if I did more than 10mins of the tanning bed with the tanning lotion I'd probably burn or at least get somewhat red which isn't good.

My buddy who's been a personal trainer for almost 11yrs says that in order to get a tan whether dark or just gold/brown you have to get burnt to the point where you are pealing. I don't think this is really true. What about any of you?


Posted by: Metal V Player

Quote:
Originally posted by Johnnny
My buddy who's been a personal trainer for almost 11yrs says that in order to get a tan whether dark or just gold/brown you have to get burnt to the point where you are pealing. I don't think this is really true. What about any of you?
See I just cant agree with that. My lady also maintained that that was true about her before she met me because that was the only way she could ever do it. Same thing with her friends. But I showed her that she could get the same tan by stretching out her time in the sun instead of staying in it till she burned. Now she is.....well she looks delicious to tell the truth. She wouldnt believe me at first because she saw no progress, but it gradually came. Me myself I can tan a very nice bronze color in about a month's worth of sun if I just stick to the one hour workout that I do 4 days a week. I can get the same color in 2 weeks if I stay out longer. But why bother?


Posted by: greekblondechic

You do not need to burn to get a tan! It just takes longer, but its healthier, to gradually build a tan. If you are worried about burning in 10mins start at less time like 5 or 7 and if you dont get pink, keep upping, if you get pink stay the same or decrease by a minute or two.


Posted by: Paynne

I grew up on an island in new jersey. Of course we never bothered much with lotions, and spent the whole summer on the beach. Then, a long time ago, owned a tanning salon for a while. Just had skin cancer removed 3 weeks ago. Probably a combination of the two. Who knows.

If anyone wants a scare I have a pic of myself the day after the surgery. Doesn't look too bad now though.


Posted by: OceanDude

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Originally posted by Johnnny
Thanks. I know that if I did more than 10mins of the tanning bed with the tanning lotion I'd probably burn or at least get somewhat red which isn't good.

My buddy who's been a personal trainer for almost 11yrs says that in order to get a tan whether dark or just gold/brown you have to get burnt to the point where you are pealing. I don't think this is really true. What about any of you?
Johnnny you need to run from this guy as fast as you can. If you get blisters from a sun tan it is not a question of if but when you will get skin cancer.

OD


Posted by: Johnnny

I don't agree with my friend either. Especially since I'm more fair skinned.

So you think that once a week for 10mins without burning with a tanning lotion designed for use with a tanning bed will eventually provide a gold/brown & not be risking my health?


Posted by: OceanDude

I would say that its safe to go 15-20 minutes every other day.
I don't know if they have variable intensity levels on these machines or not - but that would be a typically safe exposure level for natural sun.

-Jim


Posted by: Johnnny

Do you think it would be the same for a tanning bed that has just had new bulbs put in?


Posted by: Metal V Player

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Originally posted by OceanDude
I would say that its safe to go 15-20 minutes every other day.
I don't know if they have variable intensity levels on these machines or not - but that would be a typically safe exposure level for natural sun.-Jim
This is what my lady said too John, 15-20 minutes every other day. And yeah, check to see if they have variable intensitylevels on those machines. I think you'll be ok.

And yeah, run from this guy if he's advising you to burn. If you dont, Im gonna start calling you Christino Aguillero.


Posted by: maniclion

I'm gonna try this spraying booth they have here. You just step inside and it sprays you from head to toe. It looked nice on the news.


Posted by: greekblondechic

Definately not Johnny!

I burned from a bed w/ new bulbs! Watch out.. lower your time!!!!


Posted by: Johnnny

greekblondechic if they are new bulbs & I'm more less fair skinned, would 10mins be too much & cause burning? If the bulbs have been there for a few months already, would 10mins be okay or no?


Metal V Player she does 15-20mins every other day in the tanning bed? Isn't that too much? I know some ppl who go 15mins only once a week & keep a tan. Maybe she should cut down say once a week only. You don't want anything bad to happen to her or her health.


Posted by: Metal V Player

Quote:
Originally posted by Johnnny
Metal V Player she does 15-20mins every other day in the tanning bed? Isn't that too much? I know some ppl who go 15mins only once a week & keep a tan. Maybe she should cut down say once a week only. You don't want anything bad to happen to her or her health.
Actually she's doesnt go anymore, but thats what she used to do, and then once a week for maintenance. But you're right, though, I do indeed freak out for her health in that regard seeing as to how she used to burn herself. Besides, I dot like burnt tans like Chrispina Aguillera. I like just a nice honey tan which she, being a brunette, pulls off really nice.
Quote:
Originally posted by maniclion
I'm gonna try this spraying booth they have here. You just step inside and it sprays you from head to toe. It looked nice on the news.
Thats the kind of theing that girl I went out with used. Like I said, I couldnt tell the difference.


Posted by: Stickboy

If someone is telling you to burn, then he's an idiot.

Where do people get this info?

Burning is BAD.


Posted by: Johnnny

Yeah that's what I always believed. Burning is never healthy, not even a little bit red. This summer when my father get's his tickets for the F1 race you have to wear a big hat & sunscreen. Every time I've been I see ppl sitting outside with their shirts off. By the end of the event on any of the days, they're red as a lobster. I say to myself are they nuts?

If I go 10mins or less & I don't burn & manage to develop a nice gold n' brown, do you think I'd be at risk of hurting myself for the future?

The tanning beds at my gym don't have strength adjustment, they tell you how long to go depending on your skin type.







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