Tanning Beds?

Umm... ever used a tanning bed? Ever used one a lot? And love the beautiful dark skin that accompanies its use?

Unfortunately, those of us who love tanning need to reconsider the safety (or lack thereof) of this seemingly harmless habit, because:

"The IARC, a part of the World Health Organization (WHO), has now re-classified UV tanning beds to the highest possible cancer risk category known as "carcinogenic to humans."

Ok. Alright. That's interesting.

"The analysis reviewed about 20 studies to reach the conclusion that the risk of skin cancer is increased by 75 percent when individuals use tanning beds prior to reaching the age of 30."

Tanning in a bed is now known to be just as detrimental to health as "tobacco, the hepatitis B virus and chimney sweeping, which are all known to be definite causes of cancer."

Read the full article HERE. At the end, they curiously recommend using bronzing or self-tanning creams. Umm... don't know that I like that suggestion, either. What happened to just going out in the sun and soaking up some rays? Sunshine is a phenomenal source of Vitamin D, which we all need for healthy bodies. Look it up. The sun is friendlier than some would have us think.

I think... when in doubt, go the most natural route...