Dangers of Sunbeds

Everyone knows that having a dark tan is nice and looks good, but how are many of these people getting these dark tans?

They are more than likely using an indoor tanning bed, which some believe are safer than sitting out in the sun. This belief in not true in any aspect. Indoor tanning beds are just as dangerous, if not more dangerous, as the sun.

Tanning in general is not good for your skin, this is because when you are tanning you are damaging your skin and your DNA. You get a tan when you are in the sun or in the tanning bed as a way for your body to protect itself from further damage to the skin.

Too much sun exposure or exposure to harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause a deadly skin cancer known as melanoma. This cancer can appear after only one use of the tanning bed. Tanning beds have a higher level of UV rays than sitting in the sun for a couple of hours. This is why tanning beds are set on a timer of 20 minutes maximum per session. Many tanning salons even offer an unlimited tanning package for a low monthly price. This will allow you to go to the salon as many times a day, week, and month as you would like.

Many tanners don’t believe this bit of information. Many believe that a tanning bed is safer than the sun because you are in the tanning bed for a shorter amount of time than you would be in the sun for the same results. What many of these tanners are not taking into consideration is the amount of UV rays they taking in at one time.

Personally I think dark, natural looking tans are nice, but I would not be in a tanning bed for any period of time because of the health risks that
are associated with them. Many teens are aware of the health risks yet they still use the tanning beds for that dark tan.

Not only can tanning beds cause cancer in many users, they are also very capable of causing third degree burns on the body. As nice as a tan looks, being burned from head to toe doesn’t look all that great, especially when those burns can lead to scars.

If you are using a tanning bed you need to be cautious about what you are doing and know all of the health risks involved. Take care of your skin and your body so you may look and feel younger. Author Resource:- http://www.celluleanworks.com

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Beauty tips for Summer

Beauty is a part of the women. Beauty is defined as a prominent practice of optimistic expression associated to one?’s own survival. Eye liner is a makeup that is used to better define the eyes.

The eyeliner is there to help you out in this regard. Eyebrows play an important role in heightening the beauty of eyes. Perfect eyebrows almost transcend the beauty of the face and make an immediate visible impact in a makeover session. Eyebrows are shaped and colored all the time. Today, there are a variety of pencils for the eyebrows, in different colors and brands.

Your hair reflects your general health. Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is important for healthy hair. There are certain specific foods that are important for healthy hair. Don’t use hair removing lotion on your eyebrows. Also, it is perfectly normal for hair to grow quickly on your eyebrows.

Summer, like winter, requires it’s own special beauty tips. During the summer your skin can change quite a bit. It’s usually a few shades darker (hopefully from self-tanner only, of course), oilier due to heat and humidity or a bit parched in dry heat climates which can upset your tried-and-true makeup and skin care routine.

A good water-resistant sunscreen, with an SPF of 15 or higher, should be applied to dry skin at least 15 minutes before going outdoors. It should be reapplied after swimming or spending any length of time in the sun. Certain foods and beverages, such as herbal teas, avocados, and fruit, help in purifying and nourishing the skin in summer. Spicy or hot foods should be avoided if you plan on spending any length of time outdoors, as these may cause skin irritations or inflammations. Drinking lots of water is absolutely essential to replenish moisture lost to the drying effects of the sun.

Summer Beauty Tips

1. Skin tends to get oilier in summer.

2. Use lighter facial skin care products to avoid clogging your pores.

3. Rehydrate your skin after exposure to the sun, sand and salt at the beach.

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4. Protect your skin from the sun. The sun’s UV rays can cause skin cancer, so be wise and use sunblocks.

5. Apply a bit of conditioner to hair before shampooing, concentrating on ends.

6. Be sure to get a trim every 4-6 weeks to keep ends healthy.

7. Apply 3 tablespoons of olive oil to dry hair. Let sit for up to an hour, wash thoroughly.

8. Hair needs protection from the sun just like the skin. Use a shampoo and conditioner that contains sunscreen.

9. Never Underestimate the Power of Moisturizer.

About the Author:
Juliet Cohen writes articles for anti aging tips and free beauty tips. For more information on beauty visit our site at http://www.onlinebeautytips.org.

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