USING A SUNBED - If you wont stop read this Sunbed advice
When I heard the news that poor Clare Oliver’s life had sadly come to an end, I began to think about the whole controversial issue of solariums. Everybody is aware of the dangers and yet a huge percentage of people continue to visit tanning salons. I 100% strongly advise you not to use sunbeds.
Furthermore, I urge you to respect Clare’s wishes in avoiding sunbeds completely in the hope that they will become a thing of the past.
However, no matter how much we are told not to do something and given valid reasons not to, I am aware that many of my readers will continue to use sunbeds. For this reason I wish to advise you on the safer way to use solariums. If you insist on using solariums, please be careful and follow my advice.
- Never have 2 solarium sessions in one day
- Always allow 48 hours between each session/sunbathing
- Always ensure to remove any traces of make up/perfume/deodorant/body lotions etc so there is no risk of allergic reaction and will reduce any risk of sensitivity
- Always Always Always wear the goggles provided! Even when your eyes are closed, they are still at considerable risk
- Turn off the face panel. It will be less ageing and damaging to the face
Modern sunbeds deliver UVA at a much greater intensity than the sun. An 8 minute session gives you more UV exposure than an afternoon of sunbathing in the back garden.
If you are on any medication, check to see if they are photosensitive. This will increase your risk of pigmentation in both solariums and natural sunlight.
If there is a history of skin cancer, have many freckles and/or moles, have very fair skin and don’t tan naturally its strongly advisable to avoid sun beds. If you are already at a high risk, why increase your chances!
The UV rays that are emitted in a single sunbed session are much more intense than the sun, increase your risk of cancer, age your skin and over dis improve the texture, tone and appearance of your skin.
Aside from the risk factor, overuse of solariums is far from a good luck. A leathery, wrinkled, orange worn body is not attractive. You may only consider the present moment, thinking a few sessions lying under a soft gentle warming light leaves you with an instant tan, but consider the future. Is it worth it? Really?
Ask Emma
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