Tanning has become a main concern for many young adults. Not only have the amount of tanning salons grown, the amount of people that tan outdoors have also increased. Is it the bronze glow or is it the joy of laying in the sun? The frequent use of tanning beds makes me believe that it is the bronze radiance. Tanning beds and direct sunlight differ in many ways. Tanning beds take less time to achieve a tan, are thought to provide more harmful rays, and also require a fee to operate.
Time seems to be a factor for many people nowadays. Busy schedules and nine to five work days do not allow time and convenience for tanning outdoors. Because the sun is not shining twenty four hours a day, tanning beds seem to be most convenient for many individuals. However, if tanning outdoors, the most intense rays of the sun occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For many people, it is impossible to lay in the sun during these hours. In this sense, tanning beds are a practical solution. Tanning indoors is available by appointment; At some salons, even walk-in sessions, without an appointment, are acceptable. Laying in the sun can take hours to achieve the same golden-brown color that can be attained in twenty minutes inside of a tanning bed. However, tanning beds are proven to be more dangerous and produce more of the harmful rays that create sunburn.
