Dangers of Indoor Tanning

Dangers of Indoor TanningIndoor tanning exposes users to two types of UV rays, UVA and UVB, which damage the skin and can lead to cancer. Indoor tanning is particularly dangerous for younger users; people who begin indoor tanning during adolescence or early adulthood have a higher risk of getting melanoma. This may be due to greater use of indoor tanning among those who begin tanning at earlier ages.Every time you tan you increase your risk of getting skin cancer, including melanoma. Indoor tanning also—•Causes premature skin aging, like wrinkles and age spots.•Changes your skin texture.•Increases the risk of potentially blinding eye diseases, if eye protection is not used.