Are UV rays in tanning salons safe?
No, the radiation from the UV lamps in tanning salons are extremely harmful. The tan one gets from artificial tanning does not even have the protective effect of sun-induced tan, and, like exposure to the sun, this could cause skin diseases mentioned above. Luckily for our Asian women, they are not that fond of suntan, unlike American and European women. How do we protect ourselves from UV radiation? Just like anything in life, moderation is the key. While Americans laugh at Asian women when the latter stay under the shade or umbrella on the beach, they also recognize that Asian women’s complexion looks more youthful, with less wrinkles, and that Asian women look younger in general, compared to Caucasian females. Asian women also have lower incidence of sun-related diseases. Since UV radiation comes not only from the sun but is reflected from the ground, snow, sand, water, and other reflective surfaces, the use of wide-brimmed hat or cap will reduce the UV radiation to the eyes by 50%.
