What are the Dangers of Speeding the Tanning Process?
Even though it’s common knowledge that the UV radiation that causes tanning or sunburns is extremely bad for your skin, many people still choose to tan. By speeding the tanning process with hairspray or tanning oil, however, tanning becomes even more dangerous. There is no “safe” level of tanning. By intensifying UV radiation exposure using hairspray or tanning oil, a person puts his or herself at an elevated risk for skin cancer. Excessive tanning can also lead to prematurely aged skin.