Exposure to the sun has several benefits, among them is the production of Vitamin D for healthier bones, and an improved mood. Tanned skin looks healthy, attractive and vibrant, but spending too much time in the sun has health risks related to skin cancer. This is where indoor tanning comes in. A great tanning salon can deliver the benefits of tanning without the risks involved in exposure to excessive UV rays. These are some of the tanning benefits of health and vitality.

Balancing & Fortifying The Skin

The skin is the largest organ of the body and also provides a protective barrier for other organs. The skin is triggered to produce Vitamin D by exposure to UV rays. This exposure also balances the production of skin oils, triggering a reduction when production is excessive, which avoids blocking of skin pores, making the skin clearer.

Indoor tanning where exposure to UV rays is controlled avoids risks like psoriasis, eczema, and growth of carcinomas. There is also less exposure to bacteria, unlike natural tanning which involves exposing the skin to the elements and the microbes in the environment.

Unlike exposure to the sun which comes with frown lines and crow’s feet, indoor tanning gives the face a bronze finish without causing further wrinkling.

Covering Skin Imperfections

Birthmarks, scars and stretch marks are usually colored darker or lighter than the rest of the skin. Tanning darkens the skin tone, making lighter spots darker, which can help cover surgical scars. Bigger scars that are darker than the rest of the skin are covered when skin darkens from tanning. Jaundiced skin which appears yellowish in color can also be covered by tanning as the patient heals.

Production Of Vitamin D

Lack of Vitamin D is associated with ailments like heart disease, osteoporosis, and premature aging. This vital nutrient is the only one that the body makes for itself without food. UV ray absorption in the skin triggers the production of this nutrient that helps in the absorption of other nutrients like calcium and phosphates, as well as muscular functions.

Regulation Of Circadian Rhythm

The circadian rhythm is the body’s internal clock of wakefulness and rest patterns. This pattern determines when you become sleepy, and when you awake from sleep. This pattern can be disrupted by events such as a shift to another time zone, or switching to the night shift. Tanning can help regain better sleep and wake patterns, thus providing a more rejuvenated look and feel to your day.

Improved Mood

A long absence from exposure to the sun can trigger SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) symptoms which include lethargy, irritation, and depression. Tanning simulates exposure to the sun, which can help to take away these “winter blues”.