If you continue to expose red skin to ultraviolet rays, the skin s natural repair mechanism becomes overloaded. If you experience reddening of the skin, do not tan again until it has subsided usually 48 hours. The skin must be allowed enough time to repair itself before the next exposure. One of the best ways to help protect the skin before exposure to a sun-intensive environment is to build a base tan by tanning indoors. A tan is considered to be the body s internal protection against harm and damage from overexposure.
Tanning causes skin cancer.
There is, however, no evidence which proves that melanoma is caused by ultraviolet exposure. Some claim this, but other investigations have strongly suggested that there is a meaningful connection between malignant melanoma, hereditary predisposition, and moles. Tanning indoors is not recommended for everyone. Anyone taking antibiotics, diuretics, or any photosensitive drugs, or anyone with a sun-sensitive condition should check with his or her physician or pharmacist before tanning. Also, in many states, you are restricted from tanning indoors if you are under age 18.