what's better for your skin, going to a tanning booth or laying out in the sun? i know they're both bad, but which one is the lesser of the two evils?
2006-06-10 09:23:49 · 23 answers · asked by sublimeasalime 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is true that neither tanning bed nor sunbathing make your skin younger by exposing it to UV-rays, the two work in different ways. While sun exposure has short-term harmful effects, negative consequences of the tanning booth are long lasting and may appear later.
Obviously sun is more fun, and human body needs sun rays - even tough we humans do not photosynthecise, our body needs sun to produce vitamin D.. But before exposing you skin to the sun dont forget to take a couple of 5 min tanning booth sessions top prepare your skin to insolation. And of course dont leave out the UV screen!
2006-06-10 09:33:12 · answer #1 · answered by lika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tanning in natural sunshine, in a secure place, is the lesser of the two evils, you described.
2006-06-10 16:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laying out in the sun, with good sun tan lotion to protect your skin. it is more healthy, you get benefits from sun for your bones, hopefully fresh air (depends where you do it), and more relaxing for your mind.. tanning booth is so artificial and a waste of time..
2006-06-10 16:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by hsmnt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a tan in a booth is good because you have all the accessories you need to not get yourself hurt, such as correct tanning oils, assistants, those funky tiny goggles, and whatnot.
2006-06-10 16:26:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laying out is probably less bad for you because the uv rays aren't as intense or concentrated. in a booth, it's just you and the uv lamps. outside there are clouds and polution and all sorts of things in the way.
2006-06-10 16:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laying in the sun is better as long as you wear SPF 30 or higher
that's what I heard
2006-06-10 16:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by jcturtle001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural Sunshine bc the tanning beds are concentrated rays (more potent). Good Luck!
2006-06-10 16:26:28 · answer #7 · answered by ♪♫jessy♫♪ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tanning booth is healthier
2006-06-10 16:26:20 · answer #8 · answered by Ashes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laying out in the sun is much better.
tanning gives you wrinkles and is very fake looking
2006-06-10 16:27:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the tanning booth
2006-06-10 16:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by bk_cutie_luvs_u 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋