Benefits of Tanning
These days there is a lot of discussion about the
dangers of tanning. Dermatologists agree that tanning can have devastating
effects on your skin, including contributing to skin cancer and causing skin
damage that creates premature aging. There is no denying that long term UV
exposure puts you at risk for a variety of health conditions.
But there are also benefits to tanning as well,
both physically and psychologically. Tanning has an effect on people in a
way that other methods of enhancing beauty do not provide. Below are some of
the benefits of getting a real tan.
Tanning Benefits
1.
Vitamin D
Perhaps the most obviously health benefit of
tanning is that you receive an adequate amount of Vitamin D. It is well
known that most people that live away from sunny areas suffer from severe
Vitamin D deficiencies. Those deficiencies can lead to a number of different
health issues, including certain types of cancer, loss of bone strength and
hypertension. Vitamin D is a very important part of your health, and tanning
supplies you with a decent amount of the beneficial vitamin.
2.
Skin Appearance
Though tan skin may be a result of skin damage,
there is no denying that for whatever reason, tan skin appears healthier.
Whether it is due to its ability to hide blemishes or its ability to provide
a more youthful look to your skin, tanning is one way to make sure that your
skin appears healthier.
3.
Greater Confidence
Connected to the improvement in your skin
appearance is the confidence that comes with knowing that your skin appears
healthy. It is unhealthy for you to not feel confident in your own
attractiveness and if you gain confidence because you have a tan, that is
nothing to be taken lightly. Your own self esteem is an important benefit of
tanning.
4.
Defined Muscles
Tanning also has the ability to help your muscles
shine better, which also improves your overall appearance. Your muscles may
not be any larger simply because you went tanning, but at least they will
appear larger than they would with lighter skin.
5.
Greater Mood
It is also believed that sunlight (and ultimately
UV exposure) contributes to a better mood. A lack of sunlight has been
linked to problems like seasonal affective disorder, so increasing the
amount of sunlight you experience is a great way to ensure that your mood
remains high.
Additional Benefits
Tanning may also have additional benefits as well.
Prolonged time in the bright sun is known to help wake you up, which in turn
helps you sleep better at night. There may also be a link between sunlight
and controlling PMS.
Though there is very clearly a connection between
tanning and skin cancer, there is no denying that tanning does have benefits
to both your mind and body. It is up to you to decide whether or not you
believe that the benefits you receive from tanning are worth the risks that
you put your skin through.
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