Facts about tanning

Learn the truth vs common myths

It is important to educate yourself about tanning both indoors and outdoors.

• The sun is our natural source of Vitamin D.
• Over 60% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient.
• Current research indicates that Vitamin D plays in important role in preventing certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and depression as well as several other chronic illnesses.
• The multi-billion dollar cosmetic and sunscreen industries have scared Americans into thinking that sun avoidance is the only answer. This misinformation, supported by dermatologists' overzealous recommendations of sun avoidance, has created myths about tanning and sun exposure.
• A healthy tan poses no significant risk of damaging your skin; sun burns, however, can be dangerous. For this reason, tanning in a government-approved controlled environment tailored to your skin type can be a safer way to get your body's required dose of Vitamin D.