Are indoor tanning devices safer than tanning in natural sunlight?
• You burn easily and don’t usually tan in natural sunlight. • You get frequent cold sores. UV radiation can lead to common light-sensitive ailments. • You have medical conditions like lupus and vitiligo. UV radiation can worsen symptoms. • You are immune suppressed. UV radiation can be more hazardous. • You eat certain foods or use certain cosmetics or medications that can make your skin burn more easily. This reaction is called “photosensitivity”. Ask the tanning facility operator or employee for a list of these items.
