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Standee advertisement for tanning lamp advertisement for the
Health-Tan sunlamp featured actress Jayne Mansfield and claimed a "Can't Burn" feature. Despite such marketing claims, there is no such thing as a safe UV tan, whether from the sun or a sunlamp.
Health Risks of Sunlamps
UV Radiation Danger: Tanning lamps typically emit higher levels of UV radiation (up to 10 times more UVB and 14 times more UVA) than the natural sun.
Cancer Risk: UV exposure from tanning devices is linked to an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. One study found that people exposed to indoor tanning have a 59% increased risk of melanoma.
Physical Damage: Overexposure can lead to sunburn, premature skin aging, eye damage (including cataracts and blindness if eye protection is not used), and a weakened immune system.
Regulation: Due to these risks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reclassified sunlamp products as higher-risk medical devices in 2014 and mandated black-box warnings on the devices and their marketing materials, advising against use by individuals under 18. |
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