Addicted to tanning Billy and Alyssa are two young people that have a serious addiction to tanning. They do everything from using a tanning bed to lying out in the sun for hours. As many people know there are many dangers of tanning. Any way of tanning is bad for you. Tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps which causes cell damage. The increasing damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging like wrinkles‚ lax skin‚ brown spots
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Dangers of Indoor Tanning “CANCER” a six lettered word that carries so much meaning to my family. On Tuesday‚ May 28‚ 2011 I arrived home from a long day at school. I could feel it in the air that something was different. Both of my parents displayed long‚ sad faces. As soon as my mother asked “can I speak to you alone?” I realized that something was definitely wrong. The words that escaped her mouth is something that I would never imagined hearing from my 48 year old mom. She explained that she
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Tanning Beds English 111 Brent Mark Ivy Tech Community College 10-2-2008 Have you ever been tanning? I have been tanning multiple times and I love it. Tanning is defined as “A structure lined with sunlamps in which one stands or reclines in order to acquire a suntan”. Tanning’s purpose as it is defined is to get a tan. Tanning beds are used by people to tan all year around. Men and women are no longer forced to make time to tan outside or to schedule
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The Killer Tan The use of tanning beds has become increasingly popular in minors and young adults. Teenagers see celebrities on TV and in magazines with glowing tans‚ and think they need to have this perfectly bronzed look year round. Some question how they are able to keep their sun kissed skin during the winter. This often leads young adults to visit tanning salons so they can achieve the desired “healthy glow”. After a few sessions in a tanning bed the skin pigment starts to darken toward the
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds Many times‚ a lack of education and communication can have detrimental consequences. For example‚ there are some incidents where one might unknowingly make a mistake‚ but by the time they realize the problem‚ it is too late to fix it. In Lord of the Flies‚ the author‚ William Golding‚ tells a riveting story about a group of young boys who feel that they are invincible and have the freedom to do what they want. This leads them into great trouble‚ and even death. Similarly
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Pros and Cons of Tanning Beds Tanning beds‚ also known as sunbeds‚ are devices that are very popular among people across the country. Just by looking in magazines or watching television anyone can see that the latest trend is to have a dark golden tan‚ even during the winter. Tanning beds are used by people to tan all year around; men and women are no longer forced to schedule around the weather nor are they restricted by the time of day. Sessions with a tanning bed can significantly improve
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2011). What is even more alarming is‚ “a new study has shown that people who use tanning parlors once a month or more have an increased risk of developing malignant melanoma by 55%. Melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer” (“Skin Cancer Facts” 2011). If this statistic does not scare those who use tanning beds‚ it should. Although a nice bronze glow accompanies your body after your trip to the tanning bed‚ a lifetime of trouble for your skin will follow‚ also. Is a nice tan really worth
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use of tanning beds. During the summer season our tans are naturally maintained‚ depending on the weather and outdoor conditions. For most tanners‚ tanning indoors is relaxing‚ while having some privacy and quiet time to unwind. Besides the great appearance indoor tanning is an alternative to direct sun rays and in moderation can actually improve serotonin levels‚ which are associated with feeling happier even when the sun isn’t shining. There are a number of benefits for tanning beds with the
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Tanning bed Tan vs. Natural Sun tan Tanning is something that almost every teenager‚ woman and occasionally some men do. There are a couple of different ways to tan; one way to tan is to use the tanning bed‚ which is the most well-liked way of tanning because it is quicker. The second way to tan is by natural sunlight. Either way the person chooses they are positive and negative points about both. No matter which way a person chooses to tan‚ there good points and bad points
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The ’Sun Vampires’ is an article by Cayte Williams outlining the dangers of using sun beds; addiction to sun beds and portrays the people who use sun beds as foolish. The article was printed in ‘The Big Issue’‚ which is most commonly sold by the homeless to earn money. ‘The Big Issue’ is targeted towards young casual readers who have knowledge of current affairs and have general concerns for society. The main message put across in the article by Cayte is that they are dangerous and can become
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