The American Cancer Society says you should avoid tanning beds and overexposure to ultraviolet light. Despite warnings about the negative effects of tanning, people are still going. So, why do people keep up their visits to the tanning salon?
Michelle Savoy is visits the tanning salon two or three times a week. On the surface, it seems like it's just another beauty ritual. However, she's not tanning to look better.
"I went to the doctor and asked her to run a few tests. I had a baby last year March 31 so my life has been kind of hectic. So she ran for a thyroid and vitamin D, and I thought that was kind of strange, running a vitamin D test. Ironically, the thyroid came back and the vitamin D was quite low, so she suggested I start vitamin D therapy …100 percent better," said Savoy.
Her doctor prescribed vitamin D supplements and tanning sessions in moderation.
But, warning labels about what U-V light can do to your eyes and skin are right on tanning beds. Even with the benefits, and with precautions like wearing protective eyewear, advocates know that too much sun exposure isn't healthy. Still, that's not enough to stop people from tanning.
"Life is better when you tan," said Stefanie DeCarolis.
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