Transcript The Dangers of Tanning

The Dangers of Tanning
By: Danielle, Carmela, Nick, & Phil
What is Sun Tanning?
• Sun tanning or simply tanning is the process
whereby skin color is darkened or tanned. The
process is most often a result of exposure to
ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or from
artificial sources, such as a tanning bed.
History of “Sun Bathing”
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Pre 1900’s it was concentered “lower class” to be tan.
In 1903, Niles Finsen -“Finsen Light Therapy.” The therapy was a cure for diseases such
as lupus vulgaris and rickets, Vitamin D deficiencies.
by 1913 'sunbathing' is referred to as a desirable activity for the leisured class.
In the 1920s, Coco Chanel accidentally got sunburnt while visiting the French Riviera. In
addition, Parisians fell in love with Josephine Baker, a “caramel-skinned” singer in Paris.
In the 1940s, advertisements started appearing in women’s magazines which
encouraged sun bathing. At the same time, swimsuits' skin coverage began decreasing.
1950s, silver metallic UV reflectors were common to enhance one’s tan.
1971, Mattel introduced Malibu Barbie, which had tanned skin, sunglasses, and her very
own bottle of sun tanning lotion.
1978 tanning beds first appeared.
SPF labeling was standardized by the FDA in1978, deeming the UV rays to cause skin
cancer.
Tanning is now a 5 billion dollar industry in the United States today.
Self Tanning
• Some people use chemical products which can
produce a tanning result without exposure to
ultraviolet radiation.
Such As:
-Spray Tan
- “At Home” Bronzing Spray/Lotion
- Bronzing powders
Why do people tan?
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Image
Media
Self-Esteem
Medical Reasons
It’s Fun/Feels good
Did you know?
• The cumulative damage caused by UV radiation can lead to
premature skin aging (wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots, and skin
cancer.)
• Indoor ultraviolet (UV) tanners, AKA tanning beds, are 74
percent more likely to develop skin cancer.
• Tanning effects are irreversible.
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How it happens…
• The sun produces UVA and UVB rays.
• Skin cells in the top layer of skin (the epidermis) produce a pigment called
melanin that gives skin its natural color.
• When skin is exposed to UVB radiation, more melanin is produced, causing
the skin to darken. (defense mechanism from absorbing the UV radiation)
• A tan is a sign that the skin is attempting to protect itself against UV
damage.
• When the melanin absorbs too much UV radiation, you will get a sunburn.
• More Melanin produced = more UV damage sustained.
• “Roasting” is a good term used by many sunbathers/tanners, because you
actually are.
Skin Cancer
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Increased exposure to UV radiation can cause permanent damage to the
melanin and the skin cells, eventually leading to cancer.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma
Can tanning/sunbathing hurt my eyes?
YES IT CAN
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Is it really worth it?