Tanning: Safe Popular trend or a health hazard? What does tanning do to your skin? What are the health hazards? History of tanning.

One of the most popular trends of the 20th century is sun tanning. The summer is a time for hanging by the pool and beach catching some rays. Everywhere you look in magazines, in movies, on television shows, and in everyday life people are sporting the tanned look. A tanned look was not always popular. In the 19th century it was uncommon for anyone of the upper class to have a tan. The paler you …

…your skin is still being exposed to the sun. If your not planning on spending a lot of time outside you should still wear sunscreen, and make sure it blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Protect yourself as much as you can ultraviolet rays. Even though you may think you look better with a tan, remember that it not only effects how you look but also your health. You should always put your health first.