Positive Effects of UV Light

While indoor sunbathing is a cosmetic service, a well-known side effect of exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light is the production of vitamin D. Like the outdoor sun, indoor sunbathing equipment stimulates the human body to produce Vitamin D. Emerging evidence suggests a large portion of Canadians are vitamin D deficient. Research also suggests that vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining good health.

UV Introduction

The effects of UV light on human health are of immense importance. UV light is vital for our organs, our nerves, our skin, our blood, and the stability of our bones. It is also the body's primary and natural way to produce vitamin D in the body, and recent research has shown that healthy vitamin D blood levels may be associated with lower incidence of many forms of cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and other diseases. Unquestionably, there is no life without sunlight. But life with too much UV light - overexposure is linked to increased skin cancer incidence - is not good either.

New Vitamin D Research

Vitamin D production is one of the benefits that has been associated with human exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) emitted in sunlight and by most commercial indoor tanning equipment. While the North American indoor sunbathing community conducts indoor sunbathing as a cosmetic service, an undeniable physiological side-effect of this service is that indoor sunbathing enthusiasts manufacture sufficient levels of vitamin D as a result of indoor tanning sessions.

Benefits and Potential Risks of Sunbathing

Indoor sunbathing allows a cosmetic tan to develop in a controlled environment. Moderate exposure appropriate to skin type minimizes the risks associated to sunburn and overexposure. Know your skin type and sunbath responsibly indoors and outdoors.