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This
article gives some useful tips
about using tanning beds and I
hope it will be helpful to you. -
Bob
When
tanning beds first hit the
markets, the sole purpose of this
technology, to provide indoor
tanning, is simply cosmetic in
nature. Obtaining a gorgeous dark
olive skin seemed trivial and the
tanning bed is less grand
compared to other technological
inventions. Thus, the primary
users of tanning beds are young
women who only wanted a tan to
show off to their friends.
Further
studies, however, showed that
tanning beds are not only useful
for darkening the skin. The
ultraviolet radiation emitted by
the tanning bed lamps has been
found to enforce vitamin D
production in the human skin in
the same way that the direct
exposure to sun’s rays can.
Vitamin D is a major substance
needed to strengthen the bones
and to prevent diseases. Thus, it
can be said that the responsible
use of tanning beds can
contribute to the overall health
of a person.
With these
studies, the profile of tanning
bed users begins to change
dramatically. Instead of being
purely composed of young women,
the profile of tanning bed users
now has men and older adults. And
this was shown in the study
conducted by a group of
researchers led by Dr. Michael
Strepp. The results of this 2004
study were compared to the
results of the last 1996 survey.
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In
the 1996 survey, almost
all users of tanning
beds are college-age
women. But in the most
recent market research,
about 30% of tanning bed
users are now composed
of men.
A
similar survey of
Canadian tanning salons
showed a comparable
data. That is, 25% of
all patrons of 160
Canadian tanning salons
are male.
The
percentages are expected
to increase since the
tanning salons now are
built separate from hair
and beauty salons.
Men
will be more comfortable
entering tanning
salons.
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An
interesting data came out of the
survey regarding male users. One
tanning salon reported that
though 27% of its clientele are
male, 40% of its profits come
from the male customers.
This is
because men use the tanning beds
more often than women.
The recent
market study also showed that
older people are now using
tanning beds. That is 70% of all
surveyed tanning bed users are
aged older than 25. And in New
York, men over the age of 40 are
beginning to use tanning beds.
There are even senior citizens
who now enter tanning salons.
As the
health benefits of using tanning
beds become more popular, more
men and more older adults are
going to utilize this indoor
tanning technology.
These new
wave of users are responsible and
health-conscious people intent on
using a proven technology.
About The
Author
Grace Palce
is writing articles for her own
site about tanning beds
http://www.tanning-bed-secrets.com
- and alternative medicine
articles for http://www.good-herbal-health.com
- Besides maintaining her own
sites she has also guest-written
several articles for
http://www.diet1200.com/.
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Other
Cosmetic
Tips
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Beautiful
Lip
Tips
- If you are
planning a fashion or
beauty photo session be
sure your makeup,
especially your lipstick
colors match your skin
tones and remember other
factors in this article.
Read it to get the most
from your model
cosmetics.
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