1. Ben Pure Throws Light on Safety of
Different Tanning Methods

2.  There are different ways to get your skin tanned. Sun tanning, Tanning
beds, and sunless tanning applications are few of the methods that are
commonly used.
 Benjamin Pure is an expert in sunless tanning products.
Understanding various tanning methods
 Selecting right method for getting a tanned skin can be confusing. One must
try to understand different demerits of skin tanning methods to select the
right way to get the desired tan.
 Sun tanning is the conventional tanning method and is used by millions of
people round the world. However, with growing concern of ozone layer
depletion, sun tanning can prove to be hazardous.

3.  Classification of wavelengths of sunlight is done by naming rays with short
and long wavelengths as UV A and UV B rays respectively.
 Ultraviolet rays consist of UV A, UV B, and UV C radiations. One need not
worry about UV C rays because these are absorbed by ozone layers.
 UV A and UV B radiations pose grave danger to us since these have ability
to pass through the protective layer of ozone to cause direct effect on
exposed skin.
 UV rays are associated with multiple effects including premature skin
ageing, early development of cataract, and skin cancer. Therefore Ben Pure
advises to try alternative methods of tanning.
 Tanning beds incorporate tanning bulbs and are designed for controlled
exposure. The time of exposure is decided by considering skin type.

4.  Tanning bulbs are also associated with harmful UV A as well as UV B
radiations.
Safety and efficacy of sunless tanners
 This brings us to sunless tanning products. Growing number of people are
choosing these to achieve desired tan without hazards of ultraviolet
radiations. Sunless tan can is offered in different forms and applications
methods.
 There are many salons or spray tanning booths that offer sunless tanning
sprays to make your skin glow with tan.
 Self tanners are available as creams, lotions, gels, and sprays. These
contain Dihydroxyacetone as principal ingredient. It is known as DHA and
tans skin temporarily because it tans the dead cells of the skin.

5.  DHA has been in use for over three decades and does not get absorbed into
the skin and is relatively nontoxic.
 Ben Pure concludes that sunless tanning products should be preferred over
other tanning methods.