PROTECT SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE AND INDOOR TANNING

LOUSIANA  BANS  TANNING  FOR  UNDER 18-YEARS

Lousiana has just passed a law banning indoor tan for minors under 18 years old. It is a well thought out measure to protect its youth from the dangers of indoor tanning.

Tans are caused by harmful ultra violet (UV) radiation from sun or tanning lamps. Both can cause DNA damage to skin.  Many studies have linked Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, to use of indoor tanning. 

There is no such thing as healthy tanning. Indoor tanning provides a sun protection factor of about 3, against the recommended level of at least 15 SPF.  Indoor tanning is designed to give you high levels of UV radiation in a short time. 

Tanning affects the top layer of your skin (epidermis) first and then goes into dermis, next layer of skin under epidermis, to cause damage. Melanoma, which occurs less often than other types of skin, is the most serious and dangerous type of skin cancer, emerging as the leading cause of skin cancer deaths. 

In US, nearly 419,000 cases of skin cancer are reported every year. Other States should also, therefore,  look into the harmful effects of indoor tanning and follow Lousiana lead. 

In HERBALLY RADIANT, we have been advising customers to protect skin from possible damage from sun or indoor tanning.  This could lead to premature skin aging, like wrinkles and spots, changes in skin texture and increase in the risk of potential harm to eyes.  One should apply sunscreen before venturing out in the sun.  The sun protection creams or lotions must provide 30 SPF level which is much safer. Our lotions are organic, most skin friendly and provide best protection to skin from sunburns;  readily available for prompt shipping (www.shop.herballyradiant.com)

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