What if Stephanie Meyer’s fictional vampire / 108 year old teenager / nearly-transparent-image-of-a-human-being used a tanning bed to add some color and vitamin D to his skin?
As a vampire, the first question is whether or not he could even survive the UV rays. The answer seems to be yes. While any traditional vampire would shrivel and burn in any sort of UV exposure, Edward would just lay in the tanning bed sparkling like a diamond in the sun while sulking and planning the nightly stalking of his beloved Bella. If a 108 year old boy is going to sneak in through your window and watch you sleep at night he should at least not be as white as a ghost.
Secondly, Edward’s sullen attitude and shy demeanor could be improved with a little bit of vitamin D. After spending several years living in Forks, WA (one of the cloudiest places in the country) you would be a little on edge from the lack of nutrients too! About a week of sessions with the tanning bed could leave Edward seeming almost normal in both mood and skin pigment. Who knows, maybe it would even help him clear up that sparkling skin condition!
Check out these before and after shots. Which one do you like better? Let us know in the comments. We will be picking 4 random people out of the comments to win a bottle of Australian Gold Kiss Kiss Bronze Bronze Dual Bronzing Accelerator lotion.
Over the weekend, U.S. Senate Democrats removed a proposed 5% tax on all elective cosmetic surgery, replacing it with a last-minute provision that would tax the use of tanning beds. Senate Democrats cite the reasoning for the “Tan Tax” is the increased risk of skin cancer associated with the use of indoor tanning beds.
Under the new proposal, individuals purchasing tanning services would be requires to pay the 10% Tan Tax. Over a 10-year span, this new tax is projected to produce $2.7 billion to help fund health care reform. The previously proposed elective cosmetic surgery tax, affectionately called the “Bo-Tax” was projected to contribute over twice that amount in the same 10-year span.
Allergan, the California-based maker of Botox and other firms that were to be affected by the “Bo-Tax” lobbied together to remove the proposed tax. Representative cosmetic surgeons also lobbied against the tax arguing that the tax was discriminatory, specifically against middle-class women.
In a statement released by John Overstreet, executive director of the Indoor Tanning Association said, “It is not surprising that one primarily cosmetic business is trying to throw another under the bus by transferring a tax from rich doctors and their wealthy customers to struggling small businesses,” Overstreet said. “The irony is that ultraviolet light at least has proven health benefits where botox treatments have none.”
On their website, the Indoor Tanning Association states that a well-known side effect of exposing the skin to ultraviolent (UV) light is the production of Vitamin D.
With an estimated 70% of Americans having insufficient levels of Vitamin D and nearly 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in the nutrient, Oregon State University (USA) researchers warn of the impending public health problem of Vitamin D deficiency in both developed and developing nations. Oregon State University scientists have discovered that vitamin D induces the expression of cathelicidin, an antimicrobial peptide gene.
The team posits that this mechanism is partly responsible for vitamin D’s capacity to function as one’s primary immune response, and that future advances in the use of cathelicidin may form the basis for new immune-based therapies. While Vitamin D can be obtained from the diet, experts suggest that food sources are rarely adequate. In fact, most people get the bulk of this fat-soluble vitamin from the UV-B radiation in sun exposure, which naturally causes the skin to produce it. However, people living north of about 40 degrees latitude – a geography encompassing a large portion of the United States and northern Europe –are often deficient after months of inadequate winter sunshine.
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Among the countless health subjects that are making national news, one that should be of particular interest to tanning bed owners and customers is Vitamin D. The UV Foundation had announced February is Vitamin D Deficiency Month. A little late for us now, but something to keep in mind for next year.
“New scientific studies continue to confirm the enormous health benefits of Vitamin D, while supporting significant health consequences of being deficient,” said Tim Miller, Communications Director for the UV Foundation. “We launched “Vitamin D Deficiency Month” to educate the public about the dangers of this growing problem and to ’shed some light’ on potential solutions.”
Dr. Nancy Snyderman, in a February interview on The Today Show, said many Americans suffer from a lack of Vitamin D. The negative health effects of Vitamin D can be devastating. Lack of Vitamin D can increase the risk of heart disease, the nation’s number one killer and also increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease, rickets, several types of cancers and can compound ailments like fatigue, depression and aches and pains.
And according to a Harvard Medical School study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 60 percent of Americans are Vitamin D deficient.
Colon cancer is considered one of the most lethal cancers for Americans; however, research is indicating that vitamin D has a chance to make a difference. Not only does research suggest vitamin D can help keep certain cancers at bay, it also is positively impacting patients who already have been diagnosed.
Fortunately, it is not difficult or costly for many individuals to increase their vitamin D levels. Besides diet and supplementation, upping a person’s regular exposure to light sources such as the sun can also be effective.
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Nine new alluring, body-contouring and eco-friendly tanning beds make up a new line of commercial tanning beds that begin shipping soon from tanning equipment leader ETS Tan.
The e3(TM) line of tanning beds feature the latest in energy-saving science, ergonomic design principles and eco-friendly lamp configurations. The line includes four beds in the Ultimate Envy collection, two Epic beds and two Legend beds.
“Our new tanning beds feature the latest in energy-saving science, ergonomic design principles and eco-friendly lamp configurations,” said ETS Tan CEO Bill Pipp. “I’m excited that after two years of development and testing this day is here. We’re eager to see these sleek, energy-efficient tanning beds inside salons throughout the nation.”
e3 tanning beds feature illuminated panels that change color and add movement, energy and ambiance to any salon. An easy-to-use control panel that includes a timer display for clear understanding of bed operations and optional voice prompts is directly in front of tanners on each bed’s canopy handle. e3 beds have an integrated sound system compatible with MP3 players.
Each e3 tanning bed features electronic ballasts that reduce energy consumption and can lower a salon’s operating costs by up to 30 percent. e3 beds operate at cooler temperatures, allowing salons to scale back air conditioning in the summer months, and use Wolff® System lamps that contain less mercury, making them more easily disposable than non-green lamps.
ETS Tan also upgraded its popular Rejuvasun with Omnilux spa bed with e3 technology. The Rejuvasun with Omnilux is the only tanning and skin rejuvenation bed in the marketplace that offers FDA-cleared, medically proven light therapy panels that can reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the face and neck areas by up to 75 percent.
“We kept the investment that salons make when they choose ETS tanning beds at the forefront of our design plans,” Pipp said. “e3 beds are higher output beds that require less space and feature smart access panels that allow easy access to all internal components without removing any bulky covers. All beds feature impact-resistant covers that look great and will stand the test of time.”
For more about the new e3 line of tanning beds from ETS Tan, visit etstan.com or the company’s Facebook Fan Page.
One of the main problems people have with indoor tanning is the idea that the beds they are laying on are not properly sanitized. Even if you have your own home tanning bed, sanitation is a key element of your tanning experience. Fear of disease, germs, and plain old disgust at the idea of trying to relax where someone else’s sweaty backside has been often keeps potential tanners from ever giving it a shot. This is completely understandable, especially since some tanning bed users prefer to tan in the nude.
To help combat this often paranoid idea of the disgusting tanning bed we present to you some tips to check how clean the tanning bed you are about to make extended contact with is, and a few easy ways to clean it yourself when it isn’t quite up to snuff.
Tip Number 1: Closely inspect the tanning bed and make sure that the acrylic covering inside of it is not coated in grime and leftover tanning lotion
This tip is fairly straight forward and is good common sense. If you see any signs of dirt, smudges, fading, staining, and/or rat droppings do NOT get in without having the tanning bed cleaned and disinfected by a salon employee or yourself first.
Tip Number 2: If the bed appears dirty, clean it with a disinfectant cleaner with the power to sanitize a pit toilet
After each tanning session you should disinfect any area of the tanning bed that touches the tanner’s body. You need to be sure to thoroughly scourge the acrylic shields where people actual lay on the bed as this is the spot where the most bacteria-infested contamination is located.
There are lots of different cleaners made just for tanning beds and are crucial to keeping a clean, cockroach free tanning environment. Here is a list of a few tanning bed specific cleaners.
Australian Gold Tanning Bed Cleaner: Australian Gold’s tanning bed cleaner is a one-step cleaner with no fuss and no mess. It’s a disinfectant with a neutral pH and it acts as a sanitizer, deodorizer, virucide and fungicide. This is one of the best cleaners out there.
Lucasol Tanning Bed Cleaner: Lucasol is another one-step brand of deodorizing disinfectant. It’s hospital-grade and free from any dyes or scents.
Novus Tanning Bed Cleaner: This disinfectant is part sanitizer and part polish. It leaves behind a protective sheen that repels dust and minimizes static.
Tip Number 3: Enjoy your germ free tanning bed!
Now that your tanning bed is safely sanitized and clean enough to eat (cook?) off of enjoy relaxing in the comfortable, irradiated glow for a while, but always remember to tan in safety and moderation.
Over the weekend, U.S. Senate Democrats removed a proposed 5% tax on all elective cosmetic surgery, replacing it with a last-minute provision that would tax the use of tanning beds. Senate Democrats cite the reasoning for the “Tan Tax” is the increased risk of skin cancer associated with the use of indoor tanning beds.
With an estimated 70% of Americans having insufficient levels of Vitamin D and nearly 1 billion people worldwide are deficient in the nutrient, Oregon State University (USA) researchers warn of the impending public health problem of Vitamin D deficiency in both developed and developing nations. Oregon State University scientists have discovered that vitamin D induces the expression of cathelicidin, an antimicrobial peptide gene.
Colon cancer is considered one of the most lethal cancers for Americans; however, research is indicating that vitamin D has a chance to make a difference. Not only does research suggest vitamin D can help keep certain cancers at bay, it also is positively impacting patients who already have been diagnosed.
Nine new alluring, body-contouring and eco-friendly tanning beds make up a new line of commercial tanning beds that begin shipping soon from tanning equipment leader ETS Tan.
One of the main problems people have with indoor tanning is the idea that the beds they are laying on are not properly sanitized. Even if you have your own home tanning bed, sanitation is a key element of your tanning experience. Fear of disease, germs, and plain old disgust at the idea of trying to relax where someone else’s sweaty backside has been often keeps potential tanners from ever giving it a shot. This is completely understandable, especially since some tanning bed users prefer to tan in the nude.
