10/24/2025
💡 THE TRUTH ABOUT TANNING & CANCER
It’s true — UV light can cause DNA damage when overused or when skin burns. 🥵 But there’s no conclusive clinical proof that moderate, professionally supervised tanning increases skin cancer risk.
Most studies linking tanning to cancer combine:
☀️ Different skin types
🏠 Home or unregulated use
🔥 Burned skin or overexposure
…making results less reflective of what happens in controlled salon environments.
Just like sunlight, UV exposure is powerful — but context, dose, and control determine whether it harms or helps. ✨
Professional tanning systems deliver measured UV exposure under trained supervision. SMART TAN–certified salons teach clients how to tan gradually, avoid burns, and respect their skin’s limits.
ALWAYS choose salons that educate clients, follow Smart Tan guidelines, and prioritize skin safety over speed.
(Amanda at Under The Sun IS certified)
So no — tanning beds aren’t “instant cancer machines.”
They’re tools that, when used correctly, allow for controlled UV exposure that may support vitamin D production, mood, and skin adaptation. 🌞
📚 Evidence-based context:
Grant & Boucher, Dermato-Endocrinology (2018)
Moan et al., Int J Environ Res Public Health (2019)
Lata et al., Photochem Photobiol Sci (2020)
⚖️ Educational content only — not medical advice. Always tan responsibly and under professional supervision.
