If you are considering laser hair removal, it is important to avoid sunbathing or using sunbeds in the weeks leading up to and following your appointment. Your practitioner will discuss this during the consultation phase of the process.
UV radiation can have disastrous effects on our skin, including melanoma and visible skin damage. Furthermore, it may trigger or exacerbate conditions like acne, psoriasis, vitiligo and pruritus.
Sunbeds are a form of tanning
Sunbeds pose significant health risks, and prolonged exposure is advised. UV rays can damage skin tissue and result in tanning; furthermore they increase cancer risks while also potentially leading to eye issues like irritation and conjunctivitis if no protective eyewear is worn; sunbed tanning does not compare favourably with natural tanning; indeed it may increase chances of malignant melanoma skin cancer, one of its most serious forms.
Sunbeds are an ultra-violet radiation tanning equipment device commonly found in salons, gyms, spas, hotels, and other commercial facilities. Sunbeds come in many varieties – low pressure beds to high pressure beds to stand-up units. All emit UV rays which penetrate the body’s melanin pigment to produce an organic tan.
Sunbeds may offer various advantages, but should only be used sparingly. Overexposure poses risks of oversun exposure while tanning beds have also been linked with health conditions like psoriasis, dermatitis, pruritus, vitiligo and other issues. Food sources and natural sun exposure offer more reliable ways of getting vitamin D; if you feel you may not be getting enough, consult with your physician.
Use of sunbeds for tanning can be dangerous, especially if done regularly and for extended periods. Overexposure to UV rays can damage skin cells and increase risk for some forms of skin cancer; additionally, sunbeds have also been known to cause eyelid burns and cataracts which could be more serious health effects than originally anticipated.
No matter whether it is possible for you to receive laser hair removal with a tan, tanning should be avoided prior and post procedure as this could interfere with its results and cause your skin to react differently to laser light. It is recommended to wear sunscreen when outdoors as much as possible in order to cover up treated areas as much as possible.
Sunbeds are a form of UV radiation
Sunbeds may be popular, but their exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause premature skin ageing and possibly skin cancer. Sunbeds also increase your risk of sunburn and prolonged tanning sessions that require weeks to fade – setting back any laser hair removal treatment plans you might have planned. It is therefore advised that younger than 18-year-olds or those with fair skin avoid sunbed use altogether; seek medical advice prior to using one if taking medications that increase UV radiation sensitivity before making this decision.
Sunbeds emit both UVB and UVA rays, both responsible for tanning skin as well as creating precancerous moles (naevi). UVA penetrates deeper into skin layers to promote premature ageing with roughening, blotchiness and wrinkle formation; furthermore they suppress your immune system which increases your risk for skin cancers such as melanoma. Research shows that those who used sunbeds as teenagers had twice the risk of this form of cancer than those who didn’t.
Notably, the UV levels emitted by sunbeds may be poorly regulated. According to one recent study, nine out of ten sunbeds surveyed exceeded maximum legal limits due to differences in gas pressure within light bulbs and coating inner surfaces; furthermore, sunbed emissions do not correlate to surface temperature or irradiance levels and may vary considerably even among different sessions at one location.
UV radiation exposure not only causes skin cancer, but it can also harm eyes and lungs. Overexposure may cause dry and flaky skin conditions as well as muscle atrophy and joint degeneration; as well as increasing your risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
After receiving laser hair removal treatments, it is advised to limit direct sun exposure for two weeks after. This is because treated areas can become more sensitive to heat and UV radiation exposure, leading to damage of their cells and tissue. If you do venture outdoors during this period, take steps such as wearing broad-brimmed hats with long sleeves as well as applying SPF50 sunscreens if going outdoors.
Sunbeds are a form of Vitamin D
Sunbeds may give people the illusion that they’re an effective source of Vitamin D, yet studies demonstrate otherwise. Indeed, studies show that sunbeds actually increase your risk of cancer and cause other health issues while also making you more susceptible to hyperpigmentation – all reasons to avoid tanning before laser hair removal treatment.
Sunbeds contain UVB radiation which stimulates skin production of vitamin D; however, this amount is insufficient to sustain overall health and prevent disease. According to NHS recommendations, people should consume food rich in Vitamin D; however this can be challenging in wintertime when there is little sunlight around.
However, most salon sunbeds emit UVB light at levels similar to solar summer sunlight – meaning a typical salon sunbed session will raise your Vitamin D blood level by about 42nmol/L; significantly more than is necessary for physiological tanning.
Although vitamin D can be obtained through diet alone, sunbeds present several serious health risks that should be considered when making your decision about sunbed use. Melanoma skin cancer is of particular concern; even one session on a sunbed increases your risk for both squamous cell and basal cell skin cancer by 67% and 29%, respectively. Furthermore, long-term sunbed use has been known to lead to premature skin ageing as well.
As can be seen, sunbeds pose far greater health risks than their benefits in terms of producing vitamin D. Instead, natural sunlight and food sources offer much safer methods of maintaining healthy levels. Furthermore, risk-benefit analyses support opting out of artificial tanning altogether.
Sunbeds are a form of skin cancer
While tanning may appear like an effective way of increasing Vitamin D levels, its risks far outweigh its advantages. UV rays emitted by sunbeds are highly damaging to skin health, increasing both non-melanoma and malignant melanoma cancer risk as well as age-related wrinkling and discoloration. Furthermore, damage caused by sunbed use has also been linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even autoimmune conditions like psoriasis and eczema.
Studies have demonstrated that people who regularly use sunbeds are at increased risk for skin cancer regardless of skin type or sex; this risk increases exponentially for those who start using them in their teens or early 20s – particularly women who began using them early – according to one study, women who used sunbeds between 16-25 had 7.5 times greater likelihood of melanoma than those who never used one, even after taking into account family history and sunburns as risk factors.
Sunbeds pose such severe risks that some countries have banned or strictly regulated their use. Some laws have mandated tanning salon owners display warning signs and limit how often clients receive UV exposure; meanwhile others prohibit sales to those under a certain age limit or with sensitive skin.
Laser hair removal has grown increasingly popular over time due to celebrities like Kim Kardashian promoting it via social media, yet many are unaware of important instructions they must abide by prior to and following treatment – for instance avoiding sunbathing and sunbed use for several weeks prior to an appointment; sun-tanned skin can reduce efficacy and lengthen treatments significantly as well as increase side effects like redness and swelling; it is therefore vitally important that these rules are observed for your own good!
