(Newswire.net — June 1, 2013) Denver, CO — This is the time of year when many hope to get a tan, but may not have the time or patience to apply tanning lotion and sit in the high altitude summer sun. Colorado Tan of Arvada, CO has been tanning people year-round for over two decades. Indoor tanning is a fast, affordable and healthy way to brown oneself and not have to worry about scheduling time to lay in the sun which, frankly, can be boring.
Colorado Tan owner Geoff Barnes says anyone with a health concern can rest assured that indoor tanning at a tanning salon is absolutely safe. “Indoor tanning can provide health benefits by helping the body manufacture Vitamin D. Some research shows that Vitamin D can be helpful in preventing over 15 varieties of cancer, as well as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, chronic weakness, hypertension, and birth defects. And, exposure to UV light on a regular basis stimulates the thyroid gland, which is responsible for balancing the metabolism of the body.“
Barnes also says that some experts believe that indoor tanning can be as effective as outdoor sunlight exposure in helping the body to produce the vital Vitamin D. The same experts also say indoor tanning can be safer than prolonged time in the sun because it can limit exposure to the potentially dangerous Ultra Violet radiation. Barnes adds, “Indoor tanning beds emit ultraviolet (UV) rays. The sun naturally emits 3 types of UV rays: UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. The UV-C rays are most harmful to your skin, so tanning equipment only emits UV-A and UV-B rays. Our trained staff at Colorado Tan works with each customer to determine the best protocol to reach his or her goals both safely and quickly. We love helping people look and feel great!”
Colorado Tan in the Denver area also encourages indoor tanners to ease into it if they sunburn easily. After developing a base tan following several indoor tanning sessions, time in the tanning bed can gradually be increased. Indoor tanners are also encouraged to use sunscreen if they sunburn or want to spend more time on the tanning bed. Sunscreen helps to deflect UV rays and also helps to prevent sunburn.