Tanning Maybe Addictive for Some

Tanning may give some people a "buzz" similiar to a runners high. Researchers from the University of Texas at Galveston asked beach goers a series of questions that were modifed from drug and alcohol evalutions. Some of the questions were:

1. Do you spend more time in the sun than planned?

2. Do you feel guilty for tanning too long?

3. Do you skip other social activities to go to the beach or tanning salon?

The result of the survey were published in the journal Archives of Dermatology.

Although previous research has shown that ultra violet light from a tanning bed or the sun releases endorphins which can reduce pain and improve a person's mood. Some argue that the driving force behind tanning is the association most people have between a tan and health and beauty.

Original Article from National Geographic

Note:
Always follow recommended guidelines for exposure times and do not exceed maximums. Never tan more than once in 24 hours or allow clients to. Your tan continues to develop over this time period and additional exposure could have undesirable results like burning.

Voice Off Question:

Why do you chose to tan or not to?
How does it make you feel?
How do you feel about how you look after tanning?