{"id":10765,"date":"2021-12-20T06:09:45","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T06:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infraredforhealth.com\/?p=10765"},"modified":"2022-10-06T14:59:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-06T14:59:48","slug":"do-uv-lights-make-you-tan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infraredforhealth.com\/do-uv-lights-make-you-tan\/","title":{"rendered":"Do UV Lights Make You Tan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do Tanning Beds and the Sun Give You a Tan?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn more about the benefits of tanning beds and the sun, read this article. This article outlines what UV rays are and what they do. According to the American Cancer Society, UVA rays cause premature aging in skin cells<\/a> and damage DNA. In addition, UVA rays contribute to some forms of skin cancer. Most tanning beds and sunlight<\/a> expose you to UVB radiance, which offers more energy and causes skin<\/a> cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UVA and UVB rays are different types of light<\/a><\/keyword>. The first type causes sunburn, while the second causes tanning. The UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and cause pigment cells to produce more melanin. However, the more UVB rays you’re exposed to, the darker you’ll be. You should avoid sun exposure in high-UV-index areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UVA rays affect melanin. These rays cause oxidation, a chemical process that results in darker skin. In addition, UVB enables the production of more melanin in the skin. The combination of UVA and UVB rays leads to a darker tan. Using a tanning bed can lead to deep wrinkles, so you may want to consider avoiding this type of tanning.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What’s the Best Light<\/keyword> Spectrum to Use in a Bulb to Tan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best tanning lamps produce UVB light<\/keyword>, which is in the spectrum from 280 to 315 nm. This kind of light<\/keyword> stimulates the production of pigment in the skin and also influences the synthesis of vitamin D in the body. In the North American market, the ratio of UVA\/UVB is expressed as a percentage. This figure doesn’t necessarily reflect the UVB value, but it does indicate the efficiency of the lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kelvin scale measures temperature in degrees Kelvin. So a 5% light contains<\/a> 5% UVA and 95% UVB. On the other hand, a 5600K lamp will emit a more intense UVA light<\/keyword> than a 5% one. A TE rating is almost as meaningless as the TE. For the most part, we want a lamp that emits the full spectrum of UVA and TE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to tanning<\/a>, the best wavelength is 660 nm. The red spectrum of a tan light<\/keyword> is a blend of UVA and UVB. The yellow spectrum of a tan lamp will be 85% UVA and 5% UVB. A TE is nearly as meaningless for comparison. Using a full spectrum light<\/keyword> will make you look as if you’re in the sun, or at least like it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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