I’ve gone to tanning salons at least twice a week since I was 15 years old.
“Hannah, 25
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“Hannah thinks she looks more toned tan.
So I said, ‘Why not actually get toned?’
To build muscle, she needed to doresistance training.
With this and a good diet, she’ll feel and look stronger.
I knew that if I didn’t love the workout, then I wouldn’t keep doing it.
And it was true!
“Thevitamin Dboosts my mood!
I started going to tanning beds when I was 20.
I knew the risks were tremendous, but I love feeling the heat on my skin.
And because I don’t wear a swimsuit in the bed, I can avoid annoying tan lines.
It’s not as if I go really dark.
I’m just looking for that rosy, sun-kissed glow.
I suspect it’s a Pavlovian response.
When Alissa senses the warmth and light, her brain says, ‘This is my happy time.’
She’ll get all the benefits within that small window of time.
“Having a tan hides mybreakouts.
It darkens my skin and makes it more even.
I want to learn new, healthier ways to get the same results.
I don’t want to cringe when people ask me, ‘Do you go tanning?’
and I have to reply, ‘Uh, yeah.
‘“Anna, 32
“Anna had stress-induced pimples.
First, I gave her a mild chemical peel as a jump start to clearing clogged pores.
She has sensitive skin, and sulfur controls oil and reduces surface bacteria without overdrying.
Three weeks later, Anna’s complexion is radiant.
“Dennis Gross, M.D.,dermatologist, NYC
“My skin looks great!
After my first visit with Dr.
Gross, I thought tanning would be so much easier!
Will I tan again?
I’ll reconsider salons, although I’ll go to the beach using sunscreen with SPF 30.
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