Tuesday, 20 November 2012

Research on sunbeds

-They give out harmful UV rays which damage the DNA in our skin cells, which can cause cancer.
-Estimated to cause around 100 deaths a year in the UK from melanoma.
-Causes premature skin ageing, making the skin leathery, coarse and wrinkled.
-The UV rays can damage your eyes, causing irritation, conjunctivitis or cataracts.
-The NHS recommend that people don't use sundbeds if;

  • They are under 16
  • They have fair skin
  • They have sensitive skin
  • They have a history of sunburn
  • They have freckles
  • They have moles
  • They have skin cancer or someone in their family has skin cancer
Alternatives to sunbeds:
  • Airbrush tans
  • Tan in a bottle
  • Tanning pills
  • Bronzers
-Chandni

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