Well, according to theFDA, you’re damaging your body’s largest organ: your skin.
“Rather, tanning is a direct response to the mutations that occur in our DNA.”
So, what concerns should you have if you expose your body to UV light on a daily basis?
Keep reading to discover just what happens to your body when you go tanning every day.
Warning: the results aren’t so sunny.
As Dr. Day explained toCosmopolitan, UVB rays penetrate your epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer.
As it turns out, a nice tan is a double-edged sword.
So, what does this warning mean for your skin?
“UV damage is cumulative.
Your eyes will thank you!
Still, Sarnoff said she’d like to make tanning salons illegal.
“There is no such thing as a healthy UV tan,” Sarnoff said.
However, there’s no need to panic if you happen to have freckles in these places.
Just as too much tanning stresses out your skin, the sun can also negatively impact your scalp.
According toHead & Shoulders, humidity is not your scalp’s friend.
Of course, sunburn is an ever-present risk for frequent tanners.
However, don’t forget to apply sunscreen before basking in the hot sun.
According to Shafer, while your skin is made up of living cells, your hair is technically dead.
