If you own your own tanning bed, or you regularly use one at a tanning salon, then you can?t ignore the safety risks that are ever present when using a tanning bed.

If you are using a tanning bed too often then you could be putting yourself in serious harm. The over exposure to dangerous UV rays has been linked with skin cancer, and although many people think that tanning beds are safer than tanning in the sun, this isn?t always true.

But it?s not just your skin that may be at risk if you use a tanning bed too often. Your eyes are much my susceptible to damage from UV rays. This is why it?s so important to make sure you?re wearing goggles which are designed to protect your eyes from the UV rays.

Something else that everyone who uses a tanning bed should be aware of is the fact that UV rays age your skin. It can also cause wrinkles to appear at a younger age than otherwise.

But this isn?t the worse possibility that can come from improper usage of a tanning bed. The links with tanning beds and skin cancer are becoming more likely. Although there are researchers who support either side of whether tanning beds can cause skin cancer, it?s still a possibility that you need to be aware of.

So what can you do if you still want to use a tanning bed, but all this information has got you worried?

If you follow the advice that came in the instruction manual of your tanning bed, then chances are that you?ll be fine. Just make sure you don?t over expose yourself all the time. You also need to make sure you use a good quality tanning lotion EVERY TIME you use your tanning bed. There?s no excuse for not doing so, and you will be putting yourself at risk.

If you don?t trust the information that came with your tanning bed, then it may be wise for you to have a conversation with your doctor about it. He should be able to give you more specific advice that?s suitable for your skin complexion.

In conclusion, it is still safe to use your tanning bed. You just need to be aware of the risks that are present, and make sure you don?t ignore the manufacturer?s recommendations.