About the Safety of Ruva & Ultra Ruva Tanning Beds

Ultra Ruva and Ruva tanning beds tan your skin starting with cells called melanocytes. Melonocytes are cells that make melanin. Melanin is a substance that gives your skin its color. When you are using tanning beds, the ultra violet (UV) rays cause the melonocytes cells to produce melanin in your skin.

Misconceptions

• All types of tanning beds use UV rays. There is no such thing as a safe tanning bed. Using tanning beds everyday are not safe, and people under 18 years of age are not protected from skin cancers.

Alternatives

• You can try self tanning lotions that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Spray tanning booths are an excellent alternative to tanning beds as well as bronzers.

Prevention/Solution

• Avoid using tanning beds at all costs. Make sure that you use sun block at all times when you are outside and even in the water. Wearing special UV protection clothing is another great way to protect yourself from the harmful effects of UV rays.

Statistics

• According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over 1 million of new cases of cancer are reported each year in the United States from over exposure of UV rays in tanning salons and the sun.

Expert Insight

• The American Academy of Dermatology reports that skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in the United States.

Effects

• Ultra Ruva tanning beds increase the amount of wrinkles on your skin and cause melanoma, a skin cancer. Carcinomas cells (cancerous) are found all over the body when using tanning beds instead of the common face and neck areas.