by: Grace Palce
When tanning beds first hit the markets, the sole purpose of this technology, to provide indoor tanning, is simply cosmetic in nature. Obtaining a gorgeous dark olive skin seemed trivial and the tanning bed is less grand compared to other technological inventions. Thus, the primary users of tanning beds are young women who only wanted a tan to show off to their friends.
Further studies, however, showed that tanning beds are not only useful for darkening the skin. The ultraviolet radiation emitted by the tanning bed lamps has been found to enforce vitamin D production in the human skin in the same way that the direct exposure to sun?s rays can. Vitamin D is a major substance needed to strengthen the bones and to prevent diseases. Thus, it can be said that the responsible use of tanning beds can contribute to the overall health of a person.
With these studies, the profile of tanning bed users begins to change dramatically. Instead of being purely composed of young women, the profile of tanning bed users now has men and older adults. And this was shown in the study conducted by a group of researchers led by Dr. Michael Strepp. The results of this 2004 study were compared to the results of the last 1996 survey.
In the 1996 survey, almost all users of tanning beds are college-age women. But in the most recent market research, about 30% of tanning bed users are now composed of men. A similar survey of Canadian tanning salons showed a comparable data. That is, 25% of all patrons of 160 Canadian tanning salons are male. The percentages are expected to increase since the tanning salons now are built separate from hair and beauty salons. Men will be more comfortable entering tanning salons.
An interesting data came out of the survey regarding male users. One tanning salon reported that though 27% of its clientele are male, 40% of its profits come from the male customers. This is because men use the tanning beds more often than women.
The recent market study also showed that older people are now using tanning beds. That is 70% of all surveyed tanning bed users are aged older than 25. And in New York, men over the age of 40 are beginning to use tanning beds. There are even senior citizens who now enter tanning salons.
As the health benefits of using tanning beds become more popular, more men and more older adults are going to utilize this indoor tanning technology. These new wave of users are responsible and health-conscious people intent on using a proven technology.
About The Author
Grace Palce is writing articles for her own site about tanning beds http://www.tanning-bed-secrets.com - and alternative medicine articles for http://www.good-herbal-health.com - Besides maintaining her own sites she has also guest-written several articles for http://www.diet1200.com/.
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How To Feel Refreshed All Day and Enjoy Quality
How To Feel Refreshed All Day and Enjoy Quality
by: Neil Teasdale
How To Feel Refreshed All Day and Enjoy Quality Family Time In The Evening!
If you?re one of the ?still? surprisingly many that just can?t get the sleep thing right, keep reading! How many times a week do you wake up where you can?t figure out if you?re getting up or going to bed and rolling over is the only option. Or you wake up with a headache, numb leg or that stiff neck that goes right to the shoulder blade and you can?t look left or right, what?s that about? After struggling through a tough day, no way do you have anything left for family play time in the evening.
There?s a time proven, simple method to regain back and enjoy your full days, but most of us definitely take it for granted, SLEEP! ?But it?s just sleeping; I?ll sleep when I sleep.? If we all could shift this mindset to, ?I need and enjoy my sleep,? That would be a huge step in the right direction. As we...
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by: Rick Chapo
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Contemporary Bedroom Furniture: Planning A Bed
by: Joel Walsh
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Bed Sizes
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Best Buy Used Car Tips: When It Pays To Be Meticulous
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by: Gregory Ashton
Nowadays, more and more people are enticed to buy used cars. With so many financial choices available and cars ?living longer,? many people just opt to buy used cars.
In fact, many smart consumers contend that buying used cars is just the same as buying new ones if the buyer knows how to buy used cars.
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Looking After Leather
Looking After Leather
by: Jane Lake
With a little care, you can keep leather clothing looking its best for years, according to an expert on leater from The Olde Hide House in Acton, Ontario.
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How To Handle A Hard Ride
by: Maricon Williams
As an active rider, I am susceptible to different kinds of weather. The best as we all know is dry and sunny ride. It is good to feel the warmth of the sun under your kin. It is nice to feel free-spirited again and feast your eyes on strange, peculiar and scenic spots in the locality you are driving.
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