Tanning can lead to photo damage which can be addressed by wrinkle treatment options in dermatology
Society perceives bronze skin as attractive compared to having pale skin. This is why sun bathing and tanning has become a deliberate choice for many people, especially here in the Los Angeles area. However, there is a myth that getting a “base tan” is good for prepping the skin and helping prevent severe burning.
The truth is that a tan is a tan. When your skin gets darker, this is a sign of photo damage that leads to the loss of firmness and elasticity over time. Although there are now many antiaging and wrinkle treatment options thanks to modern advances in dermatology, an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
So trying to get a “base tan” at the tanning salon not only hastens your skin’s aging process, it also enhances your risk of getting skin cancer, since UV rays can adversely affect DNA strands.
Your skin’s potential for getting burned depends on your skin type and how easily you tan. Your skin is more likely to wrinkle when it has been damaged by excessive UV exposure and trying to force the melanin production process by tanning. Instead of relying on treatment, the better option is to use tanning sprays as an alternative to tanning salons.