Tanning beds are becoming an extremely popular way to get a quick, natural looking tan without having to sit outside in the blazing hot sun. They are also not as harmful as the sun. Tanning beds can even provide certain benefits to you if you use the proper precautions. However, if you don't protect yourself, they can be very dangerous.

Tanning beds are great because you get a very quick, great looking tan at any time of the year. You can look like you've just been on vacation to the beach in the middle of winter! Tanning beds also give you a more even tan than the sun because the rays are coming into your skin from all directions, rather than from just above.