So...I think most of us are familiar with most known addictions. This one I had never thought of in that light. Tanning seems to be an addiction to some individuals. Have you ever seen those people who tan throughout the year and look a little darker than the norm? I have always wondered if they realize how dark they are compared to people who have a healthy color.
I am guilty of tanning myself. Especially in late spring or if I was going somewhere hotter than where we currently reside so that I would not fry when getting there. But never did I realize that tanning could be considered an addiction.
Everything in moderation I guess would apply to this subject as well. Safety should always come first, but the affects of tanning (fake or otherwise) should be duly noted. According to this article, the individuals who have an addiction also partake of alcohol and perhaps other drugs.
Maybe it is as simple as someone is trying to enhance their appearance. A healthy glow makes everyone a little brighter. However, I have come to accept for myself that healthy skin is happier than tan skin!
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Just about anything can be addictive, this one in particular is pretty nasty. Physically it makes the person look wrong, for a lack of a better term. I can see how this can be addictive. It's just like tattoo junkies or those who become addictive to working out. Just like addicts to things like drugs they don't even realize how they are harming themselves.
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