Our Industry

An estimated 30 million North Americans turn to tanning salons as a controlled alternative to outdoor tanning. As we become increasingly aware of the benefits associated with regular exposure to sunlight and of the importance of managing the risks that can be associated with sunburn and overexposure, more people are turning to indoor tanning facilities to help attain their tans in a controlled environment scientifically designed to minimize the risk of sunburn.

The Indoor Tanning Industry is one of the fastest growing and most popular sectors of the health, fitness and beauty industries. Over the last decade, there has been increased awareness in Canada about the importance of proper sun care habits. More and more research is being done showing the link between responsible moderate exposure to UV light, the creation of Vitamin D and the positive effects on the human body.

Current research has implicated Vitamin D deficiency as a major factor in the pathology of at least 17 varieties of cancer including breast, colon and prostate, heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease and more. Because of Canada’s northerly latitudes most of us are deprived of effective natural sunlight for the majority of the year, a condition now recognized as unnatural and problematic.

Industry Position: Moderate tanning, for individuals who can develop tans, is the best way to maximize the benefits of regular UV exposure while minimizing the risks associated with either too much or too little sunlight. Sunburn prevention is the key.