Tanning salon industry denies health risks to customers

An investigative report in the United States showed that tanning salons provided false information about the serious risks of indoor tanning and even made claims of health benefits. More than half of tanning salons denied a link between indoor tanning and skin cancer despited clear scientific evidence that shows an increased risk of skin cancer. 78% of tanning salons claimed indoor tanning was beneficial for one’s health. Today’s tannins salons are sounding like the cigarette companies of yesteryear.