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Speaking from a pasty computer nerd perspective, which I pretty much am, I used to tan frequently about a year ago. I've lost most of the tan by now. I looked a whole lot better in my opinion WITH the tan, but it was just too expensive. I know that's shallow. I used the tanning beds that put out the UV rays that the sun puts out as well, so my tan looked pretty natural for the most part.
The main thing is that it helped my complexion a whole lot. My face especially. My face looked much, much better with a tan - more consistant. When you tan, you don't have to go leather-face on it; you can do it in moderation to where you can't tell the difference.
The main thing that gets on my nerves is that most of the people arguing about how unhealthy tanning beds are would not have argued about someone who is outside all the time with the same tan. Even though it's a very similar thing.
About the cancer thing? I'm not sure. I didn't go enough to peel or break out or anything with burns. I never got truly "burnt" to the point where my skin was visibly damaged; I did, however, get burnt to the point where it hurt to touch parts of my body (like a day at the beach without sun screen, but to a lesser degree).
I think pale people look much healthier with a moderate tan (not over the top sorority hyper tan during the winter status). I may start going again.
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Off the record, on the q.t., and very hush-hush.
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