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Many people think that tanning is bad for you. In reality, there are actually benefits from tanning if used correctly. People automatically think that you will get skin cancer or something if they use tanning beds, but that is not the case. Like anything, there are risks involved when using tanning beds. But, the benefits really outweigh the risks. Yes, using tanning beds gives people the tan that they desire, but it can also do much more. Tanning beds can help the body produce vitamin D. This vitamin helps the body ward off certain types of cancers, even skin cancer. It also helps keep your bones strong. Tanning even helps when people get seasonal affective disorder. People can develop this in the fall and it can last until the spring. It is a type of depression that is from lack of sun light. The use of tanning beds can help those who suffer from SAD get the light that they need. It can help them feel better. After tanning, people usually feel better too. Tanning can also help with skin diseases and acne that people may have. It can help dry and clear up skin. There is really no reason to worry about tanning unless you abuse it. It is those people who go overboard that give tanning beds a bad name.