| Re: Tanorexia
Hey - I didn't say I was worried about being addicted to tanning (I think you're getting me confused with the originator of this thread) - just that one can be drawn to repeated UV for physiological (not merely cosmetic) purposes (since that is what the original poster was asking). I don't think it's a bad thing at all - I agree it's entirely natural to be drawn to UV and that it's healthy.
Those who need to worry are the ones who tan excessively to the point where they're ruining their skin and don't realize how freakish they look. I think MOST people know how to practice moderation, but for some it becomes an obsessive compulsive thing, seeking out that endorphin kick. |