I have often heard people talk about how tanning beds have been proven to get rid of acne. I remember back in high school that one of my friends in particular swore that her doctor told her to go to a tanning bed regularly in order to clear her acne problems. And she said that she noticed a big difference in her breakouts when she was not going compared to when she was. I have always struggled with this concept because of all the negative information I have read and heard about tanning beds. I have now come to understand the purpose of going to a tanning bed to clear acne. The UV rays kill bacteria on the skin, which is a major source of acne for some people. The problem is that there are more risks that come with using a tanning bed, and the results can be accomplished other ways.
A good antibacterial soap or facial cleanser will produce the same clear skin that a tanning bed will, without the risk of skin damage from UV rays. The negative far outweighs the benefits when it comes to tanning beds. So if you were considering going tanning to clear up your skin, you might want to give that a second thought.