What are some of the health risks involved with tanning salons?

The health risks associated with tanning are the result of UVA rays. The rays that one will encounter in a tanning salon are 2-3 times more powerful than the sun's natural UVA rays. The most dangerous risk of long-term exposure is skin cancer. Other risks include eye damage and cataracts, changes to the immune system, and wrinkles and other premature aging.