Tanning beds have had a complicated journey from their early origins in medical therapy to becoming a popular beauty trend. The tanning bed as we know it today was invented in 1970 to provide users with a sun-kissed glow all year round. However, its rise in popularity was accompanied
by growing concerns about the risks of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and its link to skin cancer.
Intrigued? From early innovators to regulatory changes, click through this gallery to discover all there is to know about the tanning bed and its prevalence today.