Our blog is a space for understanding how sunlight and UV radiation interact with the human body. We explore different aspects of light, from its role in everyday functioning to the risks associated with excessive exposure. We show how to approach light more consciously, taking into account both its significance and its limitations.
Explore with us how light fits into everyday life, discover different aspects of tanning, both in the sun and in tanning beds, and dive into scientific research that helps better understand sunlight, UV radiation, and the technologies related to it.
The first tanning beds were developed in the 1970s by the Wolff brothers, aiming to recreate sunlight’s effects. Their invention supported vitamin D production, improved mood, and helped with winter fatigue—laying the foundation for modern indoor tanning systems.
Tanning beds are often linked to a golden tan or mood boost in winter—but rarely to vitamin D. Yet research shows that properly managed indoor tanning sessions can support vitamin D synthesis, especially during the low-sunlight season.
Could avoiding the sun be more harmful than smoking? For years we were told to stay in the shade and protect our skin. But Swedish research suggests that low sun exposure may carry a higher mortality risk than smoking. A
Can sunlight boost your mood and support mental health? Natural UV exposure increases serotonin, regulates melatonin, and aids vitamin D production—key factors in emotional balance. Learn how sunlight can help with mood and seasonal depression (SAD).