Why white people go tanning?

White people go tanning because they want their skin to look sun-kissed like it has been outside all day, even when they haven’t been outside at all!

Imagine you're playing with clay. When the clay is wet, it’s soft and pale. But when you let it dry in the sun, it becomes warm and a little darker. That's what happens to skin when it gets sunlight, it changes color, becoming tan.

Tanning beds are like fake sunlight. They shine really bright lights on your skin, just like the sun does outside. The light helps make your skin change color a little bit, so you look like you've been out in the sunshine for hours, even if you’ve only been sitting inside!

It's like wearing a sun-kissed costume that makes you feel warm and happy, all day long!