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Which type of UV rays are primarily responsible for tanning in tanning booths?

UVA rays

UVA rays are primarily responsible for tanning because they penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB rays and are associated with the production of melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. When exposed to UVA rays, the skin's cells respond by increasing melanin production, which results in a tan. Tanning booths typically emit higher levels of UVA radiation to achieve the desired tanning effect.

Although UVB rays are responsible for causing sunburn and contribute to skin damage, they have a less direct role in tanning as they affect the outer layer of the skin and trigger the production of vitamin D. UVC rays are mostly absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere and do not usually reach the skin, making them irrelevant in the tanning process. While all types of UV rays have effects on the skin, the specific action of UVA rays in promoting tanning is what makes them the key player in tanning booths.

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