 Is Gen Z wrong about tanning beds? Zoomers are saying that they're switching from faux tan to the real deal to help with things like breakouts and psoriasis. And some probably just want a glow that doesn't wash off or ends up on your sheets. But are the alleged benefits actually real? As millennials who had stamp cards to the local tanning salon back in the day also claimed that tanning helped with breakouts, but we learned the hard way that wasn't exactly true. Tanning does dry out the top layer of your skin which could temporarily clear up those pimples, but your skin will then likely overcompensate by making even more oil, which can lead to more breakouts. When it comes to tanning for psoriasis treatment, phototherapy can in fact be helpful, but there are some things you should know, like the fact that it only works with UVB rays. And since most standard sunbeds you met mostly UVA light, you might not be getting the benefits you're looking for. If you truly need phototherapy outside of a doctor's office, make sure you select a bed with UVB lights and make a game plan with your doctor. And given that people who hit the tanning bed regularly are eight times more likely to develop melanoma, I think I'll stick with my fake tan.