I used to sell tanning lotions, parts, beds, lamps etc... Sunburn is bad for you. There is no real sure proof that the tanning bed is worse for you than the sun. There have been many studies done that proved that using the tanning bed in a moderate manner actually lowered your risk for sun cancer!!!
You get cancer from the burn!!!
You should NEVER EVER burn...EVER!!!!! Do NOT tan again till your burn has completely gone away. Use lots of lotion and drink lots of water...it takes time for your body to develop a tan.
If you want a good tan, use lots of good lotion, stay well hydrated, and try going to the tanning bed 4-5x a week and staying the bare minimum time that you can. You will not burn...you will develop a tan. If it is a 20 minute bed (and I do mean of good bed and lamp quality) then start out by going 5 minutes as frequently as possible. Try to then bring it up a few minutes each time...week by week.
And no..if you put a pizza or any other food product in a tanning bed...it will NOT cook it. If you put some eggs on your dashboard in the summertime...they will cook.
B True