Tanorexia is a medical condition.
Tanning addiction is a rare syndrome where an individual appears to have a physical and/or psychological addiction to sunbathing or the use of tanning beds.
The training certification program provides salon employees with the tools to help determine this condition. The most common symptom is excessive tanning and anxiety felt when unable to tan. This disorder can often stem from a more serious mental condition caused by a negative self-body image. It is the responsibility of the employee to express concern to the tanner and offer suggestions for help to prevent harm or injury.