Tanning Myths
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Top Tanning Myths
Any UV radiation exposure that causes your skin to tan adds to your total lifetime dose of UV and increases your skin cancer risk – even without burning.
There is no such thing as a safe tan. Research shows that using solariums before the age of 35 boosts the risk of melanoma by 75%. If you must have a tan, then use Le Tan fake tan.
1
A suntan is healthy - false.
You may feel more beautiful, but a tan is actually the result of your body trying to defend itself from the harmful UV radiation.
2
Building up a base tan will protect me - false.
You are still at risk of burning no matter how tanned you are.
3
Regular breaks will prevent burning - false
Taking regular breaks during sunbathing will prevent burning - false. Tanning beds can be as damaging as exposure to the sun. You still risk skin damage and possible melanoma.
4
You can't get burnt on cloudy days - false.
Up to 80% of solar UV damage occurs on cloudy days.
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