Avoid Tanning for Your Health

We’ve all heard about the dangers of melanoma and preventing skin cancer by staying out of the sun. Are you heeding the warnings, or still seeking that golden glow via sun exposure or tanning booths? No matter how you’re getting your tan, the simple truth is you are putting yourself at an increased risk for skin cancer every time you tan.

Contrary to what you might want to believe, that risk isn’t minimal. Studies now show that even moderate tanning in booths, under lamps or from direct sun exposure can cause cancer just as much as strong sunburn. What’s even worse is the damage done seems to accumulate over time. The longer you’ve been tanning, the greater your risk of skin cancer.

If you’re ready to face the facts and give up sun tanning, you’ll benefit in more ways than one. Not only will you significantly reduce the risk of developing skin cancer, you will also prevent pre-mature aging of your skin. The promise of a more youthful, wrinkle-free appearance longer in life is certainly more appealing than a short-lived tan.

To keep your skin healthy and cancer-free, stay out of the tanning booths. Always use sun block with an SPF of 15 or higher on unprotected areas when you spend time outdoors, even in colder months and during times of cloud cover.

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