How to get a sun-kissed glow this spring without using a sunbed
dailyrecord.co.ukAs the weather warms up and we get out our summer clothes, some may be tempted to book themselves in for a few sunbed sessions to get a tan.
However, Cancer Research UK ( CRUK ) warns that sunbeds give off ultraviolet radiation (UV), and there is a proven link between UV and skin cancer.
The charity estimates there are around 16,700 cases of melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can spread to other parts of the body, in the UK every year – and predictions suggest this could rise to 26,500 by 2038-2040.“Almost nine out of 10 melanoma skin cancers in the UK could be prevented by staying safe in the sun and avoiding sunbeds,” warns Dr Julie Sharp, head of health information at CRUK.“There is no such thing as safe tanning.
Some people are at more risk of skin cancer than others, including those with lighter skin tones, lots of freckles and moles, and a history of burning easily, but everyone who uses sunbeds increases their cancer risk.”But if sunbed users heed the warnings and avoid using sunbeds, what are the alternative ways of achieving a skin glow that’s genuinely healthy?
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