The medical community and organizations like The Skin Cancer Foundation have been warning people for years to stop tanning. Hundreds of former tanners who became skin cancer patients have shared their stories online and cautioned people not to make the same mistakes. A cause of premature wrinkles, leathery skin and hyperpigmentation. Just one indoor tanning session before the age of 35 increases a person’s risk of melanoma, by 75 percent. One study observing 63 women diagnosed with melanoma before age 30 found that 61 of them (97 percent) had used tanning beds.

• Get a spray tan! There are many professional and at-home options these days that make it easier than ever to achieve a healthy bronzed glow.
• When you’re spending time outdoors, be sure to slather your entire face and body in sunscreen and reapply every two hours. A wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses can further protect from damage, and seeking shade is always a good idea