Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

Tanning beds are not safe and pose significant health risks, especially to skin and eye health. Health organizations worldwide strongly discourage their use. Risks of tanning beds include skin cancer, ...

Five minutes in a bikini with her eyes closed, relaxing in the heat of a tanning bed, and Delta Payet felt her winter blues easing away. It was just as her doctor had promised. A high school junior in ...