I’m that girl from the '80s chasing the ultimate tan. I wasn’t just a tanner—I was a professional. The girl who would slather on baby oil tinted with iodine—or Crisco oil when I was desperate—then add ...

As more and more people learn that tanning the old-fashioned way — in the sun — is dangerous, the search grows for alternative ways of achieving a summer glow. Research has shown that roughly 9,500 ...

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, ...