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 ...

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, ...

Despite restrictions and warnings from doctors, tanning beds remain popular with some people in search of a sun-kissed glow. (Getty Images) UV light comes in three main types: UVA, UVB and UVC. “UVC ...

Tanning beds are a popular way to make your skin look tanner without going outside. They’re also used in phototherapy, which can treat conditions such as psoriasis. Using tanning beds carries some ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

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 ...

UV-emitting tanning devices such as sunbeds or tanning beds have earned a Group 1: “Carcinogenic to humans” designation from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the specialized ...