There’s no such thing as a safe UV tan. It is safer to use fake tan than to sunbathe or use a sunbed. Remember that neither a fake nor a real tan will protect your skin from the sun. Unlicensed ...

Tanning injections are currently illegal to buy in the United States. They can damage your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. In many Western cultures, tanned skin is often perceived as ...

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 ...

MUM Chantelle Tolson’s skin is dying and turning black around the edges of abscesses gouged across her stomach. It looks like she has leprosy or gangrene but, in fact, her wretched condition was ...

There’s no such thing as safe UV tanning. If you want a tan, it is safer to use spray tan or bottled fake tan products than to sunbathe or use a sunbed. Remember that neither a fake or natural tan ...

An illicit trade in melanotan injections has found a recent growth in Ireland’s market, regardless of serious reported risks and side effects. These tanning injections have not been medically approved ...