There is no such thing as a safe UV tan, whether you get it on the beach, an athletic field or in a tanning bed. Tanning beds mainly emit UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply than UVB and are primarily responsible for tanning and skin aging. Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to a higher risk of skin cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified indoor tanning devices as carcinogenic, meaning they can cause cancer in humans. In fact, they list ultraviolet-emitting tanning devices in the same category as plutonium and cigarettes — yikes!⁠ ⁠ Continue reading: [link in bio]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #tanning #sunprotection #skincancerprevention #data #skincare #thisisskincancer #awareness #instadaily