The Sunbed Association claims that tanned skin protects against sunburn and that avoiding sunburn allows benefits of moderate sun exposure to outweigh risks. Cancer Research UK and the British Association of Dermatologists warn that tanning increases the risk of skin cancer. Health bodies state there is no safe tanning from UV radiation and that a tan is a visible sign of skin damage with very little protection from the sun. They also note that vitamin D can be obtained without sunbathing or risking sunburn. The British Association of Dermatologists states there is no safe way to get a tan, whether from the sun or a sunbed.
"There's no such thing as safe tanning from UV radiation.. A tan is a sign of skin damage and offers very little protection against the sun. A bit of sun helps our bodies make Vitamin D. But there's no need to sunbathe or risk sunburn to get enough Vitamin D. Too much sun can cause sunburn and increase the risk of skin cancer."
"There is no safe way to get a tan. Whether from the sun or a sunbed, a tan is a visible sign that your skin has been damaged by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which increases your risk of skin cancer."
"Is it true there is no such thing as a safe tan? Its answer No. Tanned skin protects against sunburn has prompted Cancer Research UK and the British Association of Dermatologists to warn that a tan can increase the risk of skin cancer."
"They refuted the idea that tanning is protective and said a tan indicated the person's skin has been damaged by the sun, leaving them at heightened risk of skin cancer."
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