-They give out harmful UV rays which damage the DNA in our skin cells, which can cause cancer.
-Estimated to cause around 100 deaths a year in the UK from melanoma.
-Causes premature skin ageing, making the skin leathery, coarse and wrinkled.
-The UV rays can damage your eyes, causing irritation, conjunctivitis or cataracts.
-The NHS recommend that people don't use sundbeds if;
-Estimated to cause around 100 deaths a year in the UK from melanoma.
-Causes premature skin ageing, making the skin leathery, coarse and wrinkled.
-The UV rays can damage your eyes, causing irritation, conjunctivitis or cataracts.
-The NHS recommend that people don't use sundbeds if;
- They are under 16
- They have fair skin
- They have sensitive skin
- They have a history of sunburn
- They have freckles
- They have moles
- They have skin cancer or someone in their family has skin cancer
Alternatives to sunbeds:
- Airbrush tans
- Tan in a bottle
- Tanning pills
- Bronzers
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