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How Can I Tan Safely?

Is there such a thing as a safe tan or is my only safe choice to get a self tanner product?

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Self tanner is your only safe option

A sun (or tanning bed) induced tan is your body's defensive response against damaging ultraviolet radiation. The only truly safe way to bronze your skin is to use a self tanning product at home or to get a spray tan.
Lawrence A. Osman, MD
Woodland Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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