How to Get a Healthy Tan?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Joseph Campanelli, MD
Question viewed 2,681 times
Tags: sun protection, sunless tanning, tanning
i like being tan, but aware of risk that i could get skin cancer. what's a healthy way to get a tan?
2 answers to How to Get a Healthy Tan?
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I see many patients who think getting tan by using...
I see many patients who think getting tan by using sunscreens is a healthy approach. I’m sorry to say that it’s not! When selecting a sunscreen, it is important to look for a product that contains both UVA and UVB.
David Goldberg, MD
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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There is no healthy tan
Understand that your body produces pigment in response to an injury therefore the only way for you to get a natural tan is to damage your skin. If you really like the look of tanned skin, a spray tan is a good option.
Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon