Sunbed group faces backlash over misleading claims about tanned skin

A group of health experts and consumer advocates holds a press conference to address the dangers of misleading claims made by the sunbed industry regarding the protective benefits of tanned skin.

On October 15, 2023, the British Association of Dermatologists issued a statement condemning these assertions, emphasizing that tanned skin is not an effective barrier against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They reiterated that any form of tanning, whether from the sun or artificial sources, increases the risk of skin damage and skin cancer. For more information … Read more