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A member asked:
How bad are spray tans to the skin? i need an honest opinion. :/
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They are Ok: Just avoid sun tans and sun tan beds. They are dangerous because they contain uv rays which are capable to cause cancer.
Answered 5/28/2015
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They are a much: healthier solution than tanning beds and sunbathing.
Answered 1/5/2019
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