How can you tan without risking skin cancer?

Tanning and Cancer: Tanning results from exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Melanocytes in the skin produce more melanin which causes the skin to darken or tan. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation is a major risk factor for developing skin cancer. The more you tan the more you are exposed to harmful ultraviolet radiation and the more you risk getting skin cancer.

Sunscreen : Sunscreen will not stop all if the ultraviolet radiation from reaching into the skin. The uvr that gets through will lead to tanning and sometimes burning . Remember there is no such thing as a safe tan. Tanning greatly increases your chances of developing skin cancer.

Spray Tan: The only way to safely tan without any additional risk of skin cancer is using a spray bronzer.

Spray tan: Spray tan can add color to your skin without uv rays.