Dangerous beauty practices have persisted throughout history, with tanning remaining one of the most problematic. Despite widespread knowledge about skin damage from UV rays, some still pursue the ...

Tanning drops are highly concentrated sunless tanning solutions designed to be mixed directly into your existing skincare ...

When Heidi Tarr was a teenager, she used a tanning bed several times a week with her friends because they all wanted to glow ...

Tanning beds are often perceived as a quick way to achieve a tanned complexion, but a recent study reveals that they could accelerate the genetic aging of the skin by several decades, even ...

Welcome to Sun Blocked, Refinery29’s global call to action to wake up to the serious dangers of tanning. No lectures or shaming, we promise. Instead, our goal is to arm you with the facts you need to ...

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause skin to darken resulting in a tan. To tan safely, it is advisable to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen and avoid excessive time in the sun or a tanning ...

Every summer, about 38 percent of young Americans will slip on a swimsuit, grab a towel, and head outdoors to get a tan. This craving for a sun-kissed glow is especially common among women. And it isn ...

From "sun-kissed skin" to a "healthy glow", the way we talk about being tanned is proof enough that we romanticise the idea of it. Add in the visuals, like adverts for luxury fashion or influencers ...