The Journal
UV Tanning and Safety
What health agencies say about UV exposure, tanning beds and skin types.
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What to Know Before Using a Tanning Bed
What IARC and the FDA say about tanning beds, why a base tan offers little protection, and questions to ask yourself first.
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Understanding Your Skin Type: The Fitzpatrick Scale
The six Fitzpatrick skin phototypes explained, what the scale does and does not tell you, and how to use it to pick a sunless…