Gen Z Is Using the UV Index to Find the Best Times to Tan. Here's Why That's a Really Bad Idea.

Summary: Gen Z is using the UV index to get the darkest tans, ignoring the serious dangers of the sun. Thanks to TikTok trends, many young people believe sunscreen is bad and that a deep tan means you are healthy. However, dermatologists warn that a tan is actually a sign of skin damage, much like a scab. Getting just five sunburns can double your risk of melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. Plus, baking in the sun now guarantees wrinkles and brown spots later. Doctors suggest a simple fix: use self-tanner to get that sunkissed look without ruining your skin.

Source: Women's Health Mag URL: womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a71433836/gen-z-uv-index-tanning/ (opens in new tab)