{"id":7199,"date":"2023-03-09T19:39:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T19:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/?p=7199"},"modified":"2023-06-15T20:44:19","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T20:44:19","slug":"teens-you-dont-need-the-sun-to-look-tan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/teens-you-dont-need-the-sun-to-look-tan\/","title":{"rendered":"Teens: You Don&#8217;t Need the Sun to Look Tan","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">For most teenagers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/toolkit\/\">skin cancer awareness<\/a> is not a priority. But for me, it is a passion.<\/h4>\n<p><em>By Alexis Schweitzer<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My motivation is my paternal grandfather, who died at the young age of 43 after battling <a href=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/melanoma\">melanoma<\/a>. Sadly, I never had the opportunity to meet him. As a Healthy Skin Champion for The Skin Cancer Foundation, my goal is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/i-want-to-keep-making-a-difference-teen-speaks-up-against-tanning-raises-funds-for-skin-cancer-prevention\/\">raise enough awareness<\/a> and funds to ensure that this very preventable cancer does not take the lives of any more loved ones.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Educating Peers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I specifically want to educate teenagers about the dangers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/\">skin cancer<\/a>. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the world, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/uv-radiation\/\">sun damage<\/a> is a major cause of the disease. Sun damage often begins when a person is young, and yet, many teenagers are unaware or unconcerned about the detrimental effects the sun has on their skin.\u00a0However, the good news is that sun damage and skin cancer are very preventable if you are knowledgeable about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/\">sun protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My goal is to offer up<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/\"> skin cancer prevention<\/a> information to teens like me and give them safe alternatives to achieve that sun-kissed glow.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The Dangers of Tanning<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a teenager myself, I know that looking tan can be very important. But I also know how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/tanning\/\">dangerous tanning <\/a>can be. Many teenagers lay out in the sun for hours or go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/5-myths-indoor-tanning-busted\/\">tanning salons<\/a> because they are determined to get a tan, unaware of how much harm they are doing to their skin. They don\u2019t realize that women who have ever been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-facts\/#tanning\">indoor tanning<\/a> are <strong>six times more likely<\/strong> to be diagnosed with melanoma in their 20s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel it\u2019s my job to spread awareness about tanning, because this behavior could potentially end their lives. Is a tan really worth dying for? No it is not.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Complete Sun Protection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most important role in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/\">preventing skin cance<\/a>r is protecting your skin.\u00a0Of course, staying out of the sun is the best option but that is not always doable, especially for a teen!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing a stylish hat is a great option, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/eye-protection\/\">sunglasses<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sun-protective-clothing\/\">sun protective clothing<\/a>, and the one thing that you can never forget \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sunscreen\/\">sunscreen<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The experts at The Skin Cancer Foundation explain that the best sunscreen is the one that you will use. Of course, I have my favorites.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many sunscreens are formulated to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-sunscreen-for-your-skin\/\">specific skin types<\/a>. There are a variety of brands that won\u2019t leave that pasty white residue that nobody likes, and some that won\u2019t clog the pores of acne prone skin.\u00a0The key is to find the one that is right for you. You can find broad-spectrum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/recommended-products\/\">sunscreens and other skincare product<\/a>s that have earned the Foundation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/seal-of-recommendation\/\">Seal of Recommendation<\/a> for safe, effective sun protection on their website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other thing to remember is that sunscreen not only prevents skin cancer, but it also helps protect your skin from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/surprising-signs-of-sun-damage\/\">sun damage that causes wrinkles<\/a> and dark spots. That\u2019s why the best time to start protecting your skin is now.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/sign-the-petition\/\"><strong>Sign the Petition: Tell the FDA to Ban Teen Tanning!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/i-want-to-keep-making-a-difference-teen-speaks-up-against-tanning-raises-funds-for-skin-cancer-prevention\/\">Teen Speaks Up Against Tanning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-tanning\/\">How to Talk to Your Teen About Tanning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/indoor-tanning-101-do-you-know-the-risks\/\">Indoor Tanning: Do You Know the Risks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/5-myths-indoor-tanning-busted\/\">5 Myths About Indoor Tanning: 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