Is tanning really worth the risks?

Over the past couple years the obsession of being tan has increased dramatically. The thought that being pale is absolutely disgusting has filled women and even some men's brains, and has totally manipulated them. Appearance has always seemed to be a problem, usually hair and make up, which in the long run wont necessarily affect your health. Tanning on the other hand, artificially or even laying in the real sun can be extremely damaging to your health, not to mention you'll get major wrinkles. Melanoma is the leading skin cancer found in people today, after tanning daily for a long period of time your chance of getting skin cancer is extremely high.

Girls all over the world are trying to make a point that being tan isn't worth the risk of getting skin cancer. Although it can be almost harmful, there are cases of skin cancer that can kill you or injury you permanently. This article tells a story of a girl who realized that she had skin cancer when she was only thirteen years old. In a small period of time is affected her life in a huge way, and made her feel like and outcast. With friends and family by her side she was able to embrace the fact that she had skin cancer, and it was just a part in her life that she would have to learn to live with. Reading this girls story, i realized how skin cancer doesn't only affect your health but your life as well. Tanning in the end really is not worth the price, at all costs stay away from it.

http://www.salon.com/2011/10/16/cancer_survivor_open2011/