From tanning bed to deathbed. A millennial obsessed with tanning feels lucky to be alive after discovering two cancerous moles — and she’s using her harrowing experience to share the risks of indoor tanning. “I’ve probably used a sunbed thousands of times in my life. It was an addiction, there’s no doubt about that,” Fionnghuala … Read more
They say trends recycle, but the early aughts tanning bed craze is one we probably shouldn’t relive. Much to the chagrin of dermatologists everywhere, beauty-obsessed Kim Kardashian showed off her in-office tanning bed during a humorous TikTok teaser for her forthcoming collection of cosmetics. “I’m Kim Kardashian, of course I have a tanning bed and … Read more
Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
A Welsh woman who indulged in the free perks that came with working in a tanning salon has developed skin cancer — and is urging others to avoid sun beds at all costs. Michelle Stevens, 47, laid in the tanning beds at her salon for 18 minutes at a time between 2014 and 2020, explaining … Read more
People on TikTok have discovered a new “hack” to get a quick tan — and it involves eating your veggies. Beauty influencers are touting carrots as a way to “change your natural undertone,” recommending three large carrots a day for a “glow.” One TikToker claimed he’s no longer pale thanks to the orange vegetable, and … Read more
Come on Barbie, let’s go … exploit the film’s success for profit. The wildly popular “Barbie” movie has inspired a cultural style phenomenon that sees entrepreneurs and con artists alike racing to take advantage of the highly merchandised brand. The film, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and … Read more
Experts have issued an urgent warning after social media users began adopting a dangerous new tanning “hack.” A string of videos shows tanning’s trend involves pouring beer over your skin, with some claiming it offers “the best tan ever” while being affordable. But experts have described the dubious so-called “hack” as downright dangerous, The Sun reports. Not … Read more
Is there such a thing as too tan? A woman is being accused of blackface and trolled by haters online because of her love for self-tanner. Savannah Grace, 20, has been using tanning beds for about three years and applies fake tan every night. “I love tanning and being outside; I tan after workouts, before … Read more
A woman from Australia claims she has been diagnosed with three different types of skin cancer since 2009, sharing her “brutal” journey on TikTok. “This is the real face of skin cancer,” Melissa Lewis, 48, declared in a viral clip as she showed off her bright red blistering skin after undergoing carbon dioxide laser photodynamic … Read more
Everyone can now swim topless at public pools in Berlin after a woman lodged a discrimination complaint. Authorities have agreed all visitors at public pools in the German capital city should be allowed to be topless. The Berlin senate for justice, diversity and anti-discrimination issued a statement last week making clear public baths must have non-discriminatory rules … Read more
There’s nothing like a vacation glow, but one man didn’t quite achieve the sun-kissed skin he had anticipated. Darren — or “Dazza” as he prefers to go by — decided to give himself a fake tan while on vacation in Benidorm, Spain, since he had a date planned for the next day. Unfortunately for UK-based … Read more
What a waste. A Georgia tanning salon is sparking debate on TikTok by sharing the unusual garbage customers leave behind after their sunning sessions. Avaas Spa & Tan posted a six-second snap this month showing a shocked staffer clutching a gross garbage pail. “If you work at a tanning salon then YOU KNOW,” the caption … Read more
This mom deserves a bronze medal. TikTok user @opie_theasianshepherd revealed in a video posted days ago that although she was in labor with painful contractions, making sure she had a nice tan was a bigger priority than packing a bag for the hospital. In the video, which has gained traction with over 91,000 views, the … Read more
An illegal tanning drug referred to as the “Barbie drug” has risen in popularity through TikTok, prompting a warning from Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration of its dangers. Melanotan is being promoted across social media as a long-lasting fake tan alternative, but the TGA warned it has “proven, serious side effects that can be very damaging … Read more