FAKE IT!

Laying down in a skimpy bikini, you close your eyes and soak up the UV rays. No, you’re not on holiday – you’re getting a quick fix on a sunbed at your local high street.

For just 50p per minute, your freckles are re-emerging and you’ve persuaded yourself that you look much healthier.

In fact – you think you’re glowing!

But underneath that tan, the UV rays are causing genetic damage to your skin cells and increasing your risk of developing life-threatening melanoma cancer.

The danger of sunbeds has been a hot topic of debate for many decades.

Skin specialists, medical professionals and skin