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It's summer and that means sun, sand and skin cancer.

At least for those who don't protect their skin with an SPF rated lotion.

There so many people out there who are literally addicted to tanning like how people are addicted to hard drugs.

The two women in this video have been doing it since their teens and won't give it up for anything.

Check out the video (above) to hear the story of two tanning addicts.

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While we understand that the sun and vitamin d are crucial to health and, well, happiness, we're saying this is a good thing because it stops people from not going out door, but going outdoors to bake in a bikini or speedo.

On that note, we still think it's not the best idea just to later yourself in chemicals instead. At least it's helping people avoid skin cancer.

A new study shows that 40% of those who use the fake tanning are spending less time in the sun, which means that pushing for fake tans (we're sure they'll get better from the orange kinds) could help drive people away from harmful rays!

"The message I give is, your natural skin color is where you were born to be, but if you really want to be tan get it out of a bottle. Getting a tan out of a bottle is incredibly safe, whereas getting tanned from tanning beds and lying out is not."

Also, it'll help you avoid wrinkles!

Win win!

Though, we don't really understand why people feel the need to tan at all! You're beautiful how you are!

[Image via AP Images.]

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A new study is suggesting that some women who are at major risk of the worst kind of skin cancer (melanoma) could possibly be cutting that risk in half just by taking a vitamin d/calcium supplement!

"It looks like there is some promising evidence for vitamin D and calcium for prevention of melanoma in a high-risk group," said lead researcher Dr. Jean Tang, an assistant professor of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

If you've had previous non-melanoma forms of skin cancer, like basal cell or squamous cell, you're some of the women most at risk for getting melanoma. Not only should you keep getting checked out if abnormal skin growths show up, but it sounds like a regiment of vitamin d/calcium supplements couldn't hurt either!

This really is a simple way to potentially lower risk — there's no reason not to!

Stay healthy, everyone!

[Image via AP Images.]

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If you could go back in time and tell your 16-year-old self anything, what would it be?

For the people in this video it would be to wear sunscreen and avoid tanning beds — they are melanoma survivors.

There is NO SUCH THING as a “healthy” tan. If you have a tan you have skin damage, and have increased your risk of developing skin cancer.

Don’t sacrifice your future for that “healthy” glow.

It’s not worth it.

Tags: melanoma, skin cancer, tan, warning

It’s not as risque as it sounds!

Meghan McCain joined a number of other celebs to raise awareness about skin cancer prevention.

The message of the PSA is, “If you leave the house without sunscreen, you might as well be naked.”

Wearing sunscreen is maybe the easiest and most effective thing you can do to prevent cancer.

Ask yourself this: “Why WOULDN’T you wear sunscreen??”

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Rafael Nadal put on his charity hat and played in the Mutua Madrid Open over the weekend.

The tournament was put on to help Felix Mantilla educate people on the dangers of skin cancer.

Rafael’s family joined him for the fun!

Love it!

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

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Is having a tan of Jersey Shore-like-proportions THAT important, people???

Back in December, we reported about a study which revealed that despite most Americans being aware of the health risks associated with indoor tanning, 18% of women and 6% of men had gone tanning AT LEAST once in the previous year.

At the time, we were recommending moderation, but according to new studies, it may not be a good idea to go tanning AT ALL.

Experts are now warning that malignant melanoma rates "have TRIPLED in 30 years among Brits aged 15 to 34," and they're claiming that more than 2 new cases of skin cancer get diagnosed daily in the UK due to tanning bed usage.

According to a campaign manager from Cancer Research UK's Sunsmart campaign, tanning bed usage "before the age of 35 can increase your risk of melanoma by 75 percent" and "young women are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed as men."

While it sounds like this is a serious issue in the UK, we're sure it's just as bad, if not worse, here in the US.

…MIGHT want to rethink visiting those tanning salons EVEN in moderation. Is it really worth the risk???

[Image via WENN.]

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