A WOMAN has revealed she is addicted to sunbeds and loves her sun-kissed glow.
Sam Corey, 21, was warned by concerned social media users who fear she is “too dark” and could develop “skin cancer”.
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But the young woman, believed to be from Ireland, made a point of applauding the haters and said she wouldn’t pay to go to the sunbeds so it “wouldn’t be noticed”.
In a short clip posted online, the blonde beauty posed while imitating a scene from The Wolf of Wall Street.
She wrote: “I think I tore it on the sunbeds.”
The young woman smiled, confirming that she has an “addiction” to sun loungers.
When the video was recorded, Sam claimed he had been tanning for “only a few weeks”.
Additionally, she also revealed that in addition to sunbeds, she uses a “triple strength” nasal spray to achieve a deep glow.
Sunbeds have been linked to skin cancer and have even been banned in countries like Brazil and Australia.
According to International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)There is significant evidence to show that the use of tanning beds causes melanoma.
They report that sunbeds increase the risk of skin cancer by up to 20% and also claim that they have no positive results. benefits for our health.
Sharing her experience, Carol Cooper, Sun Doctor, said: “Let’s be clear about sunbeds. It’s not just “some” experts who say they’re bad for your skin. It’s almost all of them.
”In fact, anyone who has ever used a sun lounger is at least 20% more likely to develop malignant melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer.
“UV rays damage the DNA of skin cells, so they are more likely to develop into cancer. You don’t even need to burn for this to happen.
The dangers of nasal tanning sprays
MELANOTAN is an artificial substance that stimulates the skin’s pigment cells to produce more melanin to make the skin darker.
It is made in several forms, including as an injection and nasal spray.
All forms of Melanotan are illegal in the UK. Experts say they are not safe to use.
A government spokesperson said: “Products containing melanotan are unlicensed medicines in the UK and as such the safety, quality and effectiveness have not been demonstrated.
“These products can cause serious side effects, so our advice to those who have used Melanotan injections or nasal sprays is to stop using them immediately and, if you have experienced side effects, speak to your doctor.”
“Melanotan products have not been tested for safety, quality or effectiveness, so it is not known whether their use causes side effects and how serious they are,” added Cancer Research UK.
“Additionally, Melanotan products may contain harmful chemicals that are not listed on the label.”
Some of the reported side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Change and/or darkening of existing moles
- Painful erections
- Facial flushing
- Dizziness
- Changes in libido
- Pigmentation of the skin and nails
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Kidney tissue death
Source: Cancer Research UK, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency and Dermatology Times
REACTION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA USERS
Sam’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @sam_xox2It clearly left many speechless as it quickly racked up 251,000 views.
But social media users were hugely divided over Sam’s use of the sunbeds.
I don’t pay for sun loungers so I won’t be noticed
Sam
Although some were envious of his dark color, not everyone was so kind.
One person said, “I want to be that color.”
Another added: “My goal.”
A third commented: “Oh my God.”
While Sam may not see the signs now, many social media users flocked to the comments to warn her of the dangers.
Sun lounger risks
The promise of a glowing, constant tan is too tempting for some people to deny.
But while going to the sunbed store may seem harmless, people who use tanning beds should be aware of the risks.
Approximately 10 percent of the population in Northern Europe uses sunbeds regularly, says the World Health Organization.
Some people use them for years on end, accumulating a risk of serious illness.
We are here to give you information about sun loungers and whether they are safe to use.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sun loungers are as dangerous as smoking.
Just like the sun, they emit harmful ultraviolet rays that damage the DNA of skin cells.
Over time, this can lead to malignant melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – studies have shown.
According to International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)There is significant evidence to show that tanning bed use causes melanoma.
They report that sunbeds increase the risk of skin cancer by up to 20% and also claim that they have no positive health benefits.
Cancer Research supports this statistic, adding that “there is no tan that is safe against UV radiation.”
One study found that sunbeds can almost double the risk of cancer compared to never using them – with women 83% more likely to develop the disease.
Although some people think tanning beds are safer than sitting in the midday sun, according to Cancer researchthe risk is still twice as high when compared to spending the same amount of time in the Mediterranean sun at lunchtime.
The Sunbed Association says there is not enough evidence to link sunbed use to melanoma, adding: “It is overexposure and sunburn that will increase the risk of skin cancer, not UV exposure that is responsible.”
But the WHO says: “Most tanning salons provide inadequate advice to their customers.
“The use of eye protection, such as glasses or sunglasses, should be mandatory.
“However, as sun lounger users want to have an even tan, they often decide not to protect any part of their body.”
Referring to the link with skin cancer, global health experts add: “Sunbeds have been available for self-tanning purposes for two decades and, due to the long latency period of skin cancer and eye lesions, it has been difficult to have so far demonstrated any long-term health effects.
“Even though the causes of malignant melanoma are not fully understood, the development of the tumor appears to be linked to occasional exposure to intense sunlight.
“Sun loungers subject their users to intermittent high exposure to UVA and UVB radiation – which can provide the ideal scenario for the development of malignant skin cancer.
“However, the few epidemiological studies carried out to date have not provided consistent results.”
Despite the WHO’s cautious stance on the skin cancer link, it discourages the use of tanning beds, citing one expert who said that using tanning salons is like “an industrial-scale radiation exposure experience.”
Regardless of skin cancer, sunbeds don’t just pose long-term health risks.
Users have reported a range of short-term symptoms, including itching, dryness and redness of the skin, freckles, and photosensitivity.
Common long-term results, especially in fair-skinned people, may involve blistering of the skin.
“Sagging and wrinkling of the skin is an almost certain price to pay for frequent users of suntan lotions,” says the WHO – not quite the result you expect when you go to a sunbed shop to get a beautiful, youthful look.
One user said: “Too dark, looks dirty, you can tell it’s tan.”
To this, Sam responded and wrote: “I don’t pay for sunbeds so I don’t get noticed.”
Stop and get a spray tan. Otherwise you will look like a bag on the way
TikTok user
Meanwhile, a second posted: “This is so wrong.”
A third agreed: “You have changed race.”
While someone else explained: “You look a little too dark.”
But Sam clearly wasn’t bothered, as he replied: “Luckily it’s me and not your body, darling.”
Meanwhile, a woman warned: “You are a beautiful girl. Stop and get a spray tan. Otherwise, you will look like a bag in the future.
While another shared: “Skin cancer, here I come.”
Fabulous has launched the Dying For A Tan campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using sunbeds, which can increase the risk of skin cancer and cause premature ageing.
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