Indoor tanning is a major risk factor for skin cancer, including melanoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer. It causes around 450,000 cases of skin cancer in the US each year.

Melanoma is the second most common form of cancer in females age 15-29.

Indoor tanning causes permanent damage to your DNA: high levels of UV light emitted by tanning beds are absorbed by skin cells, causing DNA damage.

Indoor tanning is banned in Australia and Brazil because of the dangers. 

Even a single indoor tanning session increases your risk of skin cancer.