Is there a safe level for tanning?

We may wish for a "healthy tan," but there is no such thing as safe tanning. Exposure to ultraviolet light damages skin cells' genetic material and can contribute to skin cancer formation. Sun damage is cumulative: exposure to ultraviolet light during childhood will increase the risk of developing skin cancer in later years. However, it's never too late to begin using sunscreen to inhibit further sun damage. Use a face and body sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection from both sun's UVA and UVB damaging rays.