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Cancer experts concerned about Tik Tok tanning trend
February 2025 Some social media influencers are showing off their tan lines and tanning routines across TikTok and Instagram, encouraging other users to burn their skin during high levels of ultraviolet radiation. Some video clips titled “come and UV tan with me” and with hashtags such as ‘#SunburnTanLines’, have more than 200 million views on TikTok. They promote the UV index, a measurement of ultraviolet radiation and its potential to damage the body, as a tool rather than a warning, with some users saying that tanning levels between high and extreme, providing the best results. Sun protection is required for any UV index above level 3, categorised as mode-rate, as just 15 minutes of unprotected exposure at this level is enough to begin causing skin damage. Research by the Cancer Council shows the majority of people aged 18 to 30 desire a tan, and almost 9 in 10 intentionally or unintentionally tan. Cancer Council CEO Mark Nevin says that the glamorisation of a sun tanning culture is concerning, as this behaviour increases the risk of developing skin cancer. A new campaign by the Cancer Council and the Australian Government, titled ‘End the Trend’, urges Australians to stop normalising suntans. Nearly 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer every year, equivalent to one death every six hours.
Greek Tribune
Adelaide, South Australia
© 2021 Greek Community Tribune All Rights Reserved
Cancer experts concerned about Tik Tok
tanning trend
February 2025 Some social media influencers are showing off their tan lines and tanning routines across TikTok and Instagram, encouraging other users to burn their skin during high levels of ultraviolet radiation. Some video clips titled “come and UV tan with me” and with hashtags such as ‘#SunburnTanLines’, have more than 200 million views on TikTok. They promote the UV index, a measurement of ultraviolet radiation and its potential to damage the body, as a tool rather than a warning, with some users saying that tanning levels between high and extreme, providing the best results. Sun protection is required for any UV index above level 3, categorised as mode-rate, as just 15 minutes of unprotected exposure at this level is enough to begin causing skin damage. Research by the Cancer Council shows the majority of people aged 18 to 30 desire a tan, and almost 9 in 10 intentionally or unintentionally tan. Cancer Council CEO Mark Nevin says that the glamorisation of a sun tanning culture is concerning, as this behaviour increases the risk of developing skin cancer. A new campaign by the Cancer Council and the Australian Government, titled ‘End the Trend’, urges Australians to stop normalising suntans. Nearly 2,000 Australians die from skin cancer every year, equivalent to one death every six hours.
Greek Tribune
Adelaide, South Australia