Be careful!!!

Hey guys-- this thread might be a little depressing, but thought it would be important to post. I have an olive tint to my skin and tan "easily" - I grew up at the pool- lifeguarded throughout HS, etc. Tanning has always been a pretty big part of my summer and I look forward to having a tan, and how it makes me feel skinnier and prettier... I got this article from my sister-- and it really hit home for me... I wanted to pass along-- Please be careful with sun exposure!

The two-minute cancer test: Health: glamour.com

Thanks for that, it is a great reminder for all DW brides.

I lost a very close friend 5 years ago to skin cancer. She was 26 years old (sadly she had a 2 year old at the time) and when having it removed the cancer spread into her lungs. This is serious stuff.

On the plus side, ever since I have been much more aware of the effects of sun on my skin. I use sunblock all the time. It also helps slow down the aging process and since I am in my early 30's now that is something I am very awear of..lol As bad as all this is did I recently start tanning. This is the first time I have done this in 5 years and I am only doing it until after the wedding. I am a size 16 and need the help looking smaller in my wedding dress plus with a white dress I almost need to be tan. I am awear of the consequences but I feel like it is such a short term thing.

thank you so much for this article! Its really scary

Thanks for sharing!

It is pretty scary what the sun can do/ I , too, an tanning right now but have not done it in ages. I am very freckled and have many moles so I am always keeping an eye open.

It was nice to see the photos and see that I currently have no issues.

THanks!

I've had numerous moles removed over the last 15 years or so - fortunately none of them have been problematic, but then again none of them has been "clean", either.

If you feel like you need color, I can't encourage you enough to use a self tanner, or go to a salon and use a spray tan. I have several very fair-skinned friends that swear by the Jergens tanning lotions.

Sunscreen is your friend! My derm tells me that a 20 is the lowest anyone should wear - anything less and you're fooling yourself into thinking you're protected.

Be safe my BDW buddies! We like having you around!

The Mystic Spray tan was recommended to me, five minutes in a booth and you are good for about a week.

This article is good to let us become more aware- but oh so sad & scary. I regret all of the tanning I did throughout high school and even in college....so dumb!