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Over-exposure from the sun and sunbeds is the main cause of skin cancer. Find out if you've got your facts straight with Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign

Sunbeds are safer than tanning in the sun

Sunbeds are not a 'safe' alternative to sun tanning because they give out ultraviolet (UV) rays like the sun. Over-exposure to UV rays, whether from the sun or a sunbed, damages the DNA in your skin cells. In fact, the intensity of UV rays from sunbes can be up to 10-15 times higher than that of the midday sun.

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