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Save our skin!

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Did you know that if you get painful sunburn just once every two years you're tripling your risk of skin cancer?

And not just that - the main reason for premature aging of the skin is sun damage.

Join goodtoknow's Save Our Skin campaign and commit to not getting burnt this summer. You'll be protecting yourself from skin cancer as well as saggy skin, wrinkles, age spots and other nasties. If you want a tan - fake it!

Why should I be worried about skin cancer?

Skin cancer is now the 4th most common type of cancer for men and women of all ages. And it's the most common for women in their 20s.

If your skin has gone red in the sun, it's burnt. It doesn't have to be raw or blistering. Sunburn is when UV rays have damaged your skin cells. This can cause them to start growing out of control, which can cause skin cancer.

Read our advice on protecting yourself from sunburn and other summer health issues

Experts believe that 'binge tanning' - usually on foreign holidays and using sunbeds - has caused the big rise in skin cancer.

So if you want a healthy bronzed glow this year, read on for expert tips on summer beauty and how to get the best fake tan.

By Katie McPhilimy