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Safe Tanning
Safe Tanning Myths, Debunked
A 'base tan,' the idea that tanning beds are safer, the belief that you can't burn on a cloudy day — the myths around tanning are stubborn and risky. Here's what the evidence actually says, and what a genuinely more cautious approach to time in the sun looks like.
How Long You Can Safely Build Color, by Skin Type and UV Index
Rather than tell everyone the same 'stay under 20 minutes' advice, the Tan Session Time Estimator works out a cautious session cap from your actual skin type and today's UV index — and is upfront that some skin types don't get a tanning session at all, only a burning one.