Americans are still tanning indoors—here’s why it’s so bad for your health

Indoor tanning is dangerous. From skin cancer to eye damage, it can lead to a wide range of serious health problems. And while the numbers are dropping, about 7.8 million adults in the United States still tan in salons, spas, and gyms, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

So, how can indoor tanning affect your skin and your health overall? Are there safer ways to get a sunny glow? And how can you protect your skin from harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays, no matter their source?