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Tanning and Skin Bleaching Can Be Hazardous to your Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in five people in the United States will likely get skin cancer.  Indoor tanning increases the risk of developing melanoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Skin Cancer Article

According to the World Health Organization, mercury is a dangerous ingredient found in skin bleaching products, which are used by 77%, 59% and 35% of women respectively in Nigeria, Togo and South Africa.

World Health Organization Flyer

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