A tan, whether you get it on the beach, in a bed, or through incidental exposure, tans are caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning lamps, and if you have one, you’ve sustained skin cell damage. No matter what you may hear at tanning salons, the cumulative damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin aging (wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots, and more), as well as skin cancer. In fact, people who first use a tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk for melanoma by 75 percent. Listen to this episode of Am I Going To Die where our hosts take a look at the facts about the dangers of tanning and how to get a bronzed glow without risking your health.