The facts are that tans are bad for you weather you tan in a tanning booth or tan outside
. You are damaging your skin when you tan. When you're planning on being outdoors for short periods of time you should use a sunscreen of SPF 15. If you plan on being out doors for longer periods of time you should use a sunscreen of SPF 70. This will help protect you from UV rays. You should never tan in a tanning booth. Tans hurt your skin and they can result cancer. Love your skin. Avoid tanning!