In the 19th and early 20th centuries due to the industrial revolution, coal miners and factory workers had to work 12-13 hours indoors at a time, getting pale, resulting in many adverse health issues. Later, scientists and health professionals promoted direct sunlight as an elixir to improve physical and mental health; tanning was considered good health. Now in 2021, tanning has become a symbol of following favorite Hollywood celebrities’ beauty routines, index of chic, and even affording outdoor vacations to warmer places. Some people believe that it is a good source of getting Vitamin D and protection from natural sunburn. It is unclear how it became a beauty trend but in 1923 trendsetter Fashion designer Coco Chanel got sunburned on a trip to French Rivera and instantly sparked an international beauty trend, a new marker of being attractive and desirable. Later, many television commercials promoted tanned looks. Famous Hollywood stars like Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Jennifer Anniston. Television celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner are trending for their bronze outlook and their fans are surely embracing their appearance. 1.35 million Canadians use tanning beds, and even a larger population frequently travels to the Caribbean or other tropical beaches to get tanned. While skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, about 4.6 percent of Canadians use tanning beds. Indoor tanning and natural sunlight both emit Ultraviolet rays, the most important risk factor of skin cancer e.g., Melanoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Basal cell carcinoma. Some tanning machines emit 2-10 times more UVA or UVB than mid-noon sunlight. Ultraviolet rays damage the epidermis, the superficial layer of skin, by destroying DNA. Skin usually repairs itself by DNA repair but with chronic ultraviolet ray exposure repair is not possible. Ultraviolet rays also promote release of melanin that can absorb UVR but not completely. Skin tan is a sign that skin damage has already occurred. Besides cancer, indoor tanning can also result in premature aging, immune suppression, eye damage, and allergic reaction. Research shows getting a tan before 35 years of age results in a 60% chance of getting melanoma; before age 24 that number becomes 102% for a chance of getting Squamous cell carcinoma and 40% for Basal cell carcinoma. Skin cancer is treatable most of the time, but if not caught early it can metastasize and result in death. The most vulnerable group is fair toned young girls. Unfortunately, 70% of the indoor tanning users are females who are 16-29 years old. 15 minutes of uncovered sunlight is essential for Vitamin D synthesis and helpful for fighting breast, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer. However, to get a fake tan people spend well over 15 minutes under direct sunlight or indoor sunbed without appropriate amounts of sunscreen even though the recommended sun protection factor for sunscreen usage is at least SPF 30 to ensure a 93% protection from ultraviolet rays. People already know about the adverse effects of fake tan but to keep up with the latest trend they ignore the consequences and end up exposing themselves to severe consequences. Skin tanning can become an addiction as well. Experiments show UVR exposure damages epidermal cells and releases melanin and beta endorphin. Beta endorphin acts on opioid receptors as an exogenous opioid which is usually addictive. Body dysmorphic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder are correlated with addiction to sun or tanning. Awareness is growing among the responsible population and now-a-days instead of suntan bed people are using professional spray tan, which is basically plant based dye, tanning cream, tanning lotion, and bronzer powder. to achieve that "sunkissed" look. According to The Skin Cancer Prevention Act: In 2013, the Canadian government banned indoor tanning in all provinces for people under 18 years of age, mandated a show of ID from anyone who appears under 25 years old. Tanning bed operators are required to post signs stating the ban on minors and the health risks of tanning bed use, provide protective eyewear to consumers, and provide written notice of their location and business contact information to their local Medical Officer of Health. Tanning bed owners/operators who fail to comply will be fined. Inspectors are authorized to inspect and enforce these requirements. After passing this act in 2013, there has been more than 25% decline in the number of indoor tanning services in Ontario. Skin tanning is a billion-dollar industry in North America. Even though WHO and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found a significant association between artificial tanning and development of skin cancer, it is legal for people older than 18 years of age in Canada to partake in artificial tanning. There are alternative, popular and safe methods of skin tanning but people still prefer indoor sunbeds because of the media promotion, myths around it being a good source of Vitamin D, and glaring reviews from popular social media influencers with millions of followers. This sample health essay focuses on the dangers of artificial tanning and long-term exposure to the sun, as well as an overview of UV radiation. Over 35% of adults, 59% of university students and 17% of teenagers in the United States have admitted to using an artificial tanning bed at some point in their lives. (Wehner et al.)