How to tan in winter as experts warn sunbeds are 10X more intense than Mediterranean sun

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heatwaves and lots of sunny weather.But as we enter September, winter is now quickly approaching and we're set to see less sun and a lot more gloomy British weather, which means that sun lovers will unfortunately have to wave goodbye to their natural tans.As we head into cooler months lots of people will be looking for ways to top up their summer tans in hopes of keeping them lasting as long as possible, and for some this means turning to sunbeds.However, experts have advised against using sunbeds, warning that they can be extremely dangerous.Here's why sunbeds can be so bad for you and how to achieve a natural looking tan in the winter without them.

According to experts from Dermalogica, sunbeds should be avoided at all costs because of the dangers that come with their intense UV rays.

Victoria Evans, Education Manager at Dermalogica said: “Sunbeds are not safe and that’s a fact. There is so much evidence to prove sunbeds give out the same harmful UV rays as the sun but at a much greater intensity, often 10-15 times higher than the midday Mediterranean sun. "Victoria explained that sunbeds are classed as a Group 1 carcinogen, the highest cancer risk category, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and that they "dramatically" increase your risk of cell damage and skin cancer.She also added that they can have detrimental effects on your physical appearance, as well as health, saying: "The damage from each sunbed session will accumulate in the skin and over time develop into visible signs of premature ageing, sagging, wrinkling and uneven skin tone.

Worst case scenario skin cancer can develop."While avoiding sunbeds is a smart move, you might still want to get the look of a natural tan during the winter.