Skin Cancer Awareness Month!

Happy Friday!
Today begins Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that Tanning bed usage increases the risk of developing skin cancer by almost 74%! #skincancer #skincancersucks #skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #loveyourskin #beauty #health #prevention #responsibleisthenewtan

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