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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gen Z is bringing back tanning and ignoring the dangerous cancer risk
London Kolkana is an avid tanner, and she wants you to be one, too. That's why, on TikTok, she shares tips—sit in a beach chair instead of lying on a towel, use a $40 accelerating tanning oil followed by a spray of 15 SPF sunblock, and make sure to be in the sun between noon and 1:30, when the UV index is at its peak. 'I found a routine, I mastered it,' says the young Florida woman. In one video, she excitedly reveals what many young bronzers strive for—extreme tan lines from her bikini straps, telling her followers, 'You can literally achieve this so easily, I promise.' Welcome to the surreal world of Gen Z sun worship, a perplexing throwback to the 1970s—when sunbathers used mirrors to intensify rays, when the ozone layer was still intact, and before it was widely understood that sun exposure caused skin cancer. As with most recent trends, social media appears to be behind the latest rise in tanning culture; TikTok alone has over 142 million posts hashtagged 'tan lines.' It's rife with crisped influencers like Kolkana who show off tan lines, promote products, and push a bevy of persistent myths about sun exposure (such as it's only a problem if you burn, while tanning is just as damaging). Many use apps, such as Rayz or Sunglow, which help tanners plan and maximize their time in the sun by prompting them to head out when the UV index—the daily forecast of the intensity of ultraviolet radiation—is at its highest. And those trends are even influencing the next generation—Gen Alpha, born in 2010 or after—to get on the tanning bandwagon. Simone, 14, of New York City, lays out on the roof of her building when the UV index is between 6 and 9 (characterized as 'high' by the Environmental Protection Agency) with a goal of creating visible tan lines. 'It sort of measures how tan you are because you see the color difference, but also because it is like an accessory on its own,' she tells Fortune, adding her habit is 'very influenced by social media.' Similarly, Lucia, a Michigan 13-year-old with 'pale and sensitive skin,' likes to sunbathe with a combo of tanning oil and sunscreen when the UVA index is at least 7. One of her aims, too, is to get tan lines. 'With the style for summer 2025, there are a lot of tube tops and shirts that reveal that shoulder area, where you would want to show off your time in the sun,' she explains. 'I think it's a really concerning trend that in our Gen Z population, we're seeing an increase in intentional sun exposure, as well as a lack of knowledge about sun protection,' Dr. Veena Vanchinathan, a SanJose, Calif.-based board-certified dermatologist, tells Fortune. Half of Gen Z adults surveyed by the American Academy of Dermatology Association, reported being sunburned in 2024. Meanwhile, 64% said they often forget to apply sunscreen, and only 34% believe that skin cancer prevention is the most important reason to use sunscreen. In addition, 37% don't know the risks of tanning, 57% believe common myths (such as thinking a 'base tan' protects against sun damage, which it does not), and 25% say it's worth looking good now even if it means looking worse later. Vanchinathan is particularly worried about the trend of heading outside to tan when the UV index is high. 'I actually give the opposite advice to my patients,' she says. 'I tell them, 'Check the UV index. And if it's high, please don't go outside. Or at least wear hats, reapply your sunscreen, or bump up your SPF to 50 or higher.' So the fact that folks are actually intentionally looking for those numbers to achieve a tan is really scary.' 'It's often not until someone gets a skin cancer themselves, or knows someone who did, that they wake up and start using sun protection regularly,' Dr. Deborah Sarnoff, New York dermatologist and president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, said in a story about the roots of tanning on the foundation's website. And sometimes that doesn't take long, says Vanchinathan, who has seen several young patients with either basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, or melanoma, which is the deadliest. Typically, though, it takes longer—with those who tanned in adolescence at a higher risk of developing skin cancer later in life. Skin cancer in general is the most common type of cancer worldwide. In addition, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation: One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. More than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Having had five or more sunburns in life doubles your risk for melanoma. When detected early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent, underscoring the importance of going to a dermatologist for skin checks. In the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer daily—and more than two people die of it every hour. If someone you love—such as your teenage daughter—is stubborn about their tanning habit, experts suggest you try some gentle education about the fact that there is no such thing as a healthy tan. 'The truth is, for UV to give your skin color, it has to create DNA damage,' says Vanchinathan. 'So every single time we get a tan, it literally creates DNA damage in our skin cells,' meaning that the cells will not grow or function normally. 'And that, in turn, is why every single tan, even if it's just once, is going to increase our risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging.' The factors behind young people today chasing unhealthy tans are many, says Vanchinathan, including that Gen Z tends to get their health information through social media rather than more reputable sources. 'It's very easy to fall into a kind of vortex of popular misinformation,' she says. There may also be a lack of education about skin cancer and sun exposure either at home, at school, or both, she says. And there is a strong 'misunderstanding' that skin cancer only affects older people, 'and that it's not necessarily something that needs to be on their radar,' she says, 'when the truth is that melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers in individuals 18 and younger.' To understand the roots of tanned skin being a beauty ideal—and for perpetuating the myth of that a tan is 'healthy'—we can look, in part, to fashion icon Coco Chanel, who is widely credited with setting the trend back in 1923, when she accidentally got too much sun on a Mediterranean cruise. Post-vacation photos of Chanel with bronzed skin were such a hit, apparently, that they turned the pre-Industrial Revolution idea of a leisure-class pallor on its head. Tanning was suddenly the new aspirational look of wealth and leisure—and it's one that has persisted over time, with highs and lows, despite what's been learned about the risks of sun exposure. 'In the U.S. and other Western countries, people still think a tan is the epitome of health and beauty,' said Sarnoff in the Skin Cancer Foundation's story. But it wasn't until the 1940s—right around the time bikinis came into vogue— that Coppertone created an early attempt at sunscreen, marketed as a way to get a better than without a burn; no one knew yet, though, that ultraviolet A (UVA) rays not only cause tanning but contribute to skin cancer. Diagnosis of melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, began to rise, surging in the '70s, prompting the creation of the Skin Cancer Foundation in 1979 to raise awareness. Still, the beauty ideal persists; multiple studies over the years have found that a tanned look often makes people feel better about their appearance. Fast forward to 2025, when young women and girls are being swept up by the same aesthetic—even, when they do understand the risks of sun exposure, in spite of it. 'I know that sun exposure can cause a lot of damage to your skin,' says the young Michigan tanning enthusiast, 'and also give you skin cancer.' And that, she admits, 'is super-duper scary.' More on skin cancer: The best foods to add to your diet that can help prevent skin cancer Can sunscreen give you cancer? What experts want you to know Homemade sunscreen doesn't work, despite what TikTok tells you This story was originally featured on
Agriland
24-04-2025
- Business
- Agriland
ALDI extends strawberry partnership with Sunglow Nurseries
ALDI has extended its partnership with Sunglow Nurseries for Irish strawberries with a new five–year contract worth almost €14 million. Dublin-based Sunglow Nurseries will continue to supply Bord Bia Quality Assured (QA) strawberries to ALDI's 163 stores across the country. 95% of Sunglow's produce is sold in ALDI stores, with the remaining produce supplied to small, local businesses. Sunglow has been supplying strawberries to ALDI since 2008. A family-run business, Sunglow is managed by brothers John, Billy, and Joe McGuinness, who employ 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff at their North Dublin nursery. (L-R) Joe McGuinness, Sunglow Nurseries; Gerard McLoughlin, ALDI Ireland and Emer Gallaher Hall, Bord Bia Gerard McLoughlin, buying director at ALDI Ireland said: 'We are proud to announce the continuation of our long-standing partnership with Sunglow Nurseries and the investment of a further €14 million into this valued partnership over the next five years. 'Sunglow have been providing ALDI customers with their delicious Bord Bia Quality-Assured Irish strawberries for the last 17 years and we look forward to continuing to supply our customers with the highest quality Irish produce from Sunglow for years to come.' Joe McGuinness, partner at Sunglow Nurseries added: 'Working with ALDI has been central to our success and has supported us in continuing to deliver high-quality produce to Irish customers and the security to invest in our business.' Emer Gallaher Hall, senior manager for Horticulture at Bord Bia wished ALDI and Sunglow the best in their continued partnership. 'By choosing products with the Bord Bia quality mark, ALDI consumers are supporting local growers who are committed to the highest standards,' she said. Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State with responsibility for horticulture Michael Healy-Rae welcomed the new deal.
RTÉ News
24-04-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Aldi extends partnership with Sunglow in €14m investment
Aldi and Sunglow Nurseries have announced the extension of their partnership with a new five year contract worth almost €14m to the Rush, Co Dublin-based business. Sunglow has supplied Aldi since 2008 and 95% of its produce is sold in Aldi's 163 stores nationwide, with the remaining produce supplied to small, local businesses. A family-run business, Sunglow is managed by brothers John, Billy and Joe McGuinness, who employ 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff at their North Dublin nursery. Their produce is 100% Bord Bia certified. Joe McGuinness, of Sunglow Nurseries, said that working with Aldi has been central to the company's success and has supported it in continuing to deliver high-quality produce to Irish customers as well as the security to invest in the business. "We are delighted with the extension of our partnership and look forward to growing and developing our business and working with Aldi for the next five years and beyond," he added. Gerard McLoughlin, Buying Director at Aldi Ireland, said that Sunglow have been providing Aldi customers with their Bord Bia Quality-Assured Irish strawberries for the last 17 years. "We look forward to continuing to supply our customers with the highest quality Irish produce from Sunglow for years to come," he added. Emer Gallaher Hall, Senior Manager for Horticulture at Bord Bia, said that Bord Bia are delighted with Aldi's commitment to carrying Bord Bia quality assured produce in their stores. "By choosing products with the Bord Bia quality mark, Aldi consumers are supporting local growers who are committed to the highest standards," she added. Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon said today's deal represents a significant investment in both Sunglow's horticulture enterprise and the wider Irish agricultural sector. "Backing Irish growers is vital to the ongoing success of our agri-food industry, and it is encouraging to see Aldi maintaining and developing its commitment to supporting Irish businesses," the Minister added.
Irish Times
24-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Aldi extends strawberry deal with Sunglow
Aldi has extended its partnership with strawberry producer Sunglow Nurseries with a new five-year contract worth almost €14 million. Under the deal, Co Dublin-based Sunglow will continue to supply strawberries to Aldi's 163 stores across the country, the supermarket chain said in a statement. Sunglow has supplied Aldi since 2008. Family-run Sunglow is managed by brothers John, Billy, and Joe McGuinness. It employs 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff at their North Dublin nursery. The announcement comes as Sunglow's early season premium Irish strawberries hit the shelves across Aldi's 163 stores in Ireland. READ MORE Gerard McLoughlin, buying director for Aldi Ireland, said: 'We are proud to announce the continuation of our long-standing partnership with Sunglow Nurseries and the investment of a further €14 million into this valued partnership.' Joe McGuinness, partner at Sunglow Nurseries, commented: 'We are delighted with the extension of our partnership and look forward to growing and developing our business and working with Aldi for the next five years and beyond.'
Forbes
23-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Trending: How To Bring A Spring Palette Into Your Home
Use paint to bathe your home in spring colors. After a brutal winter with record-breaking cold, the sunny weather and longer days are a welcome change. A thorough spring cleaning may have taken anywhere from a weekend to a week, but now, you may be looking for ways to spring a spring palette into your home. These ideas (and photos) will inspire you to refresh your home this spring using everything from pops of color to color drenching. Photo courtesy of Playful pastels are trending, and for good reason. Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Valspar, tells me they can be used in almost any space to provide softness and induce happiness. It feels like you can get your daily dose of Vitamin D just from looking at this wall for a few minutes. Sunglow, Icy Mint, and Scarlett Butter are just some of the pastel colors that can produce bliss, brightness, and cheerfulness. Photo courtesy of According to Heather Mastrangeli, founder and interior designer at Innovatus Design in DuPage County, Illinois, with spring comes new beginnings and luscious greens. 'When I designed this bathroom, I pulled a green from nature for the walls, Sherwin Williams Hazel Gaze, so that the space felt new and fresh all year long. Photo courtesy of 'Sage green is a versatile, soothing color that works beautifully in bedrooms, living rooms, or kitchens,' Kim explains. To achieve a fresh, modern look, she says DIYers can grab two gallons of Sprig of Sage to paint an entire room for under $60. Or, to recreate the photo above, you can paint an accent wall, and/or paint the legs on your kitchen furniture for an easy and affordable transformation. Photo courtesy of Your home's entrance can set the tone for your mood. 'This soft palette uses light to mid-tone pastel shades, combined with organic elements,' Kim says. The built-in organizer in Distant Valley provides a fun place to take off your shoes and jackets. 'The coral Mad About Maddie color on the door has warm undertones that complement the space. Photo courtesy of Mastrangeli tells me she also uses bright colored throw pillows to add vibrancy to any space. 'I love pairing colors that have strong visual vibrations together,' she says. 'For this family, we used bright pinks, yellows, oranges, and other spring-colored accents to bring the room together.' Photo courtesy of says lavender as a soft yet vibrant hue that adds charm and personality to any space. 'A great way to infuse brightness in a home from the moment you enter is by using it on an entryway. 'Lavender Escape is a true lavender with a cool undertone that injects youthful energy throughout a space,' Kim explains. She says a single gallon of paint can create a welcoming, fresh entryway that embraces the season's trending colors. 'If painting the exterior side of the door a shade of lavender, consider using a satin sheen or a sheen with less shine so the door color harmonizes with the natural elements around the home.' Photo courtesy of You might not think of grey as a spring-like color for a kid's room. However, Sue says this Vila Grey – which is more like a greige – is both soothing and nurturing. 'This neutral background provides a blank canvas that allows you to use décor and furniture to add special touches,' Kim explains. The Mossy Aura trim provides a neutral green with warm undertones. Photo courtesy of 'An easy and cost-effective way to incorporate spring hues is by upcycling old furniture or painting a cozy nook in a new color,' Kim says. She recommends using Cabinet & Furniture Paint in Sprig of Sage to refresh a desk or side table, or paint a reading nook in Lavender Escape for a soft, calming retreat. 'These small, intentional updates can breathe new life into a space while embracing the latest color trends.' Photo courtesy of 'Spring invites us to breathe new life into doors and trim, which can get beat up throughout the year,' Kim says. 'The most popular color to paint doors and trim throughout a house is some shade of white, but lean into seasonal hues and consider a light aqua like Renew Blue, which provides a refreshed look to the areas of our home that are often overlooked.' Photo courtesy of Kim also recommends color drenching a well-loved space in a soft coral pink, like Subtle Peach. to infuse everyday rituals with positive energy. 'The color drenching technique involves painting an entire room – ceiling, walls, door and trim – all the same color.' When applying this on-trend painting technique, she recommends that you use a lower sheen like a matte finish, which will look beautiful across the multiple surfaces painted.' When color drenching a space in this soft coral pink, Kim says it will make the space feel more open while giving your daily routines a glow up. These are some of the items to help you bring the spring palette into your home. Photo courtesy of If you love flowers, but not the carre and maintenance that they require, consider these Perigold Peonies Arranged in a Glass Vase. Available in pink, orange, or white, the lifelife arrangement never needs watering. Photo courtesy of Moccamaster makes coffee makers in a variety of colors; however the Moccamaster Color of The Year KBGV Select Ocean Coffee Maker can easily add a pop of color in your kitchen. Photo courtesy of Put your stainless steel finishes aside for a few seasons, and use a colorful trash can like the Brabantia Newicon Step Trash Can in dreamy blue. Photo courtesy of Easily bring spring colors to your front door with The Company Store Summer Novelty Coir Door Mat - Wildflowers. Photo courtesy of This SIJO Organic Bamboo Sheet Set and Comforter Set adds a warm clay color to your bedroom. Photo courtesy of Another way to brighten your bedroom is with The Company Store Classic Cool Cotton Percale Comforter, which provides a cool and natural effect Photo courtesy of Adding spring colors can be as easy as swapping out your wall art. BuyWallArt offers hundreds of designs in canvas, posters, and framed prints, like the Blue Doors Pink Flowers option. Photo courtesy of The Kilne Cookware Set is not only beautiful, but functional as well, oven safe up to 750 degrees F. The set also comes with a magnetic storage holder.
