Sunbed Effects: Gemma Merna’s Damaged Skin

If you were not convinced by research studies that confirming the bad effects of tanning sunbeds when over-used, this photo of Hollyoaks star Gemma Merna showing her damaged skin may be able to convince you.

Gemma reveals that she’s been using tanning beds once or twice a week and this has damaged her skin. What about her apparently flawless skin which you see on TV? Well, her makeup is hiding her blemishes, my friend.

Says Gemma of her sunbed use and its effects on her skin:

‘When I was younger, I didn’t realise the damage I was doing to my skin by using sunbeds.

‘I just wanted to look tanned and to fit in with everyone and didn’t give any thought to the risks I was taking or the fact that it would actually make my skin look worse as I got older.

‘When I realised how dangerous sunbeds were, I stopped using them and started using fake tan instead. Looking at these photos, I can see there are already signs of sun damage and I’m only 25!

‘It’s quite shocking. You only get one skin so you really need to look after it. These pictures have convinced me for sure that I’ll never use a sunbed again.’

Gemma has joined the campaign of Cancer Research UK to raise public awareness on the negative effects of too much sunbed tanning.

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