Burning is risky – so why are tan lines having their time in the sun on social media?

Gen Z influencers spruik tan lines as summer's fav accessory' to generation obsessed' with looks

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In life, there are lots of pleasurable things that we know aren't that good for us: simple carbs deep-fried in vegetable oil, drinking one or two wines over the recommended limit at dinner with friends, and sitting in the Australian sun.

But despite the risk of cancer and early death the latter poses, parts of the internet are now encouraging extensive time in the sun.

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