I spent most of my teenager years on the beach in a bikini, slathering myself with coconut oil to get the perfect tan. It was a great way to pick up cute surfer boys but it turns out I also picked up something else—terrible sun damage to my skin. I have had several cancerous moles and I'm only just turning 40 this year. I am starting a blog mainly to keep my friends and family updated on my progress from my skin cancer clinic checks but hopefully it will also be a way to help young people realise why tanning is not a good idea.
