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Step away from the tanning beds people! A new study has revealed that continued exposure to tanning beds, especially before the age of 30, can increase your risk of skin cancer by 75%! Is getting that bronzed look really worth it??

Experts have now moved tanning beds into the top cancer risk category, deeming them as deadly as arsenic and mustard gas!!! There has got to be a safer way to get that golden summer glow!

Lucky for you, we Hollyscoopers did our homework, and found you the perfect alternative to those harmful beds. All you need to do is head straight for your bathroom and reach for an Alba Botanica self-tanner!

For an all-over body glow, we found Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion Bronzing Formula. It nourishes skin with safflower oil while protective shea butter provides deep moisturization for a light, smooth feel. Antioxidants such as green tea help to protect and repair skin from environmental damage. Subtle self-tanners build a gradual tan for fair-to-medium skin tones to create a natural-looking year-round Glow! Retails for $14.95.

For your face, the Alba SUN Golden Tan Sunless Tanning Lotion is incredible. It uses an infusion of aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, and green tea to soothe and repair, protecting sensitive skin against the free radical damage. This non-streaking formula absorbs quickly into skin for a natural looking color in less than three hours! Retails for $9.95.

Love the idea of a self-tanner but want to avoid a streaky look? Make sure to exfoliate both face and body before using a sunless tanner. The Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sugar Cane Body Polish ($14.95) will slough off dead skin cells on your body, leaving it smooth and ready for color. The Alba Botanica Rainforest Gentle Açaí Renewal Scrub (also $14.95) will smooth and even out your complexion, getting your face ready for a sun-kissed glow.

So remember, people: Skip the tanning beds! There are more than enough products to give you a safe and healthy glow! And Hollyscoop’s Alba picks won’t break your piggy bank either!

Alba Products are available at Whole Foods stores nationwide or www.Albabotanica.com .