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Melanoma Awareness Month: Protect Your Skin—Ditch the Tanning Beds and Choose Spray Tans Instead

Published On: May 14, 2025

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and at Shades Atelier, we’re using this important time to spotlight the safest way to get your glow—spray tanning. As part of our Melanoma Awareness Month spray tan campaign, we want to help educate our community on the dangers of UV tanning and how switching to sunless tanning can help protect your skin and support the #SaveYourSkin movement.

The Reality of UV Tanning & Melanoma

While a tan may look healthy, UV tanning—whether from the sun or tanning beds—comes with serious risks:

  • Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with cases rising faster than any other cancer in young adults.

  • Indoor tanning increases your risk of developing melanoma by up to 75% if started before age 35.

  • UV damage is cumulative—every tan, every burn increases your lifetime risk.

  • There’s no such thing as a “safe” or “base” tan—any darkening of the skin is a sign of damage.
    (Source: Skin Cancer Foundation, American Academy of Dermatology)

Spray Tanning Is the Only Safe Tan

Spray tanning is the only safe tan. At Shades Atelier, we offer custom spray tans and VersaSpa Pro booth options that give you a beautiful, bronzed glow—without the risks of UV exposure.

Our sunless solutions:

  • Provide color with no UV exposure

  • Keep your skin looking healthy and radiant year-round

  • Avoid the dangers of skin cancer, premature aging, and sun damage

Choosing spray tanning isn’t just about looking good—it’s about choosing health. Learn more about the benefits or spray tanning HERE

Our Commitment to #SaveYourSkin: Shades Atelier Spray Tan Membership Special: 50% Off

In honor of Melanoma Awareness Month, we’re making it even easier to switch to safer tanning options.

For a limited time, get 50% off your first two months of membership (limited quantity available).

Shades membership perks include:

  • Up to 4 spray tans a month for the price of 2

  • Discounts on teeth whitening and retail care

  • Upgrade to a custom tan for just $10 (Versa members)

  • No contracts—cancel anytime

➡ Learn more about our memberships HERE.

Choose Spray Tan Over Tanning Beds—Protect Your Skin for Life

This month, let’s raise awareness, make smarter tanning choices, and help spread the word:

Skip the UV beds. Choose spray tanning. Help us #SaveYourSkin.