Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A tan is not a sign of health. It is your skin responding to DNA damage.

In this episode of Bite Back, board certified dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down sunscreen fearmongering, tan maxxing, so called SPF diets, and why there is no such thing as a safe tan.

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