Although the threat of skin cancer deters some of us from soaking up the sun, many Americans still devotedly pursue the perfect tan at beaches and tanning salons across the country.
Richly tanned skin has evoked images of wealth, beauty and glamour since the 1920s, but those aspirations come at a cost. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime, mostly from sun exposure.