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Ellie Goodman

Just Gonna Say It: Tan Lines Should Never Be A Cute Summer Accessory

When I was 17, I got the worst sunburn I’ve ever seen on anyone IRL. My entire back was tomato-red and it looked like I was wearing a white bikini for months. At first, I laughed, showing it off like a party trick at work, enjoying having tan lines for the first time in my pale existence until eventually, I had a skin check.

A mole on my back had changed from this one (1) burn and suddenly I was getting it cut out. Luckily, it was benign and I was fine. But for many others that’s not the case.

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