Smartphone apps that claim to offer “safe” and “healthy” tanning routines for users as young as four are being heavily promoted by influencers, helping to fuel what has been described as a dangerous resurgence in tanning culture among Australian teens.
“Get your best tan safely” and “get a healthy glow faster” are among some of the claims made by apps downloaded by Guardian Australia. One of the tanning apps, labelled as suitable for users aged 4+, is among the top downloaded free apps in the “weather” category in the Apple app store.
