May 22, 2003/ FW/ --- Memorial Day marks the official start of the summer -- and the unofficial start of early Fridays, bathing suits and, of course, the summer tan.

But while sun worshipping may make you look good now, you'll pay for it tomorrow. Aside from causing wrinkles and rough skin later on, the UV rays from sun exposure and tanning beds can also be deadly.

Over a million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year, and nearly 10,000 people have already died from it in 2003 alone.

But the latest trend in tanning doesn't require exposure to any harmful rays. All you need is a glass of water and the newest summer craze -- the self-tanning pill.

Tanning pills offer an all-natural, sunless option to people who want to tan without risking the dangerous effects of the sun.

Natural carotenes enhance the skin's golden pigments -- which create a healthy looking tan -- while also working to protect skin against the sun. Studies showed that after taking the tanning pill, subjects were able to tolerate up to 31% more sun exposure without burning.

Tanning Pills are safer for your skin than sunbathing or tanning beds and won't streak like self-tanning lotions. So layer on the sun block and put on that hat -- you can tan when you get home.