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Katie Price sparks outrage by promoting regular sunbed use

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Katie Price has sparked outrage from health experts after stating that regular use of both sunbeds and botox are essential parts of her beauty regime.

Uh oh, looks like Katie has once again landed herself in the centre of a controversy.

Initial extracts of Miss Price's latest book, Standing Out, have been released - in which the author unleashes some arguably ill-advised beauty tips on the public.

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After claiming that she gave up on using fake tan because she didn't like the smell, the mother of three writes that the regular use of a skin-damaging sunbed is one of her top tips for looking good.

She then proceeds to shrug off the risk of skin cancer by giving out the heart-warming message: 'we've all got to die of something.'

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'Looking after my skin is not my strong point, but two things that do make my skin look better are sunbeds and botox,' she writes.

'I used to use spray tan but it stinks so now I use sunbeds. I know people say they're dangerous and can give you skin cancer but I don't smoke, I hardly drink and we've all got to die of something, so that's just my choice.'

Katie's latest autobiographical offering is out in March, and is described by her publishers as 'revealing all her top tips on looking and feeling good.'

The comments have unsurprisingly sparked outrage from health experts.

'Skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the UK and the most common in young people,' says Julie Barratt from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. 'To advocate behaviour that is acknowledged as a risk factor is glib.'

'If people want the appearance of a suntan, fake is better than bake.'

What do you think of Katie's beauty tips? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below!

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Wednesday 13 January 2010


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Appalling. How on earth was she allowed to put such comments in print?
Comment by Elinor on January 13 10:59

Let her do what she wants without critising her. Whats eveyones problem is it their business??
Comment by K on January 13 12:24

So she tells the truth about what she does and people say she's wrong? If she wants to smoke, drink and use sunbeds, so be it. It's her body to treat as she wants, no matter how silly we all think she is.
Comment by LSN on January 13 12:35

Yes, people should really listen to Katie Price, she's such an excellent role model. She's nothing but an overrated slapper who just says and does stupid things to get in the press, it's the reason she has not been thrown to the bottom of the pile with the other past-it and forgotten-about "celebrities"
Comment by Michelle on January 13 12:36

The thought of looking like Katie Price would be enough to put most people off, and I would give most people credit to understand that she doesnt exactly have solid reasons why she does or doesnt do things and we are all now aware that "sun" in any form DOES damage the skin, not rocket science!!!
Comment by Sarah-lou on January 13 12:45

Actually K, it is everyone's business when she unfortunately has so many young fans who emulate her.

It's so depressing that someone so dumb can get to where she has in life.
Comment by sam on January 13 12:57

Errrck pass me the factor 50!
Although it's not 90 degrees outside the sun is still up, so even in the dark days of winter you are still at risk from sun damage.I use Clinique Super City Block factor 40 under my tinted moisturiser, which also has an SPF 15. The way I look at it I may only be 23 and not have any wrinkles or creases, but if I look after ny skin a little bit now then maybe I won't look like an old bag at 50....that's the idea anyway. And no matter how paralyetic drunk I am, even if it's like 5am (which it generally is on a weekend) I always take my make-up off and wash my face before bed and my skin is clear.Just do little things now to help it out,because your body is like a credit card, use now and pay later
Comment by Fabienne on January 13 13:00

Might I remind people that there is such a thing as free speech in this country. Even if she didn't say those things people would still go ahead. If slebs weren't given so much media coverage they wouldn't have the influence and power they do and therefore young girls wouldn't aspire to emulate the likes of Jordan. It's ironic that we put these slebs on a pedestal and then unless they're totally PC [ie. bland/boring] they get slated. Grow up everyone!
Comment by Mel on January 13 13:00

Nothing wrong with her telling the truth! We all know about the potential damage sun can cause (AND the benefits) & we can make our own decisions without Katie influencing us! How many smokers are there still, especially young people? They've been brought up in a society that says smoking can kill but they still smoke! Katie doesn't smoke - why don't the critics say that's a good thing she mentions!

Comment by iodinebabe on January 13 13:01

I think this is so incredibly irresponsible for her to say this as so many girls aspire to be like her. It's also an insult to people who have suffered from skin cancer.
Comment by Liz on January 13 13:01

I would have thought the department of health would pay Katie Price to say that. Would could be a better advert for not using sunbeds? By the way, since when was Katie Price held up as a legitimate role-model for anyone? If we stop talking about her, she'll go away.
Comment by Lib on January 13 13:42

I think Katie saying this might actually make people aware of the damage it causes. She is a beautiful woman, but close-up you can see the damage the sun exposure has done to the skin on her face and body - so I think she will be great advert of why not to use sunbeds
Comment by debra on January 13 13:43

I think the comment's she has made are appalling if she feels she needs the sunbeds she should keep this to herself. Especially as she is a role model to the younger generation (is she thick)?
Comment by Kirsty on January 13 13:45

Em not being nasty but i dont think the tan makes her look better......but its her choice leave her to it.
Comment by sarah on January 13 14:19

She really is as stupid as she looks..
Im sick of seeing her plastic face and orange skin..so fake that its funny.
Comment by Debbie on January 13 14:22

Stupidity as usual coming out of Katie's mouth - but you only have to look at that old brown face to see the damage inflicted!!! Maybe she ought to watch Final Desitination II (or III) - the one where a girl gets burnt to death inside a sunbed - to cure her!!!!
Comment by Cate on January 13 14:57

I dont quite get what the problem with her saying this is? It's her choice to use sunbeds and when it comes down to it she's right, we all die of something. It's not her fault that sad little girls copy her and go on sunbeds, she isnt forcing them to, she is just saying that SHE likes to use them...
Comment by Hannah on January 13 21:34

Given that the women is starting to look somewhat raddled I would say that was enough of a deterrant for anyone thinking of emulating her. I have a few years on her and my skin doesn't look as bad as hers (I used sunbeds many years ago briefly before it was really discovered how dangerous they could be but fortunately not long enough to do any damage). If she wants to age her skin rapidly and risk skin cancer it is her choice and we should give people credit for enough intelligence not to emulate her.
Comment by Saetana on January 14 03:15

Have fun looking in the mirror when you're forty, Katie.
Comment by Sarah on January 14 11:51

Who in their right mind would even WANT to take beauty advice of katie, she looks like nothing but a slapper and honestly i have drag queen mates that look so much better than her. Some has commented above let her do what she wants, I agree but why does she have to tell us all, you would have to be a scrag if you honestly took fashion advice from her, the big boobs and tiny chicken legs is really not a good look. That woman honestly needs to get a reality check.
Comment by Tara on January 15 22:55

she looks awful, if any one wants to look as bad as her then go ahead and use sun beds.
Comment by Yuan on January 15 23:39

I am afraid Miss Katie is a messedup person.She knows really whats what but does stuff for effect...The thing is ..who really listens and why do u care...She oft quoths daffy comments...I sometimes think that she does the opposite of what she says...its for effect...and For Peter!!!!!
Comment by anon on January 16 18:55

Katie gets critisized for anything these days so this is no different but why don't people make a bigger deal out of Kate Moss quoting "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!!' I'm sure thousand more young girls and dieing of eating disorders more than using sun beds!

Comment by Laura J on January 18 18:54

wish i had half her money and she does not look that bad,its her skin no one elses,so think how much you will look better after shes burnt to a crisp in a few years time,sun does age your skin and offcause cancer.
Comment by michelle c on January 20 01:36

She is beginning to look like a drag queen.
Comment by Annie on January 21 16:50

Two words: XEN TAN! It doesn't kill you and it smells yummy!
Comment by Jos on January 25 19:48

She knows the risks and the decision is hers. We're sick of the 'nanny state' making decisions for us. We're not stupid and we choose ourselves thank you. (Congrats on your wedding Katie, Alex will always look after you and put you first - not like 'needy' Andre)
Comment by Bea on February 03 15:02


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