I’m 26 and addicted to tanning beds – trolls say I look 50 but I don’t care because it makes me feel confident

A woman has defended her tanning addiction by claiming it boosts her confidence, despite online trolls claiming she looks 50.

Camilla Sørensen, a 26-year-old influencer from Denmark, has opened up about her addiction to tanning beds, despite fierce criticism from social media trolls who claim her tan makes her look older than she is.

Sørensen, who has 29,000 followers on her TikTok page @camilla_sorensen1998, regularly uploads content that highlights her deep brown skin tone, brags about her ability to tan quickly, and shares her extensive tanning routine.

In a videoCaptioned “When they say I’m too tan,” she hits back at internet trolls and imitates Playboi Carti’s Punk Monk lyrics, in which he raps, “Don’t talk to me.”

Camilla Sørensen has defended her tanning addiction, saying it boosts her self-confidence despite online trolls claiming she looks 50

In another clampshe joins a trending discussion about addictions, captioned “I’m not addicted to anything,” and shares that she assesses the UV exposure of the sun on a hot day before going to the tanning bed.

Another video highlights the content creator’s ability to get a tan quickly, as she adds a caption that reads, “When people sunbathe all summer to get as tan as I do in 2 days.”

Sørensen’s outdoor tanning regimen, detailed in a list found in another videoinvolves fixed intervals of sun exposure followed by breaks.

In the list she indicates that she first tans the front of her body for 20 minutes, then the back for another 20 minutes and that she alternates this with another 15 minutes.

Her routine also includes a dip in the pool or a few splashes of salt water, after which she resumes her tanning session by lying on her back and stomach for 15 minutes each time, alternating for another 14 to 20 minutes.

Disturbingly, she adds “REPEAT!” at the end of the list, meaning she tans her body in the scorching heat for up to four hours in one session.

In a videoa troll cruelly mocks the influencer by saying, “You look amazing for 53,” while in another clampshe dances with her 40-year-old father, who is also heavily tanned, prompting users to comment that they look the same age.

One wrote: ‘They look the same age!’, while another said: ‘You guys look so old, I’d think you were dating.’

In one video, the content creator’s ability to get a tan quickly is highlighted, with a caption that reads, “When people tan all summer to get the same tan as me in 2 days”

Sørensen dances in a video with her 40-year-old father, who also has a heavy tan, and users comment that they look the same age

Sørensen, who has 29,000 followers on her TikTok page, @camilla_sorensen1998, regularly uploads content that highlights her deep brown skin tone

The influencer has faced harsh criticism from social media trolls who claim her tanned appearance makes her look older than she is

Sørensen’s outdoor tanning regimen, detailed in a list uploaded in another video, involves set intervals of sun exposure followed by breaks

The influencer looks unrecognizable in 2020 before embarking on a tanning journey that has resulted in a deeply tanned complexion

In a candid clampThe influencer revealed that her tanned appearance boosts her confidence as she belted out a viral Princess Chelsea song that reads: “It’s just a cigarette and it can’t be that bad.”

Despite her enthusiasm, Sørensen’s extreme tanning habits have alarmed many of her followers, who warn her of the risks of skin cancer and damage.

One wrote: ‘You’ve aged 30 years,’ while another asked: ‘Are you really 24?’

A third commented: ‘You look so much better without that aggressive tan,’ while another critic added: ‘Oh my god, you’re getting so old.’

Someone warned: ‘Be careful not to get leather skin,’ while another said: ‘This reminds me to reapply my sunscreen.’

In a candid clip, the influencer revealed that her tanned appearance fuels her confidence

Despite her enthusiasm, Sørensen’s extreme tanning habits have alarmed many of her followers, who warn her about the risks of skin cancer and damage to her skin.

Another social media user commented: “Enjoying aging like a banana I guess,” while one shocked person wrote: “The fake tan and the wrinkles oh god.”

Finally someone chimed in, “She’s clearly getting melanin injections. There is NO excuse for a dollar to be darker than me. A blonde with blue eyes and all.”

Health experts are warning of the dangers associated with her tanning practices. According to the NHSRegular exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds increases the risk of developing both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer.

People exposed to UV radiation before the age of 25 are at even greater risk later in life.

A new survey has found that a quarter of Britons still regularly use sunbeds, despite the long-known risks of skin cancer.