Tanning Experiment Ends In Disaster, Influencer's Face Experiences Serious Wounds

Influencer suffered burns due to sunbed (Photo: TikTok/@nataliaarmstrong82)

JAKARTA - An influencer experienced a terrible incident after trying out a new technique while sunbathing in sunbeds. Natalia Armstrong (23) from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, had to be rushed to the hospital after her face was badly burned due to lying in the wrong position in her attempt to get more perfect brown skin.

Natalia, who regularly uses sunbed to maintain her skin tone, admitted that she was initially unaware of the mistakes made. In a video uploaded to TikTok, she shares her experience and warns others against repeating the same mistakes.

After this incident, he decided to stop using the sunbed completely, especially after doctors revealed he had almost lost a finger due to the infected burns.

Natalia's desire to get a better tan made her try to lie in the sunbed in a reversed position, following her friend's advice. He lay for 20 minutes with his face in the place he was supposed to be for the feet.

As a sunbed user for two years, this is the first time he has tried the technique. Initially, he was happy with the results. In the evening, his face began to turn red, felt tight, and in the next few days it started to fade.

Not only his face was affected, his fingers also swelled. In fact, Natalia suffered burns under one of the rings on her index finger that appeared to be starting to get infected.

After 4 days of tremendous pain, Natalia finally went to the Montagu Hospital in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. Doctors were forced to cut off four pieces to prevent the infection from getting worse. He was given antibiotics for his fingers and creams for his face.

The doctor warned that he would delay treatment longer. He may lose the finger. Luckily, the wound on his face will not leave a permanent mark.

After recovering, Natalia decided to share her bad experiences with 144,000 followers on TikTok. In his video, he emphasizes the importance of not following other people's advice carelessly, especially regarding the use of sunbeds.

"I will never do that again. It looks like this incident really makes me lose using sunbed," said Natalia, quoted by VOI from the Daily Mail page on Friday, January 31.

Previously, he admitted that he did not know that the sunbed used for the face had lower intensity than other parts.

By lying upside down for 20 minutes, he has unknowingly exposed his face to a much higher level of UV radiation than he should have. Natalia also suffered burns to her lips until severe filterers appeared.

"I can't sleep for days. Itching and pain in my stomach is really painful," he said.

In fact, this incident had embarrassed him to leave the house.

"When I went out with my friends, everyone saw me. I felt like I wanted to just disappear," he said.

However, there is one unique incident that he experienced on the streets.

"Someone asked me if I had just done chemical pain treatment, because my clothes looked good after peeling," he said.

Since this incident, Natalia is determined not to use sunbed anymore. He is now more focused on treating his skin with sunscreen and choosing a bronze as an alternative to get a tan look.

"I'm grateful this incident happened to me, not someone else. I don't want anyone to experience the same thing," he said.

After sharing his story, many of his followers commented and said they were surprised.

"Many say, 'Oh my God, I also do it often. I will never do it again'," said Natalia.

Natalia hopes that the video can serve as a warning to others.

"Please, don't lie in the wrong position in the sunbed. This is very dangerous and not worth the risks that must be borne." he concluded.