Terrifying: TOWIE’s Ferne McCann opens up about her cancer scare

The cast of The Only Way is Essex are almost as famous for their over-glossed appearance as they are their over-dramatic storylines.

And with the stars of the reality show clearly placing huge emphasis on the 'importance' of boasting a year-round tan, cast member, Ferne McCann, is now keen to raise awareness of the dangers associated with the obsession.

Ferne, who made her TOWIE debut in June 2013, was forced to confront the dangers of sunbeds when a doctor recently advised her to have two moles removed from her face.

Speaking to NOW magazine, the 25-year-old TV star explained that the desire to rock that bronzed look means people often ignore the dangers that come with the use of sunbeds.

"In Essex especially, it's such a thing to use one before a big night out, but it shouldn't be," she insisted. "It's not healthy at all."

Opening up about her own experience, Ferne, who is now a showbiz reporter on This Morning, told the magazine: "I had two moles come up on my face, so went to see the doctor who said I should get them removed as soon as possible."

"Thankfully they weren't cancerous but it took this scare to make me realise how dangerous sunbeds can be," she admitted.

Now over to you…