The American Dermatological Association REALLY does not want us to get in the sunlight at all. And now we realize the valuable properties of exposure to the sun (vitamin D) and the ways to prevent the skin cancer of the past (moderation, high quality sunscreen, etc.). Also, now we know that the sun we get today can rear its … Read more
Skin tans, the following excerpt from Smart Tan is how many tanning salon owners want you to think about tanning. Tanning takes place in the skin’s outer layer: the epidermis. About 5% of the cells in your epidermis are special cells called melanocytes. When exposed to UVB light, melanocytes produce pinkish colored melanin that is … Read more
With tanning industry rules and regulations going into overdrive, WHAT CAN SALON OWNERS SAY ABOUT SUN TANNING CURRENTLY WITH THE REGULATORS CRACKING DOWN HARD ON THE INDOOR SUN TANNING INDUSTRY? Not much…really. There is a lot on conflicting information out there about UV light today, and many people are justifiably confused. You must be sure that the … Read more
“Preventative Health Maintenance” rolls off the tongue easily. Twenty years ago, the three words were not used together and now it’s a full-time preoccupation to participate in preventive health maintenance. The largest vital organ is the SKIN, so what is your preventive effort for taking care of it? Moisturizers? The very best is to hydrate … Read more
Developing skin cancer happens. While UVA and UVB rays make up only a very small portion of the sun’s rays, they are the main cause of the damaging effects of the sun on the skin. Both UVA and UVB rays can damage skin and cause skin cancer. UVB rays are a more potent cause of some … Read more