An article in USA TODAY on July 29th offers loads of information on the harmful effects of UV rays and the danger of skin cancer. It is the first time a Surgeon General has issued such a direct statement concerning tanning and tanning beds. A new regulation will require labeling on tanning beds advising those … Read more
Maintaining one’s skin is important as it is the body’s largest organ and is constantly exposed to harmful conditions. Healthy skin care products are the key. Whether it’s UV rays, chemicals, toxins, irritants, allergens, or a host of other things, being aware is critical for protection. Using healthy skin products protects against one of the greatest risks to robust skin, UV rays, both UVA and UVB. They both are harmful and can lead to skin cancers, early aging and wrinkles.
Information on why you should avoid sunburn at all costs from WebMD:
You lie out in the sun hoping to get a golden tan, but instead walk away from your lounge chair with a sunburn looking like a lobster that’s been left in the pot too long.
Despite health warnings about sun damage, many of us still subject our skin to the sun’s burning rays.
More than one-third of adults and nearly 70% of children admit they’ve gotten sunburned within the past year, according to the CDC.
Here’s what you need to know about how to keep your skin safe and where to find sunburn relief if you do linger on your lounger too long.
What Causes SunburnYou already know the simple explanation behind sunburn. When your skin is exposed to the sun for a period of time, eventually it burns, turning red and irritated.
Under the skin, things get a little more complicated. The sun gives off three wavelengths of ultraviolet light:
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