Health Benefits Associated with Tanning
Posted on March 18, 2008 | Tagged with: acne, carcinoma, health, melanoma, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, skin cancer, sun exposure, uv radiation, vitamin d, vitamin deficiency, vitamins, vitiligo | Leave a Comment
Author: Baxter Owens
Over the last several years, we have repeatedly been hearing about all of the dangerous side effects of tanning. The news is always talking about skin cancer and warning us to stay covered up so we don’t catch the deadly disease. We are repeatedly warned to keep our skin protected and to stay out of the sun. But, is the sun really that terrible for us? How could something that helps make life possible also be such a danger to us?
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Responsible Tanning: Recognizing Signs of Skin Cancer
Posted on March 15, 2008 | Tagged with: assymetry, border, color, diameter, elevation, mole, responsible tanning, skin cancer, sun tanning, sunburn | Leave a Comment
Author: Baxter Owens
We all know that there are some risks involved with sun tanning. It has become common knowledge that spending too much time in the sun or getting a sunburn can lead to skin cancer down the road. Of course, if you take proper precautions while tanning, you won’t have to worry about the possibility of developing skin cancer from sun exposure. If you have already spent a little too much time in the sun or if you are otherwise considered a high risk candidate for skin cancer, however, there are several early warning signs to watch for. Primarily, you can keep an eye on your moles to give you a sign that you might need to stop in to see a doctor.
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A Lesson About UV Radiation And How It Can Damage Your Skin
Posted on March 3, 2008 | Tagged with: application, damage, immunity, skin, skin cancer, sunburn, sunscreen, tanning booth, uv radiation, uv rays, uva, uvb, uvc, wrinkles | Leave a Comment
Author: Gregg Hall
The sun is our primary natural source of UV radiation. However there are several artificial sources including tanning booths, black lights, curing lamps, halogen lights, fluorescent and incandescent sources, and some types of lasers. Unique hazards apply to the different sources depending on the wavelength range of the emitted UV radiation. The sun though is probably the greatest source of UV radiation for most of us.
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Tanning 101: Understanding the Process
Posted on February 23, 2008 | Tagged with: conditioner, melanin, moisturizer, nutrient, pigment, protection, self-tanner, skin cancer, skin color, sun exposure, sunburn, tanning process, uv rays | Leave a Comment
Author: Baxter Owens
Everyone knows how great a deep, dark tan looks, but most people are unaware of how the tanning process actually takes place within the skin. Believe it or not, the process of tanning is really quite interesting. In addition, the better you understand the process, the better capable you will be of preventing damage from occurring to your skin and of achieving the tan you have always dreamed of.
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Tanning 101: Staying Safe While Getting a Great Tan
Posted on February 14, 2008 | Tagged with: acne, dark skin, light skin, medication, moisturizer, moisturizing, skin cancer, spf rating, sun exposure, sun protection, sunscreen, tanning lotion, uv rays | Leave a Comment
Author: Baxter Owens
Having a great tan makes you look healthy and attractive, but getting that tan isn’t necessarily a healthy process. There are several potential harmful effects of getting a tan. Namely, the exposure to harmful Ultraviolet, or UV, rays can lead to skin cancer. Therefore, you need to take a few steps in order to get a great looking tan without putting yourself in harms way.
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