Tag Archives: UV
Hair Care On A Budget
How to have healthy hair on a budget- which expensive products to avoid and which affordable products to use. Continue reading
Skin scanners
You may have seen them around, those gray or white sci-fi looking boxes that show what kind of sun damage you could have. Wonder no more! The secrets of that mysterious machine are unraveled. Continue reading
Tanning salon sting
Five female college students, posing as 15-year-olds in need of tans, called 3,647 indoor tanning facilities across the country and inquired about making appointments. Read more about their shocking findings! Continue reading
UVB
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with sunburns, tanning, photoaging, and skin cancer
UVA
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with aging, wrinkling, indoor tanning booths, and skin cancer
Be Safe & Smart in the Sun: A sun safety checklist
Learn how to enjoy spending time outdoors safely with these handy sun safety tips! Continue reading
Sun + skin = A burn, a tan, and then some…
What effect does cumulative sun exposure have on your appearance? You may be surprised to find out that some of the dots, spots, and blemishes on your skin may be caused by sun…and that they won’t all fade along with your tan. Continue reading
UV and Your Skin
Many people engage in a love-hate relationship with the sun. In the North, the sun is often welcomed after a long, cold winter. Some people claim that the sun lifts their spirits. For some, it is a matter of appearance: they prefer tanned skin to a pale complexion. For others, it is a matter of outdoor interests: they spend time in the sun engaging in a number of activities. At the same time, everyone knows that the sun causes skin damage, wrinkling, and, perhaps most alarming, fatal skin cancers. Regardless of your motivation for staying in or out of the sun, we think that it is important for you to know the science behind what effect the sun has on your skin. Continue reading