Tag Archives: UVB
UVB
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with sunburns, tanning, photoaging, and skin cancer
How to be Savvy
A savvy consumer, that is. Do you feel overwhelmed in the cosmetics aisle? Is it difficult for you to make sense of all of the product claims? If so, this is a must-read. Confusion-free shopping awaits! Continue reading
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
Tanning Beds Get Highest Carcinogen Rating
The International Agency for Research on Cancer on Tuesday moved tanning beds to its highest cancer risk category — “carcinogenic to humans,” according to a new report. Previously, the agency had classified sunlamps and tanning beds as “probably” carcinogenic, so … Continue reading