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Sun Tanning and Skin Cancer: What’s the Connection?
If you like to suntan, you have probably been warned by many of your friends and family members that you are going to get skin cancer. “You better stay out of the sun,” they caution, “or you will certainly get cancer.”
When listening to your friends and family - and even when listening to the […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Tanning Away Depression
If you suffer from the winter blahs, you may be dealing with a disorder that is referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. SAD is a special type of depression that is effected by the seasons, with those with the disorder suffering from the greatest amount of depression during the winter months. […]
Why Moisturizing Your Skin Helps You Achieve a Better Tan
You may have noticed that manning tanning lotions and sunscreens contain moisturizing lotion. While having a moisturizer in your lotion is great for helping your skin look healthy, you may not realize that moisturizing your skin also helps you achieve a better looking tan that lasts for a longer period of time.
The reason moisturizing […]
Tanning 101: Tips for Preventing a Sunburn
Spending time outdoors and working on a beautiful tan is a great way to look and feel great. At the same time, you need to take steps to make sure you avoid sunburn. After all, getting a tan is fun and healthy, but getting a sunburn is painful and can lead to skin […]
The History of Sun Tanning
Believe it or not, sun tanning actually has a long and interesting history. In fact, the question of “to tan or not to tan” dates back to ancient Roman times and, of course, the debate still wages on today.
The history of tanning is seeped primarily in cultural preferences and social status. During ancient […]
Health Benefits Associated with Tanning
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 […]
Responsible Tanning While on Vacation
If you are like many people, a vacation is all about being active and getting out and enjoying the sunshine. While there is certainly nothing wrong with getting out and soaking up some rays, it is also important that you remember to stay safe and to tan responsibly while you are on vacation.
Packing Sunscreen
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