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posted 08/14/2008, comment (1)

Talk About A Deceptive Ad Campaign

The Indoor Tanning Association is mounting a print and TV campaign in 7 major cities claiming that there is no "conclusive evidence" that links tanning to melanomas. The Association represents indoor tanning salons and the maker of tanning beds and they are citing studies that show that sun exposure actually elevates levels of vitamin D... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

Melanoma Rates Increasing in Young Women

A new study hot off the presses reveals that the rate of skin melanoma cases is on the rise among young women. In fact, it jumped 50% from 1973 to 2004 in young women but not in young men. So why the disparity?? Well for one the study suspects (and so do I) that tanning salons may be one reason. Vanity and the desire to be... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/13/2008, comment (1)

A Sunscreen Ingredient You Should Know About

BP-3 or Benzophenone-3 is a sunscreen ingredient that you will typically find in sun protection products, skin care lotions, lipsticks, hairsprays. A recent study looked at how prevalent the by-product of this ingredient is in our bodies, since animal testing revealed that in high doses it may cause liver, kidney and reproductive organ... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/21/2007, comments (3)

Are You Addicted to Tanning?

I know I should stop tanning, but it really puts me in a good mood. I've read that it can be like addiction. Is there any truth to this? When you plan a trip to the tanning salon, do you feel guilty? Do you try to hide how often you go tanning from your friends and family? These questions may sound odd and more appropriate when aimed at... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/07/2007, comments (0)

Does Tanning Minimize Cellulite?

Reader's Question: I've heard that tanning can get rid of cellulite. Is this true? If not, how do I get rid of it? Sue's Response: Cellulite is, to put it simply, just plain fat. More than 85% of women all over the world can claim ownership of at least a few cells of cellulite. Men, on the other hand, don't often seem to be... Read more Chevron

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