While tanning is not a healthy option, it doesn't mean you can't be pleasantly bronzed via other means.
Since Coppertone introduced the first sunless tanning lotion in the 1960s, fake tans have come a long way. Instead of a "one-color-fits-all" approach, fake tanning now offers lighter and darker options as well as different methods of application.
The basic ingredient in effective fake tans is dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. It's a derivative of glycerin that temporarily darkens your skin by...
So many people come into my office saying that they want get look tan without getting wrinkles or, worse, skin cancer. They're hoping to... Read more »
We all know that sun exposure has been linked to skin cancer. But protecting your skin from dangerous UV rays doesn’t mean you can’t... Read more »
We talk a lot here on this site about ways to prevent skin cancer. One major preventive strategy is to stop tanning in the sun or using a... Read more »
1. It's Big Business Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. tan in tanning salons every year; on average, that's more than 1 million people a... Read more »
A study of 400 university students and volunteers (University of Virginia) reveals that more than 25% of those surveyed reported symptoms... Read more »
Ever seen those liver spots on the back of your grandmother's hands? Well, they're not caused by age. They're caused by unprotected sun exposure, and... Read more »
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Generic Name: BROMPHENIRAMINE - ORALPronounced: (BROME-fen-IR-a-meen)J-TAN PD Oral Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or... Read more »
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Generic Name: ANTIHISTAMINES/DECONGESTANTS - ORALChlorphenirm-Pyrilamine&PE Tan Oral Interactions If you are taking this medication under your... Read more »
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