Are Tanning Beds Bad For You?

I am a 16-year-old female and I have been considering going to a tanning bed. I have heard that they are very bad for your health, but I wanted a doctor’s opinion.
Well, in my opinion, along with thousands of others and the U.S. government give thumbs down to tanning devices.
Research results tell us that tanning [...]

Protecting Yourself From Summer And Winter Sun

Although the sun is our main source of Vitamin D, too much exposure to it could lead you to having bad looking skin and in some instances complex medical conditions that are sometimes fatal in nature. Nevertheless, having some protection from the ever present sun, whatever season it may be would be your best choice [...]

What Are The Various Skin Types And SPF?

The skin is the largest organ in your body. It is also the one that most people notice upon seeing you for the first time. It is a very important part of your personality, which is why taking good care of it is essential. However, if you really want to protect your skin, certain knowledge [...]

Health Effects Of Using Sun Beds

There was a period in time when sun beds were highly recommended, since they were said to be “safer” than the natural process. However, as science developed, studies have also revealed the various health effects of the so-called ’safe’ sun beds. Here are some of the major health effects.
Damaging Effects
There is overwhelming evidence that sun [...]

Bronzers And Tanning Booths

Getting a gorgeous golden brown skin tone is really superb. It makes you feel more beautiful, sexy and young in every other way. However, to achieve this look, you do not really have to subject yourself to various risks of developing conditions for your skin, such as skin cancer and melanomas. It is now possible [...]

Reviews Of Sunless Product Lines

Nowadays sunless tanning is the preferred way of most people to get a tan. This is because of the numerous benefits it gives and the higher safety it offers compared to natural tanning. However, as the popularity of the method continues, the more product lines that target this kind of market appear. Here’s a review [...]

A Comparison Of Sunless Tanning Methods

Sunless tanning has been the latest fad since medical breakthroughs on research about the sun revealed that it could be the major cause for skin cancer. Ever since then, man has tried devising a way in which people could get a tan without having to subject themselves to the harmful rays of the sun. Thus, [...]

What Are Sunless Tanning Methods

Ever since the look of having bronze skin became a fad, tanning became a staple activity that is loved by everyone, especially during hot summer days when the sun is always up, bright and ready to give your body a gorgeous tan.
However, because of the serious side effects of sun tanning, research paved way to [...]

What Is Sunstroke?

Every summer you may encounter the term ’sunstroke’ in news reports or magazines. Most likely you would see warnings and tips on how you can avoid the condition. However, not everyone knows that the condition even exists. So, what is sunstroke anyway?  And, why have we included a section on heat exhaustion in a publication [...]

The Downside Of Sun And Sunless Tanning

Tanning to get golden brown is an activity that has been loved by many for decades now. However, although you may see a lot of people enjoying the heat as they expose themselves under the warmth of the sun, you can’t deny that there is the downside of tanning. It doesn’t really matter whether you [...]

The Benefits And Dangers Of Sunlight

Sunlight or sunshine, whichever way you call it is one of the most useful and helpful elements that nature has provided mankind. Without it, we would experience the ice age once more and swimming would be unheard of. However, just as with any other substance, there are the benefits and dangers of sunlight/sunshine.
It’s A Mix!
Not [...]

What Are UV And UVB

Skin care has revolutionized ever since new discoveries that involve the environment’s effect on skin. In your studies you will encounter “UV” and “UVB”.  You will also encounter products that say they give you UV protection and the like. But what are UV and UVB anyway?
Awareness is important if you really want to have beautiful, [...]

How Does Skin Tan?

Skin tanning is a popular activity especially if you live in a place that is near the beach.  However, have you ever wondered how skin tans? Well, if you haven’t, here are the facts and essential things that you have to know about the whole process of getting natural golden brown skin.
The Process
Although you might [...]