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Is Your Sunscreen Doing More Harm Than Good?

There’s no question about it—UV protection is absolutely essential. However, some of the ingredients in traditional sunscreens may be detrimental to skin health.

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Can Your Skin Care Clients Outrun the Sun in May?

A new virtual race, launching May 1 to kick off National Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Month, is open to anyone who wants to support sun safety and early detection. Get your spa team and clients involved!

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Only on SkinInc.com: 5 Facts About Melanoma Prevention

Only on SkinInc.com: May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Following are five facts about sun damage, including what it causes and how it can be avoided, from Glenn Kolansky, MD, board-certified dermatologist in Red Bank, NJ.

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Only on SkinInc.com: Develop a No-tanning Pledge Just In Time for Spring Break

Amy Forman Taub, MD, dermatologist and founder of Advanced Dermatology, shares tips on how developing your own no-tanning pledge can reap client and community benefits while encouraging clients to avoid tanning for healthier lives.

Leading UK Model Agencies Sign No Sunbed Policy

Young girls and guys looking to become the next Kate Moss or David Gandy, are being urged to stay away from tanning beds by the UK fashion community.

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When Summer Fades, Skin Concerns Remain

After a summer in the sun, consumers are seeking out products to repair sun damage, as well as those that might help prevent future damage.

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Are Your Clients Addicted to Indoor Tanning? With Exclusive Commentary About How to Wean Clients From Unhealthy Tanning Behaviors

Only on SkinInc.com: A new study suggests that indoor tanners may exhibit brain changes that are similar to drug addicts, suggesting indoor tanning may be addictive. Terri Wojak, director of True University Esthetics, gives advice on how to encourage clients to seek healthier options.

The Dangers of Tanning

Play an important role in educating clients and consumers on sun protection.

FDA Releases New Sunscreen Measures

The new measures clarify the effectiveness of sunscreen products and help ensure their proper labeling and manufacture.

Today is Don't Fry Day!

At the beginning on this Memorial Day weekend, today is a great day to remind clients about the hazards of overexposure to sunlight and how to prevent it.

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Indoor Tanning Encouraged by Parents, Peers

Parents and peers are both motivators for teen girls and young women who use tanning beds. How can you help defend your clients against these poor influences?

Today is Melanoma Monday; New Survey Results Releases on Indoor Tanning Trends

New survey results released by the American Academy of Dermatology indicate that young women need a lesson in the dangers of indoor tanning. These results mark Melanoma Monday, the official launch of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month.

Young, Rich and at Greater Risk for Skin Cancer

A recent study in the Archives of Dermatology reveals that wealthy young American women and teens in California have a much higher risk of skin cancer. Is yours a spa in California, or elsewhere, that can help spread the word to young clients about how to prevent this deadly disease?

Do Your Clients Pay Lip Service to Prevent Damage?

Blistex recently released information from its Grooming Routine Survey that indicates a small percentage of clients use sunscreen on their lips.

Why Don't Men Wear Sunscreen?

New research indicates that men cite two main reasons for not wearing sunscreen on a daily basis. Work with your male clients to identify the ideal sunscreen for men and consider offering it in your retail area.

Study Shows Demographics of Indoor Tanners

Women are more likely to report use of indoor tanning facilities than men, and some characteristics common to indoor tanners differ by sex, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology.

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UV Radiation as Prominent in the Snow as on the Beach

If your spa is in a mountainous region or an area that experiences lots of snow, consider increasing your sun awareness education and efforts, especially during the winter. As found in this study, UV levels are as high in the snow as on the beach, so clients in snowy regions should be encouraged to take extra sun protection precautions.

Sunless Tanning Products May Encourage Sun Safety in Women

Two recent studies show how the use of sunless tanning products can result in less UV radiation for women.

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