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13 Drugs and Supplements That Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
13 Drugs and Supplements That Make Your Skin More Sensitive to the Sun JCTA NOTE: If your client is taking any mediation and is not in the Smart Tan UV training manual – Appendix A, check with a pharmacist By Karen Berger, PharmD Published on July 21, 2025  Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Some medications can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, causing rashes, redness, or sunburn.Getty…

These Are The Top 3 Supplements For Hair Growth, According To Research

Monday, July 21, 2025
These Are The Top 3 Supplements For Hair Growth, According To Research JCTA NOTE: this is why hair grows faster in the summer – vitamin D from UVB light Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor By Jamie Schneider Former Senior Beauty & Lifestyle Editor Jamie Schneider is the former Senior Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen.…

‘Happiness in the Sky’: New study reinforces the connection between sun exposure and mental well-being

Saturday, July 19, 2025
‘Happiness in the Sky’: New study reinforces the connection between sun exposure and mental well-being Wednesday, July 16th, 2025 A new peer-reviewed study published in Biodemography and Social Biology adds fresh scientific weight to what tanning professionals and sunshine lovers have long believed: a little sunlight can go a long way for your mood.…

Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know… and More

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Vitamin D: Everything You Need to Know… and More Published on November 3, 2023 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   One of the world’s leading vitamin D experts, Dr. Sunil Wimalawansa, with over four decades of experience with vitamin D in clinical and laboratory practice, answers some of our latest questions.…

Uvalux – July Specials to Shine This Summer!

Monday, July 14, 2025
View this email in your browser With summer in full swing and social calendars filling up, it’s time to shine—literally! From outdoor sun care to indoor tanning lotions and invigorating coffee scrubs, our lineup is designed to keep skin glowing and ready for any occasion.…

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