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Is A Tan Natural Protection from Sun Burn and Skin Cancers?

Monday, May 15, 2023
Published on May 15, 2023
 

Melanin, found in higher concentrations in darker skin and generated upon sunshine exposure, is one of the most protective molecules against UV damage

Key Points

  • In March 2023, Australia became the first country to provide updated guidelines for sun exposure based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people
  • Melanin is a pigment found in higher concentrations in darker skin; it has antioxidant and scavenging properties, and acts as an effective sunscreen by protecting skin cells (malanocytes and keratinocytes) from UV induced DNA damage and is considered one of the most protective molecules in the skin against damage from UV radiation
  • A tan is a natural form of protection that helps to reduce the risk of sun damage; the key to utilizing sensible sun exposure to help generate a tan is to determine how much time you can expose your skin to sunlight without burning, and after that amount of time is when it is important to cover up, apply sunscreen, or get out of the sun

For decades, the general recommendation for everyone has been to stay out of the sun, cover up, and apply sunscreen regularly, an approach that is now being questioned by certain authorities due to the many benefits of sensible sunshine exposure, notably the production of vitamin D.
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Make the Most of a Small Marketing Budget

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Make the Most of a Small Marketing Budget

Monday, May 8th, 2023 SmartTan.com
Owning a small business usually means you’re operating on a smaller budget when it comes to your marketing and promotion. Unfortunately, some small business owners experiencing a rough patch or low sales tend to cut marketing and promotion to save money.
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American Academy of Dermatology survey shows Generation Z adults are unfamiliar with sunburn and tanning risks

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

American Academy of Dermatology survey shows Generation Z adults are unfamiliar with sunburn and tanning risks


JCTA NOTE: if you read between the lines, this is good for the industry, Gen Z is getting it. A tan protects you from a sunburn!!
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 317

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 317   https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/experts-higher-spf-isnt-always-204207628.html Please do not promote sunscreens of any kind. Here are some facts you should know about sunscreens and sunburns: First, in the U.S. sun exposure has decreased by 90% since 1935. During that same period, melanoma has increased by 3,000%.… continue reading

How to Use Sunshine to Produce Vitamin D

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Published on May 9, 2023
 

Tips for safely incorporating sunshine exposure into your routine to produce vitamin D

Key Points

  • Developing a personalized plan that incorporates sunshine exposure into your regular routine to maximize the benefits and make vitamin D, while being mindful not to burn, can be easily done when considering the following factors
  • If the length of your shadow on the ground is shorter than your height, the sun is high enough in the sky to let UVB rays shine through and reach the ground, and your skin, which is usually mid-day between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm; early morning and early evening, when our shadows are taller than we are, only provide us with UVA sunlight (good for making nitric oxide), not UVB which is necessary for vitamin D production
  • Knowing your skin type is essential for personalizing your sun exposure; darker skin contains more melanin, which acts as a natural sunscreen and decreases the likelihood of burns and skin cancer, however, the more melanin skin contains the longer it takes to produce vitamin D
  • Read more for additional factors, myths about vitamin D & sunshine, and how to tell if you are getting enough vitamin D

Exposure to sunshine initiates many reactions within the body that affect our health, the most notable of which is vitamin D production.
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