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Cleanliness is the Top Concern for Tanning Clients

Friday, October 5, 2018
Surveys show that cleanliness is the number one concern for tanning customers. In such an intimate environment, everything must be pristine. Just the slightest hint of a lack of attention to cleaning could turn a client off, and once that happens you’ll never get them back. continue reading

This Sun-Deprived Town Built A Giant Mirror To Get Sunlight

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
For this small town in Norway, Giant mirrors and some technology transformed life as it knew it. continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 9/24/18—9/30-18

Monday, October 1, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 9/24/18—9/30-18   http://suindependent.com/oxybenzone-containing-sunscreen-ban-skin-cancer/#comment-7333 The article states that “the overwhelming evidence that shows regular sunscreen use can prevent skin cancer suggests that this ban may be harmful in the future.” Unfortunately, that statement is not true.… continue reading

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS): TAME IT WITH SUNSHINE.

Monday, October 1, 2018
As a result, those living in high-UVB areas experienced a 45% lower risk of multiple sclerosis. Living in those areas at ages 5 to 15 years also was associated with a reduced risk of 51-52%. UVB, of course, is a spectrum of light that emanates from the sun and causes tanning. In addition, it is used in sunbeds and sun lamps. continue reading

silicone breast implants could increase risk of melanoma by 400%

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The analysis showed that those with silicone implants have a higher risk of certain diseases and complications such as rheumatoid arthritis, melanoma and stillbirth. continue reading

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