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Study Strengthens Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels and Risk of MS

Friday, September 15, 2017
Women who developed MS later had average D levels lower than the women who didn’t. See JCTA note in article continue reading

EU reassessing safety of sunscreen cosmetic ingredient

Friday, September 15, 2017
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety is reassessing the safety of phenylene bisdiphenyltriazine as a UV-filter in sunscreen products. continue reading

Thursday, September 14, 2017
Find some fall-themed activities and make a move on pumpkin picking, corn mazes and fall hikes. Even when it’s cold and rainy, you’ll still get some exposure to UV rays, which can help boost your mood and regulate your body’s circadian rhythm. continue reading

Is there sun after Labor Day?

Thursday, September 14, 2017
The map and calendar below can help determine which months you can get vitamin D from the sun where you live: continue reading

Changing Perceptions: Salon protocol impacts your business, community and industry

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Practicing what you preach is, of course, first and foremost. Our clients’ safety is always the No. 1 priority. But, it’s also important, in this day and age, to preach what you practice. continue reading

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