In the News
Majority of Salons Attend Industry Events: Poll
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
More than six out of 10 professional tanning business had owners or employees attend an industry conference in the past year, according to a SmartTan.com survey — another sign that the indoor tanning community continues to professionalize. continue reading
National Sun Awareness Week getting no media attention
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
JCTA: so far the media has not been interested in the event. continue reading
Calgary mom comes forward, says son’s skin reacted to Banana Boat sunscreen
Friday, June 2, 2017
Health Canada launched an investigation after a handful of families came forward alleging their children developed adverse reactions to sunscreen — specifically Banana Boat products. continue reading
Risks and benefits of sun exposure need a holistic view
Friday, June 2, 2017
There are clear benefits to moderate and controlled exposure to sunlight, while sun avoidance has negative effects on human health. This is the conclusion of a recent study looking at the link between insufficient sunlight exposure and global mortality.[1] continue reading
Benefits of Safe Sun Exposure for Reduced Cancer Risk (& Vitamin D)
Friday, June 2, 2017
Based on the largest review of evidence we have to date, it is time to re-think sun exposure. The idea that the sun causes skin cancer isn’t the full story. Believing that for the past 70+ years may be doing much more harm than good.
While we’ve avoided the sun to hopefully avoid skin cancer, our rates of other cancers are going up. Our rates of all-cause mortality are going up. And this review found that a lack of sun may be the reason. continue reading
