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How do we know how much vitamin D you make?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
It’s often stated that the human body can make 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D, maybe more, in a single session of full body sun exposure. This might make you wonder, how do we know that?
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How Careful Are You in the Sun?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Some experts blame inappropriate use of sunscreen, saying that people do not apply enough lotion (a golf ball-size dollop) or do not reapply it every two hours as instructed. continue reading
Poll: Social Media is Best Marketing Method
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
A SmartTan.com poll held in early May reveals that more than half of salons consider social media to be their most successful marketing technique.
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Unlicensed tanning drugs increase risk of cancer
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Unlicensed tanning jabs commonly used and sold in beauty salons or bought over the internet increase the risk of cancer, doctors have warned.
The Irish Medicines Board statement comes after a 33-year-old woman presented at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin with several irregular moles on her skin after receiving two injections of the so-called ‘Barbie Doll’ tanning drug, Melanotan, at a beautician’s.
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Giving Away Freebies? Make Sure It’s Worth It
Friday, May 24, 2013
Occasionally giving away free products or services can be a solid business strategy, but make sure you’re getting a return on your investment, the Inc.com article “How to Give Away Freebies—and Not Bankrupt Your Business” explains. Offering freebies for contests, charities, press or special events can be beneficial, but first ask yourself these questions:
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