In the News
CCS will not meet with JCTA – We need your help
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Dear JCTA Members,
For many years now we have been told that the sunbeds as well as sunlight should be avoided, that the World Health Organization warns that the risk of skin cancer increases with any exposure whatsoever, “that there is no such thing as safe tan”.… continue reading
To Screen or Not – Has Sun Avoidance Gone Too Far?
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Posted: 08/05/2012 00:00
The sad case of Jayden Wray has drawn attention to what is probably the commonest malnutrition in UK – the lack of vitamin D or “sunshine” vitamin. It is difficult to believe that in this age of plenty where there is an epidemic of obesity, more than 50% of the population suffers from vitamin D deficiency!
… continue readingThe evolution of skin color – possibly a balnace between Folate and Vitamin D
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Posted on May 7, 2012 by Brant Cebulla
The variation and evolution in skin color and pigmentation are subjects that are still not fully understood or agreed upon. In a recent paper, Professor Nina Jablonski of Penn State University declares, “Skin color has been observed and studied by philosophers and scientists for over two millennia and yet there is still much about it that is not known.”… continue reading
The dark secret of tanning injections
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
by Jennifer Zielinski – Story: 74748
May 7, 2012 / 1:43 pm
May 7, 2012 / 1:43 pm
This is a Castanet exclusive report.
If it sounds too good to be true . . . maybe it is.
There is a new drug hitting the streets and locker rooms in BC, a drug that users say gives you a tan, makes you thin and increases your libido .
… continue readingSunscreen may damage electronics
Monday, May 7, 2012
A Cobb County woman has a warning after trying to protect her skin cost her an electronic book reader.
Jodi Brookfield said the chemicals in her spray sunscreen damaged her Nook e-reader.
She said she used the spray on her vacation but later realized it ate away at the device, right where she picked it up.
… continue readingShe said she used the spray on her vacation but later realized it ate away at the device, right where she picked it up.
