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Initiatives include Youth Sun Safety Ambassadors, Free Public Sunscreen Dispensers, and Provincial Proclamations during Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Initiatives include Youth Sun Safety Ambassadors, Free Public Sunscreen Dispensers, and Provincial Proclamations during Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month   JCTA NOTE: No mention of sunbeds and the numbers used are estimate for melanoma.  Interesting that mortality rates are not increasing, but incidence rate are.… continue reading

New Sunshine – Join us this month!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Register for an in-depth training on the CT Sunless lineup May 6th 11am EST

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Register for an in-depth training on the CT Sunless lineup

 
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Winnipeg family claims ‘excruciating’ skin wounds linked to sunscreen, sues manufacturer

Monday, April 28, 2025

Winnipeg family claims ‘excruciating’ skin wounds linked to sunscreen, sues manufacturer

Mother and 3 children suing Edgewell Personal Care Canada, maker of Banana Boat Ultra Sport SPF 50

A Winnipeg woman alleges in a lawsuit that she and her three children received painful damage to their skin from Banana Boat Ultra Sport SPF 50, a type of sunscreen. 
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‘Tanning is good for you’: Armagh salon owner criticises ‘misinformation’

Friday, April 25, 2025

‘Tanning is good for you’: Armagh salon owner criticises ‘misinformation’

An Armagh-based tanning salon owner and Vice-Chair of The Sunbed Association (TSA) has spoken of what he believes to be the benefits of controlled tanning – arguing against the spread of “misinformation” and “outdated” science.
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