Sun damage is a topic we often talk about because sun exposure is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides us with essential Vitamin D and can improve our mood. On the other hand, too much sun exposure can have serious health risks associated with it. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause skin … Read more
Should I stay tanned all year? Laying in the sun and frequenting tanning salons on a scheduled annual basis is not what we’re looking for when it comes to keeping good color in your layers of dermis that slough off every four to twenty-one days taking the SURFACE layer of color with it. However, the layers … Read more
Why are more and more clinics offering MTII, or Melanotan 2, therapy? One reason is because scientific research can be costly to produce. The correct parameters must be met before data can start being collected. Large studies with numerous participants can take years before conclusions can be made. So, what if a physician and their … Read more
Melanotan 2 has become a viable sunless tanning alternative to dangerous sun and tanning bed exposure. But how does it work? What is MTII (Melanotan 2) MTII is a peptide that is a synthetic form of MSH, or melanocyte stimulating hormone. MSH is responsible for producing skin pigmentation and to an extent controlling appetite. So, … Read more
An article in USA TODAY on July 29th offers loads of information on the harmful effects of UV rays and the danger of skin cancer. It is the first time a Surgeon General has issued such a direct statement concerning tanning and tanning beds. A new regulation will require labeling on tanning beds advising those … Read more