Sunburn Prevention

It seems every day that another article or blog shows up in the news or online warning about the dangers of sunburns. Sunburn prevention is the number one concern of dermatologists these days as more and more patients are developing skin cancers from UV ray exposure. They will tell you that sunburn prevention should always … Read more

Sunless Tanning With Melanotan 2

About six years ago I began researching Melanotan 2 (MTII) and soon after began using it to achieve a beautiful tan and my skin has gotten much healthier with far less exposure to the sun. I was never satisfied with the look of any other sunless tanning methods. I keep my tan pretty much year … Read more

They Won’t Quit ’til They Turn Off the Sun

The American Dermatological Association REALLY does not want us to get in the sunlight at all. And now we realize the valuable properties of exposure to the sun (vitamin D) and the ways to prevent the skin cancer of the past (moderation, high quality sunscreen, etc.).   Also, now we know that the sun we get today can rear its … Read more

Tanning Industry Rules and Regulations

tanning rules and regulations are murky

With tanning industry rules and regulations going into overdrive, WHAT CAN SALON OWNERS SAY ABOUT SUN TANNING CURRENTLY WITH THE REGULATORS CRACKING DOWN HARD ON THE INDOOR SUN TANNING INDUSTRY? Not much…really. There is a lot on conflicting information out there about UV light today, and many people are justifiably confused. You must be sure that the … Read more

Preventative Health Maintenance

“Preventative Health Maintenance” rolls off the tongue easily.  Twenty years ago, the three words were not used together and now it’s a full-time preoccupation to participate in preventive health maintenance.  The largest vital organ is the SKIN, so what is your preventive effort for taking care of it?  Moisturizers?  The very best is to hydrate … Read more