Melanotan 2 Therapy Clinics

Melanotan 2 therapy

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

How Does Sunless Tanning With Melanotan 2 Work?

smiling young woman in swimwear resting in summer day

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

Surgeon General Warns Against Tanning and Danger of Skin Cancer

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

Skin Care

Just read a great article from the Dallas Morning News by Jamie Hancock. She interviewed several dermatologists and skin care specialists. The basic message is with skin care less is usually more. The buzzwords these days are “all natural and organic”.
Just because something is natural does not mean it works as an agent for skin care. Lime juice is good for exfoliation but with exposure to sun it can cause blistering. If something is natural and it works well for you then use it. Don’t be guided by marketing slogans on skin care products. Taking care of your largest body organ is critical to good health.

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Bikers and Skin Damage

skin damage
The results from skin cancer removal.

Bikers suffer serious skin damage, especially to the face. Nothing damages skin like UV rays and wind. UV rays cause serious skin damage via burns and drying of the skin causing wrinkling and even skin cancer. Flying down the road at 60 MPH also causes serious skin damage from the wind and dryness. How many times have you met a serious biker who looks 60 years-old only to find that he/she is much younger. It’s skin damage. Early aging and wrinkles caused by too much sun and wind exposure.

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