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Surgeon General Warns Against Tanning and Danger of Skin Cancer

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on July 31, 2014March 18, 2018
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2

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

Healthy Skin Care Products Are Vital

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on June 20, 2014March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2, Tanning Accessories

Maintaining one’s skin is important as it is the body’s largest organ and is constantly exposed to harmful conditions. Healthy skin care products are the key. Whether it’s UV rays, chemicals, toxins, irritants, allergens, or a host of other things, being aware is critical for protection. Using healthy skin products protects against one of the greatest

ALL ABOUT SUNBURN – AVOID AT ALL COSTS – A LOT OF INFORMATION

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on April 1, 2014March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2
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Information on why you should avoid sunburn at all costs from WebMD: You lie out in the sun hoping to get a golden tan, but instead walk away from your lounge chair with a sunburn looking like a lobster that’s been left in the pot too long. Despite health warnings about sun damage, many of us

Why Sunless Spray Tanning Can be Dangerous

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on March 22, 2014March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2

As Reported by Dr Mercola at www.mercola.com Spray tans are generally considered to be benign cosmetic treatments — but are they REALLY? Sunless tanners contain a lengthy list of chemical agents — up to 45 in the case of spray tanners. Many of these agents have never been studied for their long-term effects on human

HOW YOUR SKIN TANS

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on March 14, 2014March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2

This is how tanning salon owners want you to think about tanning. As written in Smart Tan Magazine: Tanning takes place in the skin’s outer layer: the epidermis. About 5% of the cells in your epidermis are special cells called melanocytes. When exposed to UVB light, melanocytes produce pinkish colored melanin that is absorbed by

RULES AND REGULATIONS

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on February 17, 2014March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2

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 justifyably confused. You must be sure that the information you share with your clients in valid and

As Long As Your Skin Stays On

By - Mari Browning Melehes
Posted on October 21, 2010March 22, 2020
Posted in Melanotan 2, MT2

Regardless of the lotion you use for tanning or the spray you have applied, it will produce results on the top layer of your skin. The top layer of healthy skin sloughs off every 15 to 21 days. Unhealthy skin like that which has been overexposed to UV rays, will slough off much faster at

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