• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Sundicators

The Best Sunscreen and Skin Protection Resource

  • KIDS
  • SPORTS ATHLETES
  • SPOTLESS AGING
    • MEN’S SKIN
  • ETHNIC SKIN
  • TATTOO PRESERVATION
  • DIRECTIONS

Tanning Season: Unhealthy Summer Rituals

August 23, 2016

two women sunbathing at beach

It’s TANNING SEASON and  the beachgoers are out in full force. If you count yourself among their number and can’t wait to get out there and soak up some rays, here’s a suggestion: don’t.

Did you know it was an incredibly talented, early 20th Century advertising icon named Edward Bernays who convinced Americans to start eating bacon and eggs for breakfast? Prior to his highly-compensated efforts, most people wouldn’t have had bacon for breakfast any more frequently than they’d have had birthday cake. And now you might be asking yourself that, while a nice piece of trivia, what’s it got to do with tanning? Fair enough.

Somewhere along the way, someone or some group either intentionally or inadvertently convinced many other people they needed to tan in order to improve their appearances. And very few things wield more power over us than vanity. But still, as much as we believe your natural skin tone is by far what suits you best, if there were no health risks associated with tanning, then so be it. Unfortunately though, there are plenty.

A Healthy Bronzed Glow

It’s not the 1920’s anymore. In fact it’s not the 19-anything. Here in 2016 we are considerably more aware of the sun damage associated with exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. So if you look upon summertime as the perfect chance to bronze up, please hold on just a second.

That short-lived tan you’ll get while laying out comes at a price. It could be prematurely-aged skin or wrinkles. Perhaps unsightly sun spots. Or maybe Melanoma. If your tanning leads to an untimely treatment of Melanoma, then the price for that tan will likely be your own mortality. That seems worth it to you?

Summer Essentials

If you must go to the beach this summer, bring a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen. If possible, use a beach umbrella for shade and an extra blanket to cover up if you start getting too hot. Wearing a Sundicators Wristband will also help to remind you when it’s time to re-apply.

Young people have a tendency to think they’re immortal, but they’re not. No one is. And often it’s wise to let people learn from their mistakes to gain experience. But with Melanoma, that’s not an option. As the only lesson you’re apt to learn will be one that’ll only serve as a future warning to others.

Stay sun-safe this summer. Please.

Sundicators: The Best Skin-surance Under the Sun!

Visit us at Sundicators.com

  • Meet The Blogger
  • Latest Posts

About Kerry Spindler

Kerry Spindler is a Melanoma survivor and celebrity fashion and beauty expert. She uses her experience in the fashion and beauty world to bring greater awareness to skin cancer and Melanoma.
  • Dogs are Skin Cancer Patients Best Friend - April 23, 2018
  • Vanishing Moles – Looks Can Be Deceiving - March 2, 2018
  • New Year Resolution: Healthy Skin and Sun Protection - January 15, 2018
  • A Guide to Skin Cancer and Melanoma - November 6, 2017
  • Autumn’s Arrival: Sun Safety Reminder - October 11, 2017
  • Students: Back to School Skin Protection - September 20, 2017
  • An Explosion of Skin Cancer Diagnosis in the 21st Century - July 24, 2017
  • Familial Malignant Melanoma: Family Tragedies - June 12, 2017
  • Melanoma Monday – May 1, 2017 and every Monday Thereafter… - May 1, 2017
  • Back to Basics About Melanoma - April 25, 2017
SHARE THIS POST
Melanoma of the Nails: Yup, It Can Happen. »
« Ever Wonder about the History of Spray Tanning?

RELATED

  • back to basics with melanomaBack to Basics About Melanoma
  • tanning bed use on the decline sundicatorsTanning Bed Use is on the Decline. It’s Time to Celebrate!
  • Is There Such Thing as a Safe Tan?
  • diagnoss with melanoma personal journeyDiagnosis: Skin-teresting Dilemma

Trackbacks

  1. Tanning Bed Use is on the Decline. It's Time to Celebrate! — Sundicators says:
    January 23, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    […] spreading skin cancer awareness. And with good reason. Whether occurring naturally from the sun, or artificially from tanning beds, harmful UV rays are by far the largest cause of skin cancer and its deadliest […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

JOIN THE LIST

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

This error message is only visible to WordPress admins

Error: No feed found.

Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.

TWITTER

Sundicators Follow

UV Wristbands that protect against Sunburn, Sun Damage & Aging Skin. Watersport, Child & Athlete Friendly. Founded by a Melanoma Survivor.

Sundicators
sundicators Sundicators @sundicators ·
14 Jan 2020

Be Forewarned: Sun Exposure Causes Broken Capillaries

#Capillaries #Sun #BloodVessels Read this blog https://buff.ly/2sFxmsr

Reply on Twitter 1216981781871779840 Retweet on Twitter 1216981781871779840 Like on Twitter 1216981781871779840 1 Twitter 1216981781871779840
sundicators Sundicators @sundicators ·
13 Jan 2020

Women’s Skin Damage Defense: anti-wrinkle, anti-aging, anti-sun spot is an important business! Being outdoors can cause irreversible damage to your skin. Buy Spotless Beauty: 10 pack just at $12.99 https://buff.ly/2pchPhR
#protection #skincancerawarenessmonth #SunDamage

Reply on Twitter 1216682268053463040 Retweet on Twitter 1216682268053463040 Like on Twitter 1216682268053463040 1 Twitter 1216682268053463040
Load More

HEALTH TIP

Your Health Is Important to Us

ARCHIVES

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

CONTACT

INFO@SUNDICATORS.COM
617-207-4112

PO Box 520271
Winthrop, MA 02152

ABOUT

Sundicators was created in 2012 by Pretty Pale, Inc.

501c3 Skin Cancer and Melanoma Awareness Organization

SHOP

  • Shop Sundicators UV Sun Protection Products
  • Directions for Use
  • Shopping Cart
  • Log In
  • Terms

Copyright © 2023 SUNDICATORS