Non-Orange Self Tanners: They Exist!

woman wearing bikini sitting outside in the shade

Here on our skin health care blog we promote the use of self-tanning over real tanning or tanning beds, due to the dangers associated with the latter two. Self-tanning is accomplished without exposure to harmful UV rays and doesn’t cause sun skin damage. However, nothing is perfect. And if you pick the wrong product, you … Read more

Holiday Attire: What the Color You Wear Says About You

Holiday Attire: What does colors you wear say about you?

The Christmas season is in full swing. That means more time for decorating, more time with the tree, more time for buying presents and more cocktail parties to attend. And speaking of parties, in addition to spending an evening with friends, they provide women with the opportunity to be creative with their Holiday Attire. They’re … Read more

Tanning Bed Use is on the Decline. It’s Time to Celebrate!

tanning bed use on the decline sundicators

In the world of medicine, good news often comes in small increments. However, some good news is better than any bad news, and we have some we’d like to share. Tanning beds have long been the subject of ridicule by all who are involved in spreading skin cancer awareness. And with good reason. Whether occurring … Read more

The Price of Beauty: Gel Manicures

uv lamps and gel manicure dangers

Unfortunately, until somewhat recently the skin safety component of this common, popular cosmetic procedure hasn’t been researched all that much. But, slowly, that is thankfully starting to change. According to a study referenced in the Glamour Magazine article cited below, the amount of UV rays given by gel manicures curing lamps can differ significantly from salon to … Read more

Fall Beauty – a Cornucopia of Beautiful Colors

Our blog almost exclusively covers either skin health care, or how to safely enhance your skin’s appearance. Every once in a while though, we like to step outside of the norm with a post such as this one we’ve written today. Fall Beauty. We all have hectic lives these days. Commitments, jobs, responsibilities and electronic … Read more

When is it Time to Visit Your Dermatologist?

fair-skinned woman with red hair

When is it time to see your dermatologist? It’s hard enough to get people, especially men, to regularly visit even their own general practitioners; let alone a specialist like a dermatologist. Of course, those with pre-existing skin-conditions are more apt to visit their dermatologists on a regular basis. But if that’s not you, what are … Read more

Cell Phones and Smartphones are a Reflection on You

Cell Phones and Smartphones

Of all the cancers we’ve heard being associated with Cell Phones and Smartphones since their introduction, skin cancer is likely one you’ve heard about the least. Perhaps that’s because the risk of skin cancer isn’t due to any interior workings or transmission methods of the phones themselves. No, it’s much simpler. When Using Your Phone … Read more