Handing out Sunscreen on Halloween

Hand Out Sunscreen on Halloween

Well, it’s that time of year again. The lovely season during which the leaves change and the air chills. Autumn means beauty, and October means Halloween. Halloween Misconceptions We’d just like to take a quick moment today and gently remind you that fall is also a time during which thoughts of sun-safety fade. Unfortunately however, the … Read more

African-Americans and Melanoma Diagnosis

African-American couple outside eating

It’s a good bet that when people think about skin cancer and Melanoma, they think about it mostly as an affliction of the light-skinned. And you can see how that might be a reasonable assumption. Unfortunately, that’s not quite the reality. The excellent article by sciencedaily.com which we’ve cited below is a treasure chest of … Read more

Smoking vs. Tanning Beds: What’s Worse?

smoking and tanning beds

By now almost everyone is very aware of how bad smoking is; that it’s a major cause of cancer. But by the numbers, as awful as tobacco is; there’s something even more proficient at triggering the disease. Indoor tanning beds are directly linked to skin cancer. In fact, per the cited Foxnews.com article: “In 2009, … Read more

Basal Cell of the Nose: Common Skin Cancer

Basal Cell of the nose common cancer

Basal Cell of the Nose is a common type of cancer. While skin cancer can impact itself anywhere on the skin, the subject of today’s post is as plain as the nose on your face. Although we’ve just stated above that skin cancer can manifest anywhere, it does make sense that certain places are more vulnerable … Read more

Cultures of Sunless Pale Skin

Cultures of Sunless Pale Skin

While we in the West have unfortunately embraced tanning and bronzed skin over the past century, there are cultures, particularly Asian cultures, within which pale skin is still both King and Queen. For instance, the porcelain look is still very much treasured in countries such as China, Korea and India. Today we discuss Cultures of … Read more

Ever Wonder about the History of Spray Tanning?

the history of spray tanning

If this blog exists a hundred years from now, you’ll still be reading about how much we believe you’ll always look best in your own skin; regardless of its tone. But we know that there will also always be those who think they look better tanned. If that includes you, then we’d much prefer you … Read more

Tanning Season: Unhealthy Summer Rituals

Tanning Season unhealthy

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 … Read more