Sunless tanning

In the article The benefits and risks of ultraviolet (UV) tanning and its alternatives: the role of prudent sun exposure the author contends, “Several health benefit claims such as improved appearance, enhanced mood, and increased vitamin D levels have been attributed to tanning. Furthermore, the Indoor Tanning Association claims that ‘catching some rays may lengthen your life’” (Sivamani, Crane, & Dellavalle, 2009). According to Slevin

In the article, Skin Deep by Nina G. Jablonski and George Chaplan, the authors are attempting to explain how the human skin color has evolved to be dark enough to prevent sunlight from destroying folate but light enough to enhance the production of Vitamin D. The changes in skin pigmentation have evolved since the age of Lucy, who is a skeleton of the ancient humans that is about 3.2 million old. Lucy is being used to determine where and why our ancestors began changing in skin pigmentation. The

In the article, "Many Colleges Have Tanning Salons on or Near Campus; Some Accept Campus Cash," Health Magazine is arguing that even though tanning has been proven to increase the chances of cancer, colleges are promoting tanning. The tanning services being offered are often found on or near college campus's. While this may passively reinforce tanning and harmful nature, as a salon business owner I would put aside the unethical choices, and make decisions in what is best for marketing choices. As

am going to discuss indoor tanning and the health effects that it has on the body. Almost everyone on the Earth has had a tan at one point, whether that be from just being outside, taking a swim, lying out in the sun or tanning at a salon. No matter where you got your tan from the UV radiation that you exposed to your skin to can cause skin cancer. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also known as the FDA wants individuals to know that UV radiation in indoor tanning beds has a variety of serious

People regularly go tanning to make sure they look darker for their special day. A large amount of time, money, and effort goes into getting and keeping tanned skin. In an effort to avoid paleness, people tan to fulfill their need for confidence and beauty. But, everyone seems to avoid thinking about the consequences. Girls want to be tan to have a higher self esteem, even though studies show that tanning is horrible for a person’s health. There has been speculation that using a tanning bed is the only

With the start of summer upon us, or persisting year round, as is the case where I live, many people will be stocking up on sunscreen. Sun protection is definitely something to plan for because introducing behavior changes, such as reducing sun exposure or adopting preventive measures, could prevent four out of five cases of skin cancer (Lewaine, 2013). Despite knowing this, I am one of those people that nonchalantly slaps on some sunscreen here and there probably missing spots and providing insufficient

Have you ever wondered what the most effective sunscreen is, and if you should be careful for which sunscreen you buy? Does the SPF effect what type of sunscreen you buy? What is prolonged exposure, will it affect your skin? What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays, will one effect you more than the other? You will find out soon. The most effective sunscreen is based on SPF. If different sunscreen is used, then it can be measured by how the beads change. The hypothesis is that 50 SPF will

rays break down elastin and collagen and hamper the production of new collagen, which the skin naturally produces to repair the damage. Prolonged exposure to the sun also significantly increases the risk of skin cancer. This is true for tanning beds and indoor tanning equipment. Fortunately,

Having smooth flawless skin and a lighter complexion certainly has its perks. from a fashion standpoint, deciding which clothes to wear would be easier when your skin color would not clash with your dress or your choice of accessories. whiter skin, after all, would work with a wide range of colors. There are also instances when darker complexion is due to overexposure to the sun, poor lifestyle choices, stress and even a medical condition. regardless of the reason, lightening your skin is now more

use from getting skin cancer. Melanin is produced by natural selection this sparked the evolution of darker skin. Melanin is a molecule that protect us from uv radiation. People with lighter seen to have a deficiency of melanin so they sun bathe tanning