Topic : tanning

UVA and UVB rays

November 20, 2012  | Encyclopedia

Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.

Offer An Alternative to Tanning Beds

July 26, 2011  | Article

spite repeated warnings from dermatologists on the health dangers of tanning, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) confirmed that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women are still using tanning beds or intentionally tanning outdoors.

That Healthy Glow

March 31, 2011  | Article

Encourage your clients to practice safe sun by slathering on the sunblock and using nail polish to give their skin a more tan appearance.

spray tanning

December 19, 2010  | Encyclopedia

zinc

December 16, 2010  | Encyclopedia

Zinc is a safe, familiar, and reliable element. Long used on babies’ bottoms as an anti-infl ammatory in cases of severe diaper rash and used equally often on lifeguards’ sun-burned noses, zinc has a familiar place in medicinal history.

Retail Boutique: Sunless Tanning Products

November 1, 2009  | Article

Offer these sunless tanning products to your clients for a healthy, UV-free tan year round.

The ABCs and Zs of SPF, UVA, and UVB

August 1, 2009  | Article

It’s tanning season, which means it’s time to educate clients on how to protect themselves from sun damage. Most people know that SPF stands for sun protection factor and that few users apply enough sunblock to do the trick. What you might not know is that the SPF pertains only to UVB rays.

Skin Cancer Increase May Be Linked to Tanning Beds

October 1, 2008  | Article

Melanoma rates have risen 50% among young women in the United States since 1980 and researchers theorize that the trend might be related to an increase in the use of tanning beds along with exposure to the sun.

9 Salon Investments That Really Pay Off

August 1, 2003  | Article

Sometimes you have to spend money to make money. Salon owners share their salon-tested investment ideas — both big and small — that not only pay for themselves, but boost profits over time.