Indoor Tanning

Since 2001, the indoor tanning industry—like many niche industries—has ridden the highs and lows of turbulent tides. As we head into the fourth quarter of the 2008 season, it’s time to take stock of the state of the industry so we can better plan for next year. Some financial analysts are referring to the current U.S. economic picture as a ...

There are certain things that I consistently see and hear from other salon owners that raise red flags in my mind and suggest the speaker (whether a newbie or veteran salon owner) does not have a complete grasp on their business or the tanning industry. Don’t be the person who makes the mistake of thinking any of the following: 1. ...

Does exposure to sunlight, UVR or a tanning device cause cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM)? The answer to this question is extremely important to the indoor tanning industry because, if UVR can be scientifically proven to cause CMM in humans, the survival of the industry is in jeopardy. On the other hand, if the scientific evidence shows that exposure to sunlight, ...

I decided to take a different route this issue and see what kind of education topics are being discussed—especially by industry newcomers—on TanToday.com. So, this month, we’re focusing on the subject of “white spots,” also known as tinea versicolor. Fungus Among Us. Tinea versicolor is a superficial overgrowth of skin-surface yeast, or fungus called Pityrosporum Orbiculare. This overgrowth results in ...

We find it fascinating and frustrating to watch both the scientific and mainstream media acknowledge that UVR is the primary source of our daily vitamin D requirement but then fail to mention that the best place to get a controlled dose of vitamin D-effective ultraviolet radiation is at your professional neighborhood indoor tanning salon—especially when the sun isn’t shining. Consider ...