Indoor Tanning

In “The Truth About The Recent IARC Report,” we said that a deficient/insufficient blood level of vitamin D (25-OH-D) plays a critical role in the development of more than 60 diseases and medical conditions. But why is vitamin D so critical for our health and wellbeing? Because every cell and organ in the human body requires an optimal level of ...

Make no mistake about it, cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is not caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Rather, the normal, natural and involuntary reaction to UVR exposure results in a signal sent by keratinocytes to the melanocytes, telling them to produce melanin that will be oxidized by UVA wavelengths to create a protective cap (i.e., a tan) that will ...

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, ...