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Profitable Poison in Small Packages: Suntanning

They produce the Coppertone line of sun-screen products. Coppertone is the industry leader in sales (Peter Malbin, “Bright year is forecasted for sun care”, Drug Store News, Sept 8, 1997) . As you might guess, these products are a “sure cure” for …. Articles published in the recent past have cast doubt upon the suitability of sunscreen products for protection against skin cancer. In order to clarify this issue, the BG Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BGIA) … Continue reading

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Spread the word about the tanning calculator

On the beach last week I saw some people slowly turn red. Why? Because they didn’t apply sunscreen or because they didn’t re-apply it. Maybe they’re not aware of the risks involved, maybe they are not well informed. Maybe they … Continue reading

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Sundicator, the free sun protection tool

Sunny days are coming now. For most of us there will be plenty of time to spend outdoors, on the beach, in the garden, walking and biking in the city or in the mountains, golfing on the green… And we … Continue reading

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Sun tanning and skin care

Getting the right sun protection is one thing, knowing when to apply or reapply sunscreen is another. However, this is one of the basics of good skin care. Many people use sunscreen without realizing that they might need to do … Continue reading

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What is this site all about?

Here you find some information on the risks and pleasures of sun tanning, and how to keep it safe. This site does not claim to offer the most complete information on skin care and tanning. It only provides you with … Continue reading

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Protect your skin without blocking vitamin D production …

July is UV Safety Month, an opportunity to remind everyone that using sunscreen will reduce your risk of skin cancer and prevent premature skin aging. As with so many things, however, it may be possible to overdo it with the suncreeen. … The lethal consequences of avoiding the sun far outweigh the minimal risks associated with sunbathing . Keep in mind humanity evolved under the sun as did our ancestors all the way bakc to green algea. Accordingly the sun is a good thing … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Skin from Sun Damage | Health and Wellness Tips …

The sun can cause severe damage to your skin, causing not only premature aging, but also Man sunbathing at the beach causing several types of cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, most of the more than 1 million cases of … Use the right sunscreen . Most sunscreens on the market only offer protection from UVB rays, the UV rays that cause sunburn . However, it is the UVA rays that can wreak havoc deep within the epidermis, causing premature aging and causing … Continue reading

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