6 Ways to S.O.S (Save. Our. Skin!) There are a few common mistakes when it comes to sunscreen application (or lack-there-of) that can put you at risk for cancer. Luckily, the fixes are easy. Here is a list of 6 mistakes that are commonly made, and 6 ways to tweak your routine to stay worry-free! … read more »
Top 10 ways to prevent skin cancer
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer Just because winter is on its way, protecting yourselves from UV rays doesn’t take a back seat to the season. In fact, UV rays are often more intense on gloomy, cloudy days. Don’t let mild temperatures or lots of clouds fool you. UV intensity has more to do … read more »
Deadly Beds
Deadly Beds July is UV Safety Month, but educating clients on the dangers of tanning beds is important all year long. While being tan may make you look good today, you need to know the consequences tomorrow can bring. This unhealthy procedure not only increases your chances of skin cancer, but also inevitably will inflict … read more »
How To: Detect Melanoma
How To: Detect Melanoma It is important, as a skin care facility, to call attention to a disease that kills one American every hour. But when detected early, it can often be successfully treated. Developed by NYU’s Langone Medical Center, a guide to detecting melanoma provides criteria for diagnosing it, as well as other skin … read more »
Sweet Tea!
Sweet Tea! A study of 2,200 adults found that drinking tea can lower your risk of getting squamous cell or basil cell carcinoma, the two most common types of skin cancer. The study suggests that EGCG, an antioxidant in tea, is effective at reducing the burn of UV-exposed skin. The study did not entail differences … read more »
