If you’ve been turning to spray tans because you think it’s a safer alternative to tanning beds, or even baking in the sun, then we’ve got some bad news for you: Scientists are now warning that spray tans are not safer, in fact, they may be linked to serious health problems, including cancer.
New research has found that DHA, the active chemical used in spray tans, can be very harmful, with the potential to cause genetic alterations and DNA…Read full post
Memorial Day is just around the corner, and that means summer is within reach! But along with the beautiful warm weather also comes new dangers – dangers that many of us either don’t consider, or choose to ignore. Here’s a scary statistic from the American Academy of Dermatology that you might want to remember next time you head outdoors (or an indoor tanning bed): One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. Skin…Read full post