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September 23, 2008

Indoor Tanning Still Popular, Still Causes Cancer »

Indoor tanning before the age of 35 is associated with significant increases in the risk of melanoma, a dangerous type of skin cancer that can easily spread to other parts of the body. However, studies show that each day more than one million Americans still use tanning salons. According to the American Academy of Dermatology 70% of indoor tanners are women between the ages of 16 to 29. An alternative to UV tanning is sunless tanning with products containing DHA, a plant derived compound. The tan achieved from DHA is not a dye, stain or paint, but a chemical reaction between the DHA and the amino acids in the dead layer on the skin surface. Even if you have a sunless tan, keep in mind that sun screen is still a must when going outside. Read more.

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Posted by Steven / September 23, 2008 9:53 pm / Permalink / Comments (0) / Trackbacks (0)