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Cheri Cosgrove of Tanworld has conducted and released the results of a survey examining tanners’ knowledge of eye protection. The survey asked participants about their knowledge of UV exposure and long term eye damage, if they used eye protection during …

Indoor tanning clients have 90 percent higher vitamin D blood level scores as compared to non-tanners — levels that are close to what outdoor workers and non-human primates who live outdoors in the sun naturally have.

“Sunbeds that emit UVB …

Consumer spending has increased this year, particularly around the Thanksgiving holiday. According to an article in The Street, though, this increase in sales has not benefited all businesses.

Small businesses have been missing out on the sales boost because most …

One of the world’s leading sensible sunlight advocates — asked to vacate his position in the Boston University Dermatology Department for what that department chair called being “an embarrassment to this institution” for his views — has received yet another …

Infrared body wraps are an emerging market for the tanning business community, but many are still skeptical of the results. The Billings Gazette is reporting, however, that many consumers are seeing weight loss, skin rejuvenation, improved circulation and even pain …

Indoor tanning clients are much less likely to sunburn outdoors as compared to spray tanning clients, according to owners of professional indoor tanning facilities polled in December.

Nearly 5 out of 6 tanning facility owners believe that spray tanners sunburn …

The American Cancer Society’s key document measuring cancer rates in the United States — “Cancer Facts and Figures” — says that melanoma rates have not increased since 2000 and that rates are declining for women under age 50 — directly …

With the holidays approaching, Catch a Tan in Minnesota is working to give back to their community and help families still hurting from a down economy.

Their annual “Toys for Tans” charity event is taking place this weekend. They have …