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ASA Makes Industry’s Case to Food and Drug Administration
Summary of FDA meeting, September 14, 2016
In September, American Suntanning Association Research Director Allen Miller led a scientific meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding their indoor tanning proposed rules. Miller and the ASA scientific team presented …
Become a Marketing Scientist
Salon owners consistently point to marketing as one of the greatest points of difficulty for their business. When something works, it feels like magic; when it doesn’t, it feels like a mystery. But what if all the time and work …
The Magic Doesn’t End in Nashville
The awe-inspiring illusions from world-famous magician Justin Flom weren’t the only magic in the Music City, as the tanning community came together for the biggest weekend of the year at Smart Tan Nashville. Along with his thrilling performance, Flom spoke …
Make America Tan Again: New American Suntanning Association President Melinda Norton Drives Political Change
It’s official; Melinda Norton will be taking over as the new President of the American Suntanning Association. Norton comes with business experience from outside the industry, with eight years as retail district manager for a national jewelry company and, of …
Understanding the Base Tan
One thing that critics of the indoor tanning industry either don’t understand or refuse to admit is the reality that base tans acquired in a non-burning fashion at a professional tanning facility help to prevent sunburn.
It’s surprising. That is …
Salons Help Prevent Sunburns: Poll
More than 9 out of 10 tanning facilities say they have clients who — prior to coming to their salons — could not get a suntan outdoors without sunburning, according to a SmartTan.com poll.
According to the poll, 92 percent …
Devoted Creations Has Acquired Podz Eyewear
Devoted Creations — Podz Eyewear has recently been acquired by industry leader Devoted Creations, Inc. Devoted Creations has further expanded their product offering in a strategic move in expanding their market presence globally.
The combination of these two organizations …
Sun Safer Than Supplements: New Research Paper
By Marc Sorenson, Sunlight Institute
In a new scientific paper, Dr. MS Razzaque shows that there may be some downsides to vitamin D supplementation, including “cardiovascular events and beyond.” He also states that “since hypovitaminosis D status usually reflects reduced …
