As Australia and the southern hemisphere head into winter, a nationally broadcast report is warning pregnant woman that they need to get some sun and that vitamin D levels are at their lowest in the winter.

“If you’re newly pregnant …

Professional indoor tanning facilities do a better job teaching the correct usage of chemical sunscreen than “sun scare” groups who manufacture and mass-market the product, according to the International Smart Tan Network. Our position is based on the following:

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Nearly half of all tanning businesses sell protective eyewear to clients, no longer providing sanitized re-usable eyewear in the salons for customers to use free of charge, according to the results of a June SmartTan.com poll.

According to the poll, …

Legislation that would have made it more difficult for Connecticut teenagers to use sunbeds with their parent’s consent was derailed last week when a state senator added an amendment to the bill that would have also required parental permission for …

“Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. While a limited amount of vitamin D can be obtained from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the health risks of UV exposure — including skin cancer …

Discussion of new legislation to repeal the 10 percent tax on tanning salon usage — put into law as a last-second addition to help fund the $940 billion 2010 Health Care overhaul — reached the national airwaves this week, with …

New Sunshine LLC published the following press release today in support of its recent media promotions supporting responsible tanning.

New Sunshine LLC and our family of brands are committed to promoting the message of responsible tanning, both indoor and out. …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Tuesday issued its first update to chemical sunscreen product regulations in nearly 33 years — a ruling that has been delayed for decades by the sunscreen industry itself and which is already drawing sharp …