A disturbing number of studies from around the world are blowing a hole in the theory that indoor tanning is far less damaging than outdoor tanning. The Indoor Tanning Association maintains that the negative effects of ultraviolet light "have been...
Any tan is a sign of skin damage, warns the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A tan results from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, forcing the skin to produce more melanin, the pigment that darkens skin. This process can lead to aging of the...
Safe. Harmless. Reduced risk of sunburn. Indoor tanning salons may assure you all of these things that you get as a package deal with that attractive, summertime glow. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Skin Cancer Foundation warn...
Cellulite is a common cosmetic problem involving visible pockets of fat under the skin. Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to eliminate cellulite. Tanning the skin by exposing it to ultraviolet, or UV, light may temporarily mask cellulite to...
