Tanning Tax

The House of Representatives has approved a 10% excise tax on the use of indoor tanning beds. With more than 3.5 million estimated cases each year, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. There is research that proves the link between skin cancer and the UV rays associated with indoor tanning.

First exposure to tanning beds in youth increases melanoma risk by 75%!!

People who use tanning beds are 2.5 times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma - and 1.5 times more likely to develop basal cell carcinoma!!

Read the complete article on the Skin Cancer Foundation website by clicking the link above.

Enjoy the weekend and don't forget your SPF!!

Fast Fact - Skin Cancer

More than 62,000 people develop melanoma in the United States and 8,400 die annually from it. More than 1,000,000 people a year develop non-melanoma skin cancers - basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma (BCC and SCC). Both can cause significant damage and disfigurement.

Fast Fact

Laser hair removal is now the number one most requested treatment by consumers seeking services from aestheticians, beating out chemical peels, microdermabrastion, and other traditional aesthetic treatments. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, over 1.3 million laser hair removal treatments were performed in 2008, a number that is projected to greatly increase in the coming years.

I just had a glycolic peel and...

...now what? Well, here is the short list of post-glycolic peel instructions:

1. Generally, makeup can be applied one day after treatment.
2. Avoid exercise for at least a few hours after your procedure.
3. Direct sun exposure without sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher must be avoided during the glycolic acid treatment cycle.
4. Wait one day after each treatment before resuming glycolic acid based home care products. Do not resume application of these products if you are experiencing any irritation. Wait until all signs of irritation are gone before resuming application of glycolic acid based products.
5. If irritation is not resolved within 48 hours, contact the office/spa where you had your treatment done.
6. Do not use Retin-A, Retinol, Differin. Tazorac or Renova for at least 48 hours after your treatment, unless directed by a physician.
7. It is common immediately after a glycolic peel to experience temporary flaking of the skin. A noncomedogenic, fragrance free moisturizer may be used.

Of course, if you have any questions or concerns after your treatment you should contact your esthetician or physician at the location where you had your peel.

Feel free to post your questions here, too!