Skin Care

No Safe Tan : Sunglasses, Tanning Devices, Sunscreens
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
But not just any sunglasses will protect, no matter how expensive or glamorous they are. Basic sunglass labeling should help consumers make the right purchase. FDA and the Sunglass Association of America have agreed that manufacturers may voluntarily

Tips to Safer Sunning
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Practices that once went into getting a tan are fading into the sunset. In their place are safer habits that preserve natural skin color and condition and protect against skin cancer.

Chemical Photosensitivity: Be Careful in the Sun
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Many drugs and cosmetics have the potential to lessen the time it takes to get a sunburn or can foster some other type of reaction to sunlight and indoor tanning devices. Chemicals that produce a photoreaction (reaction with exposure to UV light)

Cosmetics and Your Health
by Health Canada
Cosmetics and grooming aids are part of almost every Canadian's daily routine. Therefore, it is important to know that cosmetics can cause unexpected results, even health risks, if they are not used correctly.

The Effects of Common Substances on Sun-Exposed Skin
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What happens to a person's skin when the chemicals in some moisturizing and beauty products are exposed to sunlight?

Tanning Lamps
by Health Canada
Exposure to ultraviolet A and B radiation can cause sunburn, damage to your eyes, and other health effects, including an increased risk of skin cancer. If you choose to use tanning lamps, you should be aware of the hazards involved so you can take steps

Botox Cosmetic
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The approval of Botox Cosmetic has cleared the way for use of this paralyzing toxin to temporarily smooth furrowed brows. The recent rise in the popularity of Botox has much to do with the manner in which it is frequently marketed.

Tips to Safer Sunning : Part 3
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Many people believe that the UV rays of tanning beds are harmless because sunlamps in tanning beds emit primarily UVA and little, if any, UVB, the rays once thought to be the most hazardous. However, UVA can cause serious skin damage, too.

Skin Cancer: Safer Fun in the Summer Sun
by National Institute of Health
Any diagnosis of cancer can be frightening - including skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. However, skin cancer accounts for less than 1 percent of all cancer deaths; 85% to 95% of all cases are cured.