UV articles Tag

Are UV tanning booths carcinogenic?

Devastating artificial UV rays Researchers published in the journal JAMA Dermatology the results of research conducted between 1992 and 2013. They combine 88 studies and gather more than 490,000 participants from 16 different countries. These reveal the dangers of artificial UV rays, present in th ...

04
Feb
2014

Eczema problem: 5 mistakes to avoid

f sun exposure Although sunlight can limit inflammation in some patients and thus reduce eczema plaques, the third mistake to avoid would be too much UV exposure Even if you feel like the sun is doing you good, you shouldn't skip the sunscreen or decide to do indoor Tanning sessions in the winter ...

23
Aug
2022

Tanorexia: An Unknown Addiction to Tanning

fer from it. It manifests as the compulsive need to expose oneself to the sun or, during the winter period, to undergo artificial tanning sessions in UV booths at beauty salons. Doctors consider a person to be tanorexic when their need to expose themselves to the sun becomes a priority in their dai ...

05
Aug
2024

What are the best weather apps?

he content is not lacking as Today Weather uses forecasts from over 10 providers, including Météo France! You will also find information on air quality, UV index, and pollen alerts for allergic individuals. Weawow: a complete ad-free application If we believe the opinions of internet users, one o ...

01
Aug
2023

Sunscreen: Beware of misconceptions!

1- Tanning naturally protects against UV: false! According to the Febea barometer published on June 27, 2024, 39% of French people think they can do without sunscreen, despite numerous awareness campaigns on this subject. Even though the risks of UV rays for health are now well known to the general ...

08
July
2024

Seasonal Depression: Understanding Light Therapy in 5 Questions

disrupts your sleep cycle or triggers another adverse effect, stop the sessions and seek advice from your doctor. Is light therapy dangerous? Unlike UV tanning booths, light therapy lamps do not emit ultraviolet rays. Therefore, they carry no risk of sunburn or skin cancer... They are safe for the ...

14
Feb
2007

Beauty: 5 Tips to Protect Your Skin from the Cold

ly sunscreen in the mountains. Finally, if you're planning a ski holiday or mountain walks, remember to protect your skin from the cold as well as from UV rays! In the mountains, the sun's ultraviolet rays are less filtered by the atmosphere and they reflect off the snow (which sends back 85% of UV) ...

26
Feb
2018