Women who use sunbeds more than once a month for several decades had a 37 percent lower risk of contracting breast cancer, according to a new prospective study of nearly 50,000 Swedish women followed for 15 years — a strong addition to data suggesting that the benefits of regular UV exposure from any source outweigh the manageable risks of overexposure.

Researchers at the University of Oxford in England, the University of Oslo in Norway, The Karolinska Institute in Sweden and the Harvard School of Public Health in the United States published the study in the peer-reviewed journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention on-line this week. The study shows that women who spent more than 1 week a year on sunbathing vacations between ages 10-29 had a 30 percent lower overall risk of any internal cancer — and 44 percent fewer breast cancers — compared to non-tanning women.

“UV exposure earlier in life was related to reduced overall and breast cancer risk,” the authors reported. “Further research is needed to define the amount of solar or artificial UV exposure that may, or may not, be beneficial for cancer prevention.”

While the data did not suggest that cumulative UV exposure was protective, the authors believe that the vitamin D pathway inherent with UV exposure is the likely mechanism responsible for cancer risk reduction for those who sought sunlight or sunbeds.

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Secret Sun Salon Manager: Christen B.

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*Perform deep repair treatments twice a week to protect and repair sun damaged hair.

*Heading to the beach or pool? Don’t rinse out your conditioner. Leave conditioner in hair for maximum protection and extra moisturizing benefits.

*Your skin isn’t the only thing you have to worry about getting sun damage..Protect your hair as well with COLOURMAX before and after sun exposure.

*After swimming in the pool or ocean, shampoo hair with Pureology Purify Shampoo to clarify hair of color-damaging chemicals.

*Minimize breakage and gently detangle by spraying COLOURMAX on hair before combing hair with a wide tooth comb.

*Try to cut down on blow drying time. Let hair dry naturally a few days per week to preserve moisture levels. Apply COLOURMAX and INSTANT REPAIR to damp hair for added smoothness and to control flyaways when air drying.

*Use PUREOLOGY products daily to help protect hair from dryness and color fadeage. Each PUREOLOGY product contains our exclusive ANTIFADEComplex which has potent antioxidents and UVA/UVB sunscreens to help minimize oxidation, prevent damage and fadeage from UVA/UVB rays and maximize color retention from start to finish.

*Hair dries out in the summer so be sure to have your hair trimmed every 6-8 weeks and schedule a Summer Hair Revitalizer Treatment with your stylist to help prevent slpit ends.

If you haven’t tried the Purelogy products yet, stop on in and let us help you pick out the best one for your hair type!

See you soon…

Heidi

Vitamin D, Osteoporosis Prevention
Sunlight and sun-tanning beds that emit UV-B are reliable sources of vitamin D. Vitamin D is necessary for our bodies to use the calcium we get in our diet.  This vitamin is found in few foods.  One study showed that vitamin D was largely lacking in the fortified milk supply in the U.S.  Your skin produces vitamin D naturally when exposed to sunlight.  A sunscreen of SPF 8 or higher has been found to disable and halt the skin’s ability to produce vitamin D.

Seasonal Depression Therapy
Sunlight and simulated sunlight “doses” are a successful treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder,   known as the “winter blues.” Sunlight exposure has been found to improve low winter moods. Indoor lighting, on the other hand, is generally perceived by the brain as near darkness.

A Strong Biological Clock For Optimal Health
Having well-synchronized circadian rhythms, or biological clock, results in a better quality sleep, daytime alertness, and optimal health in general. The more sunlight exposure you get during the day, the more in-sync with your environment your circadian rhythms will be.

Psoriasis Treatment
Exposure to UV-light is commonly prescribed by doctors to alleviate the unsightly appearance and discomfort of psoriasis. Drugs such as psoralens have been developed to work in conjunction with UV-light treatments. Those with psoriasis should consult their doctor before proceeding with any treatment program.

Jet Lag Prevention
“Doses” of sunlight or simulated sunlight timed carefully upon arrival in a new time zone, can re-set your body’s biological clock resulting in less day time drowsiness and better quality nighttime sleep.

Til next time…Stay Tan!
Christen

Heidi

*Professional Stylist since 1999

 *Eight year employment history with a highly respected salon and day spa. Last four years serving as an Artistic Director as well as a mentor to beginning level stylists.

 *Four years as a Technical Advisor with Schwarzkopf providing continuing education regarding current cut and color trends in Schwarzkopf salons in a five state region.

 *Advanced hands-on training in razor cutting and color placement techniques as well as Classic Cutting I & II at the Graham Web Academies in Woodbury, MN and Washington D.C.

 *Advanced training in seasonal trends of The Essential Looks Collections by Schwarzkopf in New Hope, MN and New York, N.Y.

 *Extensive in-salon training on technical cutting, color theory and placement techniques, and product knowledge with Schwarzkopf, Grund, Rusk and Pureology.

 *Interests:

I am an experienced stylist dedicated to the professional craft of hairdressing. I love giving timeless, classic cuts and colors a new edge. Your hair is the one accessory that you wear every day.  For this reason I take great pride in being meticulously detail oriented, and always stress the importance of maintaining hair integrity. Teaching is my passion, so educating my guests on how to best care for their hair and its distinctive features at home is extremely important to me. My customers must love their experience and style enough that they feel compelled to recreate at home the look that they received in the salon. I believe everyone should feel just as great on a day to day basis as they do when they leave my chair!

Everyone at Secret Sun Salon is excited and prepared to give you the total Salon experience from Head 2 Toe:)  Come on in and experience the Best!

Secret Sun Salon:  Hair. Massage. Tanning. Spray Tan. Facials. Waxing.  Teeth Whitening. Body Treatments

Until next time… Live, Laugh, Love and make someone feel special today:)

Josh Genz, Owner