Posts Tagged ‘Dermis’

Stretch Marks Removal 101

Sunday, June 28th, 2009

Remove Stretchmarks Without Surgery

Stretch marks are most prevalent during puberty and pregnancy - times when the body undergoes rapid weight changes. But you may be wondering what exactly causes stretch marks and how to reduce stretch marks appearance once they form. In general, stretch marks are formed in those body areas that store large amounts of fat, and they occur in the dermis, the skin layer which determines its shape.

What are Stretch Marks

Do You Obey These Indoor Tanning Tips?

Friday, November 28th, 2008

The most advantageous alternative to beach tanning is indoor tanning, particularly since it can be used all year round without one depending on the season for a nice golden bronze. Even so, extreme exposure is often signaled since despite the many indoor tanning tips, people keep forgetting to stay vigilant in their use of artificial tanning tools. Hence, besides the waste of time and money users also increase the chances of damaging their dermis and getting older more rapidly.

The Safety Of Tanning Solons

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

The safety of tanning salons remains doubtful as long as we know that even the smallest level of exposure to ultraviolet rays could prove harmful for the body system. The problematic issue with the lamps and tanning gear used in tanning salons is the force of the rays that are directed at the user; the dermis is actually storing much larger amounts of radiation than when simply staying out in the sun. A incorrect impression many users share is that only UVA rays are used in tanning salons: well this is very untrue, as there are also small amounts of UVB that get produced and this small percentage adds up to plenty of skin cancer cases.