I have a long line of a scar on my left arm. I have had it since November. It is an interesting conversation piece, because it is so visible. I have found that there is a funny ‘scar... Read more >>

Hello to all who may follow Larry’s steps. I had previously written about my friend and big brother Larry and his fight against melanoma cancer. Please allow me to invite you to visit with Larry... Read more >>

With the rapid changes in the climate due to global warming, there really is no wrong or too early prescription for anti-aging skin care and sun protection products. Countless studies and research... Read more >>

How can something that makes you look and feel so healthy ... be so bad for you? There is no such thing as a “safe tan”  Facts taken from the Skin Cancer foundation: Cancer... Read more >>

It’s about time. That was my first thought when, in early October, California’s governor announced that he had signed into law a bill that prevents children under eighteen from using... Read more >>

Just when you thought you had your sunscreen routine under control, the Food and Drug Administration had to go and change everything. Don’t worry—it’s good news! The new labeling... Read more >>

I got a promotional e-mail today from a tanning establishment in my neighborhood. They are celebrating Cinco de Mayo and their four-year corporate anniversary with an amazing offer: a free tan with a... Read more >>

If you have fair skin and light colored eyes, you are at greater risk to sun damaged skin than your darker skinned sisters. However, you should be aware that no one is immune to the ravages of the sun... Read more >>

Dear EarthTalk: Are sunscreens safe? Which ones do you recommend that will protect my skin from the sun and not cause other issues?—Bettina E., New York, NY EarthTalk: Getting a little... Read more >>

After a snowy winter, the tanning salon is a tempting option for trading in your ghostly skin for a pretty tan, but don’t fake bake for your vitamin D just yet. Instead, invest in a safe sunless... Read more >>