Archive for the 'Industry News' Category
March 2nd, 2009 by tantowel
TanTowel would like to announce our brand new product, Express Tan, will be the Today’s Special on the Home Shopping Network on March 2nd & 3rd. The fun begins Monday night at 9pm Pacific and continues all day on Tuesday, March 3rd. Here’s the schedule:
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Mountain Time
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March 3
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Pacific Time
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December 16th, 2008 by tantowel
Balter Medical of Norway has developed a hand-held device that detects skin cancer. The device uses a technique called Optical Transfer Diagnosis that measures the difference of light waves being absorbed by blood vessels and suspicious moles.
The device is said to be very accurate as it correctly diagnosed 11 out of 11 malignant melanomas in a clinical study. It won’t be available for 2 years, however, as it is still in the process of development.
December 15th, 2008 by tantowel
The Michigan Legislature passed Bill 4146 yesterday. The bill was drafted to help reduce skin cancer among those who frequent tanning salons. It calls for tougher restrictions and oversight of tanning salons like listing potential health consequences, larger warning signs, and informed consent forms.
The new law also requires onsite parental consent for minors who wish to use tanning beds. Michigan joins the ranks of 25 other states who have at least some form of restriction in place for tanning minors.
November 12th, 2008 by tantowel
We get this question a lot so we figured we would put your mind at ease. The active ingredient in most self-tanners including TanTowel is dihydroxyacetone, commonly called DHA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers DHA safe when applied to your skin. DHA is a natural ingredient derived from sugar that reacts with the dead skin skills in the top layers of your epidermis. This natural reaction results in a darkening of those skin cells that lasts, on average, five to seven days. The rate at which your skin naturally exfoliates directly affects the length of time your new self-tan will last.
In fact, your body replenishes its skin cells completely every 35-45 days. This is why any tan, including a sunless tan, will fade over time. As these dead skin cells slough off, so does your tan. This is why it is recommended you apply your TanTowel every 3-5 days to keep that healthy-looking glow all year round.
Don’t confuse DHA in TanTowels with ingredients found in bronzers. Bronzers are different in that they contain actual dyes that dye your skin darker. Much like makeup, these products only work until they are washed off easily with soap and water. The mess can be awful as well, staining clothes, sheets, or other things. Currently, TanTowel does not use bronzers in any of our products. We only use DHA, which reacts naturally with the skin to give you a natural-looking tan.
November 4th, 2008 by tantowel
A new law in the UK is aimed at helping reduce skin cancer by banning children under the age of 18 from using tanning beds. British children have the highest rate of skin cancer in Europe, and tanning salons will now be required to ask for identification if someone appears under age. Read the full article here.
October 21st, 2008 by tantowel
ScienceDaily (2008-10-20) — A new study indicates that educational literature can influence young women’s use of indoor tanning, not by raising their fear of skin cancer but by changing their attitudes about indoor tanning and promoting healthier alternatives for changing appearance. <read more>
September 29th, 2008 by tantowel
TanTowel has received some glowing reviews in the blogosphere lately. Here’s a summary:
Kim Snyder from Thoughts of Beauty says, “I have to say I give an A+ to TanTowel.“
Betsy from Betsy’s Beauty Blog raves, “I felt like I looked healthy and like I just spent a day on the beach! Perfection! I know I’m rambling…but believe me, I’ve spent my whole life looking for the perfect self tanning product so I’m a little excited!”
Tashina with Logical Harmony says, “…there are times when you are going to stumble upon a great find. This was the case when I tried TanTowel…TanTowel is now my latest sunless tanning addiction…my skin had a gorgeous and streak-free glow to it. It looks like I spent the weekend laying out by the swimming pool instead of just a few minutes with a TanTowel!”
Hil’Lesha with The Beauty Counter says, “I was in for a surprise when I first open the packettes, because the towelettes were clear (no messy brown liquid!)…I will definitely be buying this when winter comes around. I’m happy to say that it makes me look like I have a natural tan without looking like an Oompa Loompa.”
Thank you ladies for giving TanTowel a try and loving it. We appreciate your support and hope you will turn your readers on to the safe, healthy benefits of sunless tanning with TanTowel.
September 10th, 2008 by tantowel
Zara Hovelsas has been using tanning beds to get tan since she was 15 years old. Hovelsas, who lives in London, England, was recently diagnosed with skin cancer, and doctors told her the tanning bed was to blame. Apparently the cancer was not enough to deter her from continued tanning bed use.
“People probably think I’m silly to risk my life for a tan but I can’t help myself. I’m frightened the cancer will return but I tell myself I’ll be OK if I just tan once in a while and keep checking out my moles” she said.
“That way if it comes back I can catch it in time. Fingers crossed, anyway.”
She also admits it may kill her, but she just cannot stop. Sounds like she would be a perfect candidate for the safe alternative to tanning beds…TanTowel!
September 8th, 2008 by tantowel
Last Friday, the Australian federal court ruled that all tanning salons must post warning signs in their windows stating the dangers of tanning beds. This ruling not only affects tanning salons, but the Australian Tanning Association must post the warnings on their websites as well.
The posted warnings must include the following:
- There is medical or scientific evidence which links solarium use with an increased risk of skin cancer.
- Tanning does not materially protect the skin from sunburn.
- Skin damage caused by ultraviolent light may not be repaired by the body’s skin repair mechanisms.
- Damage to the body caused by ultraviolent light exposure occurs without sunburn.
For more information on how to avoid the dangers of tanning salons and still have a beautiful sun-kissed glow, visit www.TanTowel.com.
September 5th, 2008 by tantowel
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology recently published results of a study that show that melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is on the rise in young women but not in young men. Other studies show that exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and/or tanning beds is on the rise, which gives reason to believe the two are related.
Why put yourself at increased risk for skin cancer when you can get the perfect sun-kissed glow using TanTowel sunless tanning products?
For more information, click here.
