Latest Ultraviolet Stories
SB 329 becomes law without Gov. Rick Perry’s signature, making Texas the fifth state in the U.S. prohibiting minors under 18 from using indoor tanning facilities. Rolling Meadows, Ill. (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Association applauds Texas for enacting a bill (SB 329) that will raise the minimum age required to use an indoor tanning device from 16.5 years to 18. The bill became law June 14 without the signature of Gov. Rick Perry (R), making Texas...
Serigne Gueye Ndiaye, a dermatologist, is issuing comment on the changing rules regarding sunscreen application. San Francisco, California (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Serigne Gueye Ndiaye, who practices dermatology in San Francisco, California, is issuing comment on a new article that explains the changing rules regarding sunscreen. Starting this summer, sunscreen brands found on store shelves will need to meet new labeling requirements from the Food and Drug Administration. These new rules...
Global Drought and UV Radiation Makes Sunscreen Critical to Skin Cancer Prevention Reports Sharon Kleyne. Grants Pass, OR (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 New research is revealing that no matter what the weather or season, exposing skin to daylight without sunscreen is never a good idea. According to water and skin researcher Sharon Kleyne, in this era of increasing global drought, solar radiation and thinning ozone, sunscreen is becoming as important to personal health and grooming as toothpaste,...
As Canadians try to make the most of our notoriously short summer, the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is reminding sun lovers to tan responsibly. The association, which represents professional tanning salons across the country, is offering educational advice to coincide with Tan Awareness Week, which runs from June 17 to 21. Kelowna, BC (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 As Canadians try to make the most of our notoriously short summer, the Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is...
Device allows hospitals to safely and confidently disinfect patient environments HOUSTON, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Memphis-based Lumalier, maker of TRU-D SmartUVC(TM), recently delivered its 5-foot-5 germ-killing ultraviolet robot to The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, a recognized leader in innovation and patient care. Short for Total Room Ultraviolet Disinfector, TRU-D is the signature product of Lumalier - the recognized leader in advanced UV germicidal air and...
The Paula’s Choice Research Team share their favorite SPF picks for face and body. Seattle, WA (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 You’re never fully dressed without the SPF. A recent independent study by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia concluded that people who applied broad-spectrum sunscreen liberally on a daily basis over a period of four years were able to preserve their skin and noticeably slow the premature aging caused by unprotected exposure to the sun—in...
A recent ABC News article explains how to maximize the benefits of sunscreen. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says the article offers common sense sun protection advice. Los Angeles (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 According to a June 11, 2013 ABC News article, titled “15 Confusing Sunscreen Questions Answered,” as more and more information surfaces about the negative effects of sun on the skin, sunscreen should become a vital part of one’s skin care routine, as the sun's rays can...
Patented Technology Shown to Eradicate the Sporeforming Bacteria that Survives Low pH Levels and Pasteurization NEW YORK, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SurePure, Inc. (OTCBB: SURP), a global leader in liquid photopurification, today announced that its patented Turbulator technology has been demonstrated to be effective in containing alicyclobacillus in fruit juice and fruit concentrates. The alicyclobacillus bacteria is a genus of Gram positive, rod-shaped and sporeforming bacteria...
Oro Gold Cosmetics, a leader of the skincare industry, has combined the benefits of its unique 24K nano gold technology with the powerful UV protection of titanium dioxide to create new 24K Gold Mousse Perfecting Foundation. This product helps reduce and repair the signs of aging, especially fine lines and wrinkles caused by ultraviolet radiation, the number one cause of skin aging. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Oro Gold Cosmetics, an innovative skin care company, has...
A recent Fox News Latino article examines the ability of sunscreen to prevent skin aging resulting from sun damage. Dr. Simon Ourian of Epione Beverly Hills says that daily sunscreen use is vital to protect skin health. Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 According to a June 4, 2013 Fox News Latino article, titled “Daily Sunscreen Use Slows Skin Aging,” daily sunscreen application can reduce the visual aging of the skin. UV rays, which cause wrinkles and other aging signs,...
Latest Ultraviolet Reference Libraries
Sunglasses are protective eyewear designed to shield the eyes from damaging or discomforting sunlight and high-energy light. They can also work as a visual aid. The ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause several serious eye problems and many healthcare professionals recommend eye protection. However, since the 1940s sunglasses have been associated with celebrities more so than eye protection. James Ayscough experimented with tinted lenses in the mid-18th century although they were...
Photographic film is a sheet of plastic coated with an emulsion containing light-sensitive silver halide salts that when exposed to light it forms a visible image. Through film developing, a chemical process applied to the film, a visible image is created. To create black and white photos there is only one layer of silver salts on the film and when exposed to light the silver salts block light and appear as the black part of the film. Color film uses three layers of salts and dyes in...
UV Astronomy -- UV astronomy is the branch of astronomy and astrophysics which deals with objects visible in ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation ranges approximatively from 10nm (extreme UV) to 380nm (near UV). Ultraviolet line spectrum measurements are used to discern the chemical composition, densities, and temperatures of interstellar medium, and the temperature and composition of hot young stars. UV observations can also provide essential information about the evolution of...
Electromagnetic Spectrum -- The electromagnetic spectrum describes the various types of electromagnetic radiation based on their wavelengths. Radio, representing wavelengths from a few feet to well over a mile, is at one end of the spectrum. Gamma ray radiation is at the other end: the wavelength of the harder types is so short, in the subatomic range, that we do not have instruments capable of directly measuring it. While the above classification scheme is generally accurate, in...
