tanTALK - View Single Post - Professor Barbara Gilchrest of Boston University

Sherin · 02-19-2006, 01:34 PM

It is my understanding that light skin color is needed in northern climates for the sun's ultra- violet light to penetrate into the body and transform vitamin D into a usable form. She is doing a great disservice to all people who need to absorb sunlight/UV to be healthy. And since the Derms are heavily invested in SPF products, I feel she is actually encouraging any incidences of skin cancer by disallowing a protective tan.

02-19-2006, 01:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sherin I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 10 2004 Location: Puget Sound Posts: 4,765 Rep Power: 10	Re: Professor Barbara Gilchrest of Boston University It is my understanding that light skin color is needed in northern climates for the sun's ultra- violet light to penetrate into the body and transform vitamin D into a usable form. She is doing a great disservice to all people who need to absorb sunlight/UV to be healthy. And since the Derms are heavily invested in SPF products, I feel she is actually encouraging any incidences of skin cancer by disallowing a protective tan. __________________ War does not determine who is right, war determines who is left.