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Doctors Sunbed Advice Clears Skin Condition For Model

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Doctors Sunbed Advice Clears Skin Condition For Model

Model Apollonia Llewellyn suffered with a dry, patchy skin condition for over two years and, despite using various prescribed creams and lotions, the condition just would not clear up. However, whilst on holiday abroad she noticed sunlight was having a positive effect and finally improving the skin condition. On returning to the UK she once again spoke with her GP who recommended sensible use of a sunbed. Apollonia contacted Sun and Health and we initially supplied a Sol-Rapide V9 canopy which cleared the skin disorder before she then upgraded to the Sol-Rapide V26 vertical sunbed. Both of these sunbeds have also worked...

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Tom Zanetti's Filming Saved By Sunbed

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Tom Zanetti's Filming Saved By Sunbed

Tom Zanetti's Filming of Celebs Go Dating The Mansion Saved by Sunbed! Tom Zanetti explains how he keeps his Psoriasis skin condition in check, by using a sunbed. Prior to his appearance in Celebs Go Dating The Mansion, Tom suffered a Psoriasis skin outbreak, this was quickly brought under control with a Sol-Rapide V9 sunbed. And then once in the mansion the condition began to flair up again and once again this was quickly brought under control by a Sol-Rapide V26 sunbed. 

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Psoriasis UVB Light Therapy Treatment Information UK

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Psoriasis UVB Light Therapy Treatment Information UK

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition which is caused by the immune system. The skin cells are attacked by the immune system which causes them to shed faster than normal. In people without psoriasis, skin cells shed naturally over a few weeks. but in people with psoriasis, the process happens over the course of just a few days.  This accelerated shedding of the skin cells cause patches of raised, reddened skin to appear. Which in turn, creates an uncomfortable itching effect for the sufferer. Psoriasis is a non-curable condition that needs to be controlled and managed. What Causes...

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Salon Social Distancing - Make Every Inch Count!

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Salon Social Distancing - Make Every Inch Count!

In these social distance times you have to make every inch of your salon count. So what better way than to install a Sol-Rapide Vertical Leg Tanner sunbed which provides more profit per square inch than any other sunbed. More Profit Electronic ballasts ensure super efficient running cost and long lamp life. Less Space The footprint of the sunbed is just 33" x 26" (830mm x 630mm) and the power requirements are just a single 13 amp plug! So if you have a vibra-step which is no longer paying its way, the Sol-Rapide Vertical Leg Tanner would be the perfect...

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Could Vitamin D fight Covid-19?

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Could Vitamin D fight Covid-19?

Could Vitamin D fight Covid-19?  The Mail on Sunday have reported that scientists are investigating a potential link between Corona virus survivors and their levels of Vitamin D. A ten-week trial involving 200 Covid-19 patients will seek to establish if the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ can help fight the virus. It is a well known fact that Vitamin D is essential for a healthy immune system. And the best source of Vitamin D is UV light which are the rays produced by both the sun and tanning beds that tan the skin.  Dr Jenna Macciochi of the University of Sussex has been...

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