The Ultraviolet Tide
Life is tough, but so are you! Join Low Ultraviolet every Tuesday for a healthy dose of skincare tips and tricks, lifestyle advice, and skin cancer + melanoma advocacy, all rolled into one weekly podcast. Low Ultraviolet's CEO and founder, Erica Feggeler hosts the show. Outshine skin cancer.
The Ultraviolet Tide
Latest Episodes
Episode 5: Bottled Sunshine: The Rise of Self-Tanning
For decades, getting a tan meant getting UV exposure, but what if you could get the glow without the sun?In this episode of Burnt Truths, we trace the rise of self-tanning, from a scientific accident in the 1950s to today's nearly $2 bil...
Episode 4: The Truth Behind the Industry That Burned Us
As scientific evidence mounted and public attitudes toward indoor tanning began to shift, the industry faced a problem: how do you keep selling a product when consumers are becoming increasingly aware of its risks?In this episode of ...
Episode 3: The Glow That Bites Back
For decades, science has warned us about the dangers of ultraviolet radiation. In 2009, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified both UV radiation and indoor tanning devices as Group 1 carcinogens, the same category as tobacco...
Episode 2: The Rise of the “Glow-Up” Obsession
Step into the glowing blue booths of the 2000s. From mall salons to reality TV, we explore the founding story of tanning beds, how they became a pop culture phenomenon, and why the glow was never just skin deep. Plus, hear firsthand...
Episode 1: The "Bronze" Age: How Sun-Kissed Became Synonymous with Beautiful
Before there was the “Hot Girl Summer,” there was Coco Chanel's accidental tan that changed beauty forever.In this first episode of Burnt Truths: Uncovering the Shady Side of Getting Sun-Kissed, we trace the cultural evolution o...