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The History of Tanning

The History of Tanning

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Nowadays, there are hundreds of ways society is trying to get tan and darken their skin. From tracking the UV on our weather apps in the summer to utilizing indoor tanning salons during the winter, it has become a mission to chase UV rays to get the ultimate tan. For those who choose to stray away from UV exposure, the fake tan business has been booming now more than ever. Spray tans, at-home foam tanning mixtures and facial tan mists are all common ways to get a topical tan these days. Some even go as far as injecting peptides like Melanotan 1 and Melanotan 2 for a sleek tan look without exposure to the sun. 

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A State College Study Abroad

A State College Study Abroad

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As a part of many Penn State experiences, or even just a college experience, it is not uncommon to see students go abroad. Whether it be for a semester, maymester or one of Penn State’s embedded course programs that allow students to go abroad for short breaks, the experience of study abroad has become very common. 

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