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Spray tan when pregnant
Is it safe to use self-tanner, spray tan, or a tanning bed while pregnant?
There are safe and unsafe ways to tan while pregnant. Here's what you need to know.
Using self-tanner while pregnant
The ingredients in self-tanning lotions, creams, and foams are harmless, so it's fine to use them during pregnancy.
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These products are basically dyes that stay on the surface of your skin and won't harm your developing baby.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the active ingredient that makes your skin darker, often comes from plant sources like sugar beets or sugar cane and was approved by the FDA in the 1970s. While there haven't been studies on the impact of dihydroxyacetone on unborn babies, a negligible amount is absorbed into your system when you use it on your skin, so experts say it's okay to use while pregnant.
And self-tanners have improved dramatically in recent years, so you can get that sun-kissed glow without worrying whether you'll end up looking like an extra from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.