When taken in large amounts, canthaxanthin can turn your skin orange or brown and cause hives, liver damage and impaired vision. Topical sunless tanning products are generally considered safe alternatives to sunbathing, as long as they're used as directed. However, the FDA states that DHA shouldn't be inhaled or applied to areas covered by mucous membranes, including the lips, nose or areas around the eyes because the risks of doing so are unknown.
If you're using a sunless tanning product at home, follow the directions on the label and don't get the product in your eyes, nose or mouth. If you're going to a sunless tanning booth, ask how your eyes, mouth, nose and ears will be protected and how you will be protected from inhaling the tanning spray.
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Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Fake tan does not protect your skin from sun damage at all. Some fake tanning products claim to have SPF protection, but like other sunscreens, this will fade within a few hours.
You can still tan and burn through a fake tan, so you should protect your skin by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen when going out into the sun.
Understanding how fake tanners work will allow you to decide if they are the right product for you, and how you can further protect your skin when using one.
Fake tanning products are such a great alternative to sitting out in the sun and damaging your skin, and most fake tanning products can be used at home. However, just because they are safer than sun tanning, it does not mean that they are completely safe. The active ingredient in fake tanners, DHA, can cause some damage to the skin, so being wary of the chemical reaction, and knowing the ways to protect your skin from any damage, can help you make the most of fake tan products , while still ensuring your skin is kept healthy.
I've loved tanning ever since I was pretty young. I realized over time that If I wanted to maintain a beautiful bronze glow, and not damage my skin, I'd have to learn to use self-tanners.
This blog is a place for me to share everything I've learned! Curious what my absolute favorite self-tanner is?
Find out here. Please see my disclosure to learn more. Kate I've loved tanning ever since I was pretty young. I definitely do not miss those days in organic chem! This reminds me, I should tan my white legs! Will sunscreen with zinc completely neutralize the risk? Essentially it creates chemicals in your skin that are unstable in UV light. Sunscreen will almost completely cancel this effect out! And you made the explanation so easy to understand.
Thank you for the information. Wow, this was a really interesting read and very informative! Sunless tanning is an excellent alternative to tanning in the sun or in a tanning bed.
It certainly is less risky and can even produce better results at a much faster rate. It was really cool learning about how it works from a scientific standpoint! Awesome post! Myth busting time! The sun actually just stimulates the Vitamin D production in your skin, and that is exactly what our product does as well!
When you apply our Purity Vitamins range, your skin will feel moisturized, which will improve the quality of your tan and make it last longer — and, as we now know, the better your glow, the better you feel. In the same way that your skin health and emotions are linked, your sense of smell and your wellbeing are too. Does the fresh, s easide scent transport you to a t ropical oasis? At St. Tropez , we wanted to create a scent that would encourage happiness when the product was applied.
Tropez we want that gone. To make the most of that feel-good emotion every day, sticking to a healthy routine is best. As such, applying skincare or putting on self-tan regularly can make you feel calmer and boost your mood.
So, how does fake tan work? T he science behind self tan is this: looking good i s about feeling good, and a steady tanning and skincare regime with high quality, beautifully-fragranced products gives you the feel-good factor you need to be happier and more confident.
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