Protect Yourself From The Dangers Of Spray Tanning

Spray tanning has gained a lot of popularity in recent years. People are opting for this particular sunless tanning method for a number of reasons.

People are electing to do so because they believe that spray tanning is safe. While there is some merit to this, the fact is, it is not completely true.

The FDA is on record stating that the main active ingredient in spray tanning solution is safe when applied directly on the skin. This statement has given people a false sense of security.

While dihydroxyacetone is in fact safe when used on the skin, it is however unsafe when it comes into contact with the face. Especially when it is inhaled or when it penetrates the eyes.

The FDA has advised tanners to put on eye goggles and nose plugs when entering spray tanning booths. This advice is often ignored because tanning salons are not regulated by the FDA.

Another troubling aspect is that spray tanning solutions also include other chemicals that are very potent and dangerous to the health of people. Chemicals such as mercury are sometimes used and mercury is indeed dangerous.

Sadly this information is brushed aside because people have settled for the belief that sunless tanning is safe.

And it could very well be but precaution most be exercised. Reading the label and understanding what chemicals are inside is very important.

Following the FDA advice to wear protective eye goggles and to protect your lips is vital to safety. As is avoiding inhalation of the fumes generated by the tanning solution.

The more knowledge a person gains the less likely they will put their health at risk. We can’t expect tanning salons to care for our health, their primary goal is to generate income.

Follow common sense and you’ll be fine. And after all common sense is that a synthetic product is almost never a safer alternative to something natural.

Yes, too much sun can be very bad for you but believing that spray tanning is the safer alternative is not totally correct.

The fact is spray tanning is relatively new and it will take many years until will fully understand any repercussions from this sort of tanning.

The best advice for the meantime is to be careful when getting a sunless tan. Follow the advice of the FDA whenever you enter a spray tanning booth.