| Great news for the fake tan lovers, if you want | | | | protection is needed. If the salon does not provide |
| to add to your natural pregnant glow the | | | | the needed protection, it is recommended that |
| self-tanners are perfect. These also can help to | | | | you receive the service elsewhere. |
| increase your self-esteem by providing a health | | | | Sunless tanners use DHA (dihydroxyacetone) to |
| glow, especially during the spring and summer | | | | temporarily color skin. DHA is a safe ingredient for |
| months. | | | | skin. DHA is considered safe for pregnant women. |
| The safer alternative to outdoor tanning is the | | | | One concern is whether the active ingredient, |
| spray or lotion self-tanners that are considered to | | | | dihydroxyacetone (DHA), is able to penetrate the |
| be safe. Sunless tanners do not protect from the | | | | skin. To err on the side of safety, it is suggested |
| sun's UV rays, and additional sunscreen should be | | | | that expecting mothers wait until after the first |
| used. | | | | trimester to use any type of self-tanners. |
| These products actually stain the skin rather than | | | | During pregnancy some women find that due to |
| absorb into the bloodstream. The risks have not | | | | increased hormones in their system, the smell is |
| been scientifically tested, but the sugar and | | | | too overbearing and tend to steer clear of these |
| mineral based ingredients are an indication that | | | | types of products. Due to hypersensitivity it |
| there are little or no risks involved. With the | | | | might also be possible that these self-tanners |
| increased concerns for skin cancer spray and | | | | could cause skin irritation. A test should be done in |
| lotion self-tanning products have become more | | | | an unnoticeable area 24 hours before applying to |
| popular as the safer tanning solution. | | | | the entire body. |
| The salon spray on tanners are acceptable; as | | | | Bronzing powders are another safe alternative for |
| long as the salon provides protection for your | | | | a healthy glow if you are not able to tolerate self |
| eyes, nose, ears and mouth to prevent inhalation | | | | tanning lotions and sprays. |
| of the product. The DHA in salon sprays have not | | | | If there are questions or concerns talk to your |
| been completely tested; therefore the additional | | | | doctor or OB-GYN. |