Employees at tanning salons are extremely tan. I am sure that is an observation that every regular "bed-tanner" has made. However, if you ask them how many times they use the beds, their answer might surprise you. Many of them use spray tanning, a so-called safer way to tan.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but spray tanning is not 100% healthy either. Like any skin care product, it contains chemicals that have not been tested by the Federal Drug Association (FDA). Excessive exposure to these chemicals create allergic reactions such as rashes, swelling, and even flu like symptoms.
Many assume that the spray isn't harmful because of the tested, main ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Its just a brown sugar-like chemical that is the main coloring agent. It does not do any harm to the skin, however is is not supposed to be ingested. Now, think about the spray tanning procedure. The spray has to be ingested through the mouth, nose, eyes, and in some cases the genitals. That does not sound very healthy to me.
Despite all of this, a spray tan is healthier than UV ray tan. So if you must stay tan, here is a video that shows the process and gives great information on how to keep your tan for longer.
http://video.about.com/beauty/Watch-Airbrush-Tanning.htm
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ReplyDeleteAlthough I have never gotten the spray tan personally, I have had friends who have gotten it and one has actually broken out from the spray tan all around the neck area. I do agree that even though it is just a temporary fix to getting tan, it is the healthier way to go because of the fact there is no UV exposure. Honestly, I have never gotten a spray tan because I'm afraid of the orange tint some people come out with. I'm not someone who goes to tanning beds often, but I do feel that when I get a base indoors, I won't burn as much when summer comes and I'm outside all the time. Interesting articles Jessie!
ReplyDeleteJessie I agree 100% with this post that spray tanning is a much safer choice then tanning in UV rays. I wonder though if the solution used in the process is healthy for your skin. I know a lot of body builders who use a lotion before a competition that gives them an extremely dark tan that has not had any side effects so far. Terrific post Jessie!
ReplyDeleteI used to tan all the time. But I've recently stopped all together mostly because all of the your people with skin cancer that have been in the headlines latley. I love the look of sun-kissed skin so I purchase a spray on self tan in a bottle made by nutragena. It works really well and dose not coem out orange, I juat can't see it being very safe eather because of all of the chemicals in it, but I guess it's better than the beds.
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