Mayo Clinics take away (Dha and sunless tanning products)

This article points out that spray tanning in no way means you have any protection from the UV rays when exposed to the sun. It is important to remember that even though you will look naturally sun-kissed from your spray tan, you're still in your skin. Protect it! 

Sunless tanning pills are on the rise but the risk may not be worth it. Canthaxanthin, an unsafe color additive (being ingested) especially in large amounts and it's risks could causes liver damage, impaired vision, skin discoloration and/or hives. 

As far as spray tanning and airbrushing goes- dihydroxyacetone also known as DHA (the active ingredient in spray tan solutions that temporarily darkens our skin through the spray tanning process) has been approved for external application but also suggests that DHA should not be inhaled, ingested or applied to certain mucous membrane areas. For areas like our lips, noses and around our eyes, we need to be cautious because findings and research over the ingestion of DHA is still in early stages. This is why we provide goggles, nose plugs and lip balm. Always pick a spray artist willing to do these things for you. These are great ways to help keep DHA where we know it is safe(r). 

Thank you for reading tan fam! Xo

For tips on applying sunless tanning lotion and more on this article, click here