The ingredients in self-tanning lotions, creams, and foams are harmless, so it's fine to use them during pregnancy. These products are basically dyes that stay on the surface of your skin and won't harm your developing baby. Dihydroxyacetone DHA , the active ingredient that makes your skin darker, often comes from plant sources like sugar beets or sugar cane and was approved by the FDA in the s. While there haven't been studies on the impact of dihydroxyacetone on unborn babies, a negligible amount is absorbed into your system when you use it on your skin, so experts say it's okay to use while pregnant.
And self-tanners have improved dramatically in recent years, so you can get that sun-kissed glow without worrying whether you'll end up looking like an extra from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It's best to avoid getting a spray tan while pregnant. Spray tans at a salon use products with a higher concentration of dihydroxyacetone than over-the-counter products, which are applied through an aerosolized spray.
Because it's dispensed through a spray, you're much more likely to inhale fumes when in a spray-tanning booth, which may not be safe for you or your baby — according to the FDA, the risks of inhaling DHA are unknown. Tanning beds pose the same dangers as the sun: They emit ultraviolet UV radiation, which causes skin cancer. Don't believe anyone who tells you that because tanning booths emit only UVA rays, they're not hazardous to your health.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, just one indoor tanning session using a bed, booth, or sun lamp can increase your risk of getting skin cancer, including melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. Melanoma is the only type of cancer that can spread to the placenta, which means it's the only type of cancer that can be passed to your unborn baby. Lying in a tanning bed can also raise your body temperature to a level that may be dangerous for your baby, particularly during your first trimester.
Having an elevated body temperature during pregnancy — that is, above degrees Fahrenheit, which can happen in a tanning bed, hot tub , or sauna — can raise the risk of birth defects.
And then there's the concern that after about 20 weeks, due to the position and size of your uterus, lying on your back too long could restrict blood return to your heart and thus restrict the flow back to your baby as well. If this happens, you'll feel lightheaded. Finally, yet one more downside to tanning: Pregnant women with sensitive skin who expose themselves to UV rays — whether from tanning beds or the sun — may be more prone to melasma , those dark splotches that can appear on the face and occasionally the arms during pregnancy.
It isn't safe to tan the old-fashioned way — by sitting out in the sun for a long time — either. Extended exposure to UV rays from the sun increases your risk of skin cancer including melanoma. It's a good idea to get your doctor's take before deciding what's right for you.
Can I use tanning beds or self-tanner while I'm pregnant? July 02, Save Pin FB More. Q: Can I use tanning beds or self-tanner while I'm pregnant? Be the first to comment! No comments yet. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Dark, irregular patches of skin called chloasma sometimes appear on your face.
This can be a sign your skin will react more strongly to UV rays. If you sunbathe or use a sunbed, the dark patches are likely to increase. Direct and prolonged exposure to UV light also carries the risk of overheating for both you and your unborn baby. There is currently no clear evidence about the effect of UV rays from sunbeds on an unborn baby. Some studies have suggested there may be a link between increased UV rays and folic acid deficiency. This is because UV rays can break down folic acid.
Folic acid is very important in the development of the baby's neural system brain and spinal cord , which is formed during the first trimester of pregnancy weeks 1 to You should therefore increase your folic acid intake during this period. It's generally considered safe to use fake tan creams and lotions during pregnancy. The active ingredient in fake tan is dihydroxyacetone DHA. This is a non-toxic substance that reacts with cells in the outermost layer of the skin and produces a brown pigment colour called melanoidin.
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