Hi beautiful tri-state mamas -
I am 15 weeks pregnant and already stressing about the summer weddings I have on my calendar! I'm fine with being the size of a house, if that means a big, healthy baby is growing inside of me, but I am wondering about the safety of spray tanners. Any verdict out there if they are good or bad or great or stupid??
I found this bit in Today's Parent, which is somewhat positive for self-tanners but not convincing. Any thoughts?
Today's Parent "Of course you’re glowing, but now that the good weather is here, maybe you’re looking for a bit more colour without exposing yourself to the sun. There is a whole host of bronzers and self-tanners on the market — but are they safe?"
"The answer: a qualified probably."
"According to both Rajan and Cohen, there are no studies to suggest self-tanners pose any risk to pregnant women. The tan you get from using self-tanning products comes from ingredients that react naturally with proteins in the upper layer of the skin. The results are temporary, as the outer layer is continually sloughing off."
"The active ingredient in most of these products is dihydroxyacetone(DHA), and none of the DHA reaches the bloodstream. That said, Cohen also believes, “If you don’t have to put extra chemicals on your body, then don’t.”
I am 15 weeks pregnant and already stressing about the summer weddings I have on my calendar! I'm fine with being the size of a house, if that means a big, healthy baby is growing inside of me, but I am wondering about the safety of spray tanners. Any verdict out there if they are good or bad or great or stupid??
I found this bit in Today's Parent, which is somewhat positive for self-tanners but not convincing. Any thoughts?
Today's Parent "Of course you’re glowing, but now that the good weather is here, maybe you’re looking for a bit more colour without exposing yourself to the sun. There is a whole host of bronzers and self-tanners on the market — but are they safe?"
"The answer: a qualified probably."
"According to both Rajan and Cohen, there are no studies to suggest self-tanners pose any risk to pregnant women. The tan you get from using self-tanning products comes from ingredients that react naturally with proteins in the upper layer of the skin. The results are temporary, as the outer layer is continually sloughing off."
"The active ingredient in most of these products is dihydroxyacetone(DHA), and none of the DHA reaches the bloodstream. That said, Cohen also believes, “If you don’t have to put extra chemicals on your body, then don’t.”
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