Using A Self Tan Product All Through Pregnancy

By Haywood Hunter


A self tan product is often used by ladies, and by men as well, to create a natural-looking tan without the need to suntan. The products are useful to someone who is worried about the damaging effects of the sun's UV rays. This worry is not unfounded, as it has been proven that the sun can dehydrate the skin, cause wrinkles and dark spots, and can even cause skin cancer. A good result can be achieved with a self tan product.



For expectant women, there is the need to still feel beautiful and self tan product is a quick escape. With many available options in the market, it is important to consider the safety of both the mother as a direct user and the developing fetus.

Dermatologists have proven that the use of self tan product is harmless during pregnancy as they are basically dyes on the skin surface. Of all the products available today, tanning beds have had considerable discussions as they work the same way as the sun, emitting similar UV rays with the same effects of long durations of exposure.



Sunbeds have not been found to be damaging to a unborn child. The mother should still be careful though, as if they are used too often there could be a variety of health problems that are caused that could end up affecting the placenta. If this happens, there will be an effect on the unborn child. A self tan product, however, will not be damaging to the health of the mother or baby.

A sunbed is also very hot, and these intense temperatures are not advised for a baby in its first stages of growth. A self tan product produces no heat, and therefore will not increase or decrease the temperature of the baby. An expecting mother may also not like to lie flat for long durations. Lying in this way is not good for the baby either, as the mother's blood flow is hampered.

Self tan product use has still been considered a safer way for pregnant women to get a skin glow if one chooses to use sprays and self tanning lotions. These are considered safe for use on the skin and since they do not protect against UV rays, sun screen can also be use hand in hand with such products. Sprays and lotions only stain the skin and cannot be absorbed into the body and can therefore be washed away after they serve their purpose.

Sprays are not supposed to be used inside the body and therefore user should exercise caution by covering the eyes and the nose during application. The biggest concern with such products is the use of the main ingredient DHA (dihydroxyacetone) on the skin pregnancy notwithstanding. It is therefore best and safe to use self tan product professionally at least for the first few months of pregnancy which are considered the most sensitive and important in a fetus' development.

Credited to heightened hormonal activity within a woman's system, the smell produced by such self tan product can be overwhelming and those pregnant tend to stay away from using them. Also, hyper-sensitivity can lead to skin irritation when these products are used. A pregnant woman should use the self tan product on a discreet location of the skin a day before using it over her body.




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