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Pregnancy Spray Tan Consent Form
It's safe for you to use most fake tans during pregnancy. The only products you may need to be careful with
are tans that are sprayed on, particularly in a booth.
Fake tans have become popular as we are now more aware of the risks associated with sunbathing and
sunbeds. You can buy fake tans as sprays, mousses, creams and wipes.
The active ingredient in fake tan is dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA is a type of sugar. It's non-toxic
and works by interacting with the protein of the skin cells in the top layer of your skin. In this layer,
the skins cells are dead.
The chemical reaction within these dead cells results in the production of a brown pigment called
melanoidin. Some fake tans also contain an ingredient called erythrulose, which works in the same
way as DHA.
DHA and erythrulose won't harm your baby if you use them as a mousse, cream or wipe. When
rubbed onto your skin, DHA and erythrulose don’t go beyond the top cell layer. This means they
aren’t absorbed into your system. As your skin is constantly renewing itself, the fake tan fades as the
skins cells are shed.
However, if you use a fake tan spray or a spray-tanning booth, then you may inhale some of the
DHA or erythrulose. We don’t know how it will affect you or your baby if you inhale the chemicals.
To be on the safe side during pregnancy, try to stick with fake tans that you can apply by rubbing,
not spraying. If you do want to use a spray, make sure the room is well aired and that you use a face
mask to eliminate the inhalation of tanning mist.
It’s also worth bearing in mind that fake tans can occasionally cause allergic reactions. You may not
have had a reaction to fake tan before, but your skin can become more sensitive in pregnancy
because of hormone level changes.
In most cases this is extremely uncommon however your safety is very important to us and we
always want to keep your safety and the safety of your baby in mind
I consent to having a light spray tan with the use of a face mask during my pregnancy
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