In American culture, suntans are valued and highly desirable for men and women of all ages. People spend countless hours sunbathing, or "laying out," in the sun every day. The dangers of overexposure to the sun's ultraviolet UVB and UVA rays are well-known and well-documented. This compels many people to seek alternative ways to achieve that healthy, outdoorsy-looking skin tone. There are many sunless tanning products available including lotions, creams and pills. Also, many salons offer mist- or spray-on sunless tanning services. However, whether this method is dangerous or not is largely unknown.
How does sunless tanning work?
Sunless tanning products usually contain the active ingredient DHA, or dihydroxyacetone. When this chemical comes in contact with your dead skin cells, it will react by darkening temporarily. Therefore, as your dead skin cells shed, the color will fade away. This chemical does not actually protect you from the sun, so it is advisable to still apply sun screen.
Is is safe to get a "fake tan"?
When you get a spray tan at a salon, they will usually apply it all over your body so that you have an even tan. Keep in mind that your face is a delicate area with many exposed orifices. You could easily ingest or absorb the sunless tanning product into your eyes, mouth, nose or ears. Furthermore, it is very difficult to hold your breath for the duration of the treatment.
Additionally, everyone should sample a small portion of their skin before having spray tan applied to their entire body. If you have an allergic reaction to the spray tan, it would be much better to find out by testing a small section of skin rather than having a reaction across your entire body.
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If you or someone you know is exhibiting signs of illness or injury from a salon spray-on sunless tan, you may be due compensation for your injury. For more information about the legal issues at stake, call the Chicago injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., today.
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