Are Fake Tans Safe?

Topical sunless tanning products are generally considered safe alternatives to sunbathing, as long as they're used as directed. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved DHA for external application to the skin.

Can you get skin cancer from fake tan?

Do fake and spray tans cause cancer? No, using a fake or spray tan according as directed on the product packaging does not cause cancer. But it's important to remember that neither a fake tan nor a sun tan will protect your skin from too much UV, which can cause melanoma skin cancer.

Can fake tan damage your skin?

The consensus from dermatologists and other experts seems to be that fake tanning products won't harm your skin (as long as you take care not to inhale or ingest the spray). And the good news is that fake tans have come a long way since the streaky orange shins of the 90's!