Should I Avoid Spray Tans During Pregnancy?

It's generally considered safe to use fake tan creams and lotions during pregnancy. But it's probably best to avoid spray tans, because the effects of inhaling the spray are not known.

Is spray tan safe in third trimester?

Spray tanners or sunless tanners contain dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, which may be absorbed into your bloodstream either through your skin or by inhaling the spray. The effects of DHA on the pregnancy are simply not known — but it hasn't been proven to be safe in pregnancy.

Is it okay to tan while pregnant?

Is Tanning Safe During Pregnancy? There's no clear evidence that tanning — either outside or in a tanning bed — will directly harm your baby-to-be. Whether you tan outside or inside, the ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the same, although in a tanning bed it's more concentrated.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.