Is it safe to use Neutrogena sunless tanning lotions or sprays now that I am 8 months pregnant?

Answer 1

"The debate over whether sunless tanners are safe to use during pregnancy isn't finished yet. The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active ingredient, dihydroxyacetone or DHA, is able to penetrate the skin. The indications are that it cannot. But some doctors ask their pregnant patients not to use sunless tanners in the first trimester to play it safe. Therefore, you should ask your doctor.

If DHA could penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream, there is no doubt that would be undesirable. Of course, it wouldn't be undesirable just during pregnancy, but at any time. DHA has been in use as a cosmetic ingredient in the U.S. since 1960 and no problems have ever been reported concerning DHA penetrating the skin, or causing problems during pregnancy. The reason concern remains is that advances have been made in the cosmetic industry in developing ingredients that help other ingredients to penetrate the skin better. This applies not only to sunless tanners but moisturizers and other products."

Answer 2

Spray tans seem so fake. go out and purchase some make up. Blush continually makes all of us seem extra effective. Or, the money you've been going to spend on tanning, get your self a make over. good success with the baby and Merry Christmas.

Answer 3

I wouldn't use anything unless it was necessary and sunless tanning is NOT necessary. Any chemical that you use will go in to your blood stream and get to the baby, why take chances??

Answer 4

I hope you know your baby won't care if you are tanned or not! Why would you introduce more chemicals to the baby?

Answer 5

allways call and just check with your doctor you can ask these questions over the phone usrally they will have there nurse call you back if they are unable to speak with them right away

but I did I just never put it on my stomach just on my legs arms face and upper chest not on the breasts