sunless tan while pregnant?

Question

im 6 weeks pregnant and i want to know if its ok to get a spray tan?
also i would like to know about hair color too.

Answer 1

I colored my hair a few times while pregnant--the reason they say NOT to do it, is because of the odors agrivating your morning sickess.-- the hair colors today are mostly made with natural products and cause no harm to you or unborn baby--you can check with your doctor on that as well. & even bring him/her the box to the product you plan to use.

as for tanning, I've been told an absolute no on that because of the chemicals in it that make you 'tan'. they should only penetrate your outer skin layer--but some go down further and can get to baby.

Answer 2

Do not color your hair while pregnant.
Here is an article for you

If you're like many women....bleaching, dying, or highlighting your hair may be a regular part of your beauty regime. And if you're like most pregnant women, you probably have some hesitation or even a fear about continuing to color your hair while baby is in tow. Although research into the effects of hair coloring on baby's health are still somewhat limited,many experts now contend the dyes are most likely safe and that women needn't be afraid to color their world during pregnancy.



That said, don't be surprised if your doctor still suggests you approach hair coloring with caution. Because the dye is absorbed through the scalp and into the body (it can be identified in urine) some medical experts are hesitant to give carte blanche to hair coloring during all three trimesters. Often, many physicians advise holding off coloring hair with permanent dyes during the first trimester when your baby is undergoing important neurological developments. Coloring can then be resumed in the second or third trimester.



If you color your hair at home, look for products with the fewest number of chemicals and always work in a well-ventilated room, wearing gloves while handling the mixture. If you have your hair done in a salon, request the first appointment in the morning on their least busy day - when you are least likely to suffer excessive chemical exposure.



Hair Coloring Alternatives



If you don't want to take a chance on coloring your whole head of hair, you may want to consider adding highlights - a great way of accenting your color and bringing light to the face, not to mention a little pregnancy glow! Because this process involves applying the chemicals one-half to one-inch from your roots, they don't ever touch your scalp. So, they can't get into your blood stream - which is safe for you and baby. You can also easily allow 8 weeks or more between appointments - minimizing salon exposure.



If you colored your hair before pregnancy, and want to ease up on treatments until after baby is born, look for a semi-permanent dye, containing low or no ammonia, and low or no peroxide. These generally contain fewer harmful chemicals, and work well to blend the different colors of your hair, making "roots" appear less obvious. What can also help: Color enhancing shampoos, designed to deposit temporary color so they can significantly extend the time between hair colorings.



Finally, you can also try a "hair mascara" - tubes filled with temporary color and topped off with a thick mascara-like wand. Because they only coat the outside layer of your hair and don't get anywhere near your scalp, they are very safe to use. The wands are also faster, easier and safer than spray on temporary color -with no fumes to inhale - so they can work great to touch up roots.



For Tanning



Can pregnant or nursing mothers use the St. Tropez spray tan?
The concern some doctors have is over whether or not the active ingredient (DHA) is able to enter the blood stream, indications being that it cannot. DHA only penetrates the top 3 layers of the skin. However, if the client is still concerned they should consult their physician first. FYI: DHA has been used as a cosmetic ingredient in the United States since 1960 and no problems have ever been reported concerning DHA penetrating the skin or causing problems during pregnancy.


CONGRATS!!!!
Hope this helps!!

Answer 3

Hair color.. be careful. Make sure that is DOES NOT have ammonia in it. As for spray tan, these are safe because their are no uv rays. I am 21 weeks prego, and have colored my hair twice already. My doctor said only use hair color that has no ammonia, as it will soak into the skin.

Answer 4

I am 33 weeks pregnant and colour my hair monthly and i use dove fake tan - well its a moisturiser that builds to a tan - my baby is developing well and my ob knows that i do both and does not have a problem.