DHA is listed in the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as a color additive for use in imparting color to the human body. However, its use in cosmetics – including sunless “tanning” products – is restricted to external application. According to CFR, “externally applied” cosmetics are those “applied only to external parts of the body and not to the lips or any body surface covered by mucous membrane” (21 CFR 70.3v). This product does not contain a sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn.
● DHA reacts with the skin’s amino acids resulting in a “tan” similar looking to that achieved by the sun. The darker you can tan naturally, the darker you can tan with a spray tan. Like most cosmetics, avoid exposure to the eyes, lips, and other parts of the body covered with a mucous membrane. This should be accomplished by the following the staff’s breathing instructions as to avoid inhaling or ingesting the sunless product.
● Be advised there may be a small percentage of individuals whose skin does not react favorably to spray tanning. Some medications such as birth control pills, hormone replacement medications, or antibiotics may alter your tan. Please consult with your technician if you have any questions.