Airbrush Tanning - Is it safe??

Recently, there have been some concerns in the media about the use of DHA for airbrush tanning, and whether or not it is potentially harmful to your health. At Advanced Body Care, we are committed to your health, so we want to clear up any confusion you may have with airbrush tanning safety.

The most important thing to remember is that, when used according to FDA guidelines, DHA is perfectly safe. DHA has been FDA approved for years for external application. What has recently come into question is what happens if the product gets into your eyes, mucous membranes, is inhaled or ingested?  Here is what the FDA says about that;

The FDA advises asking the following questions when considering commercial facilities where DHA is applied by spraying or misting:

• Are consumers protected from exposure in the entire area of the eyes, in addition to the eyes themselves?
• Are consumers protected from exposure on the lips and all parts of the body covered by mucous membrane?
• Are consumers protected from internal exposure caused by inhaling or ingesting the product?

We have always had the proper protection available to our airbrush tanning clients. Going forward, we will offer every client the following options; 

• Goggles or Wink-Ease to keep the product out of the eye area.

• Vaseline to use as a barrier on the lips to keep the product out of the mouth.

• Nose filters or dust masks to keep from inhaling the solution.

Remember, the FDA hasn't issued any statements to say the that DHA is dangerous when it is ingested. But, we can take these precautions to make sure that you have a safe airbrush tanning experience.