Many consider getting a spray fake tan safer than using a tanning bed or staying under the sun. A lot of tanning salons have booths that deliver a fine mist of a chemical similar to sugar. There are also at-home alternatives available these days.
What makes the spray fake tan possible is the use of a chemical derived from plants, most of the time sugar cane. Approved by the U. S. FDA for topical application, it is called dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This is the main ingredient in the solution sprayed onto the skin of anyone who wants to enjoy a darker complexion minus the sun. When DHA comes into contact with the skin, in particular the top layer comprised of dead cells, the chemical gets darker in color within a few hours.
What makes the spray fake tan possible is the use of a chemical derived from plants, most of the time sugar cane. Approved by the U. S. FDA for topical application, it is called dihydroxyacetone or DHA. This is the main ingredient in the solution sprayed onto the skin of anyone who wants to enjoy a darker complexion minus the sun. When DHA comes into contact with the skin, in particular the top layer comprised of dead cells, the chemical gets darker in color within a few hours.
