Green Tip: Spray-On Tans Safe?

Just  because things are available on the market  does it mean they've been very carefully evaluated, and that  they're safe? Turns out, not so much.

SELF TANNING PRODUCTS AND THE DHA ISSUE

The active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), has the potential to cause genetic alterations and DNA damage, according to a panel of medical experts who reviewed 10 of the most-current publicly available scientific studies on DHA for ABC News, including a federal report ABC News obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.

Six medical experts in areas ranging across the fields of dermatology, toxicology and pulmonary medicine said they "have concerns" after reviewing the literature and reports about DHA, the main chemical in the popular "spray-on" tan, which has conventionally been referred to as the "safe" alternative to tanning under ultraviolet lights.


Read more HERE and view the video from ABC News, below.

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