Can self-tanning lotions be used during pregnancy?
The American Pregnancy Association notes that tanning lotions may be the best tanning option for pregnant women. This is because tanning beds or conventional beach tanning both pose the risk of sunburn, worsened chloasma (the dark spots that appear on the skin during pregnancy) and overheating due to raised body temperature. According to Sandra Johnson, a dermatologist and expert contributor to BabyCenter.com, the ingredients in tanning lotions will do no harm to a pregnant woman or her developing baby since the effects of the lotions are superficial.
