Sunless tanning—is it worth it? After we realized that basking in the sun at the beach to get that coveted bronze tan put us at great risk for skin cancer, tanning salons and now sunless tanning pills have increased in popularity. But are they as safe as we thought?
Due to all the controversy surrounding tanning salons questioning their safety, sunless tanning pills entered the market. The FDA has deemed the sunless tanning “pills” unsafe and a possible threat to your health. Little information regarding the ingredients of these pills is found. If this new miracle pill is to give you a sun bronzed look, it would have to include caretenoid pigments or tyrosine, but neither is found in the pill.
Caretenoid pigments and tyrosine cause the skin pigmentation to alter producing the sun baked look. For some that have tried the pill, reports of skin turning orange and uneven blotchiness in areas or no effect in other areas is common. The amount of caretenoid needed to color our skin has been deemed dangerous by the FDA. The other ingredient, tyrosine, is a non-essential amino acid that helps the skin cells produce melanin. Melanin is a naturally occurring element in our bodies and there is no need to take supplements for it.
Having a great tan is nice, but is it worth it?
There are healthy options to consider before putting yourself at risk for skin cancer or taking non-effective pills. Your doctor may recommend the best option for you.
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