You’ve heard a lot of talk surrounding clean beauty over the past decade, but it’s even more prevalent now. As we step into summer, tanning and glowing skin are likely on the brain, but at what cost? Self-tanners are a quick and easy fix for adding some radiance to your skin, but protection always comes first. As self-tanners continue to evolve, we’ve seen more clean and organic options hit the market and it’s important to discuss why these should hit your vanity and your skin
Why clean self-tanners?
Like with every other beauty product, ingredients are important. When it comes to self-tanners (and gradually shifting the natural tone of your skin for a healthy glow) the safest ingredients don’t always make the cut. You’ll often find complex ingredients across self-tanners that aren’t ideal for your skin, and most consumers don’t know what their purpose is. However, one ingredient that is usually seen across all formulas is dihydroxyacetone (DHA).
DHA doesn’t pose any health concerns according to several studies and research, and the colorless compound is formed through fermentation and amino acids in your skin. The result? The temporary glow that most people look for in self-tanning products. DHA is also FDA-approved, and up to par with EU product standards as well. In even better news, we’re seeing more self-tanners with naturally derived DHA, which makes the cause for chemicals less of a concern. However, these aren’t always easy to find so we did the job for you.
