Comments on: California Spray Tan at Sunset Tan

By: Michele

Michele — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:46:16 +0000

i just googled this as was thinking of having one done today. i usually use Clarins fake tan but someone is offering a spray tan. I was going on holiday with someone who went for a spray tan and an hour later they threw up for 24 hours! It was an extreme reaction and reading the other ones here I think I will stick to tanning cream but might have the skin test as if she does spray me it is by hand.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:32:39 +0000

I did at home spray tanning twice in 2 weeks, the fumes were pretty intense. It has made me very ill, going on the fifth day of heavy fatigue, dizziness, nasal congestion. Symptoms very similiar to mold allergy. I am sure it was from the neutrogena spray tan I used. Watery itchy eyes..the whole deal. Flu like yet no fever or body aches. If iam not considerably better by tomorrow I will see a doctor. Take every precaution not to inhale these fumes a AT all!! I’m scared to death as to what damage I may have caused.

By: Jessica Roche

Jessica Roche — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:47:04 +0000

I had a spray tan this week, I usually feel quite dirty and can’t wait to get it off, often having trouble sleeping. This time I felt quite sick after my tan and threw up into the night. I didn’t have anything much to eat that day so pretty sure it wasn’t the food. Has anyone else had this?, or I might just be quite sensitive to the chemicals.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:43:54 +0000

Spray tanning is NOT approved by the FDA. Lotions are.

By: Sony

Sony — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:35:46 +0000

Spray tanning is NOT approved by the FDA. DHA is approved in lotions. And yes there are ALOT of chemicals in the solution that can and more likely will make some people sick. There have been adverse reactions reported to the FDA. If anyone does have a reaction to spray tanning it should be reported immediately.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:47:09 +0000

I love my spray tan results but I’m wondering if it made me sick or it’s just an odd coincidence. I’ve done it 3 times over a two year period, 2 of the three times I got flu like symptoms for about 12 hours. After getting a spray tan this past week, I actually vomited all day Saturday. I’m really hoping it was just a bug but it seems odd that it has happened two out of the three times I’ve been sprayed. I’ve been to a different place each time I’ve sprayed. The time I did not get sick I noticed the spray was less smelly, less chemicals perhaps? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to the DHA that is in the spray? It is supposed to be safe and it is FDA approved but maybe in the small % of people that should not do it?? I’m hoping I’m wrong but it’s not worth being tan at a wedding or any other time if it makes you physically ill. I’m happy to report that I haven’t found any research to link spray tans or DHA to flu like symptoms so I’m hoping this isn’t the end of my golden brown trick. If anyone can point me in the direction of a good website that reviews side effects or has any personal input, that would be great.

By: jodie

jodie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:17:54 +0000

i dont wont to offend you and i hope u r ok,but i can assure you that NO ONE HAS EVER DIED FROM A SPRAY TAN,but an awfull lot of people HAVE DIED FROM SKIN CANCER ! while im sure your nostril problem MUST BE UNPLEASANT what makes you think ONE SPRAY TAN could do this to you. (easy money perhaps if you tried to sue) ACTIVE INGREDIENTS IN ANY SPRAY TAN ORIGINATE FROM SUGERBEETS/ROOTS AND ARE APPROVED BY THE FDA.THEY HAVE BEEN USED SAFLEY IN MOST COSMETICS FOR OVER 30 YEARS.so please get your facts correct before trying to scare people.

By: Pamm

Pamm — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:23:56 +0000

I went to get a Mystic Tan Spray For All Over. The Spray is cold, & smells bad. It does turn you dark. However is it worth it for the price you pay putting these chemicals into your skin? Here is my story.. When you go get a tanning spray the employees give you goggles & tell you to hold your breath. But what they don’t tell you is to put a nose plug on. Protect your Nose! This spray went up my nose, & it was so nasty smelling, & felt horrible. I got very nauseated from the smell up to 3 days after I still was smelling it. It made my sinuse passages swell shut. It made me so sick I couldn’t get off the couch for 2 days afterwards. The chemical going into my nose, & possibly my lungs caused a bad reaction. Its been 4 weeks since I did this & I have had nothing but problems. I have been extremely fatigued, extremely not myself. I started not sleeping, & have had bad allergies that I have never had before I am now allergic to everything. I cannot get the swelling to go down inside my nose. Swollen shut still. The mystic spray dried my sinuses out like you wouldn’t believe. I am worried that these chemicals from the spray has caused something horrible inside my nasal cavities. I have taking alot of medicines & nose sprays & rinses & nothing has helped. I have been on antibiotics & steroids nothing is helping. My Ent saw nothing on Cat Scan, he is sending me to a neurologist for more test. So be very careful when getting a Spray Tan or this can happen to you. It can cause problems & I do not want anyone to go through what I am going through.. Good Luck

By: Jeni - Savvy Skin

Jeni - Savvy Skin — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:38:16 +0000

Sonja,
I use L’Oreal Sublime Glow for face, and it doesn’t really have any pore-cloggers, and I haven’t had a problem with it. Neutrogena Build-a-tan Face is good too, if they still make that one.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:52:54 +0000

Just wondering if you can recommend any face self tanners that will not cause breakouts.