Safe Summer Glow During Pregnancy: Sunless Tanning Options

Question
im 11 weeks pregnant and wondering what i can do to not look like i white glob for summer. Can i sun bathe? can i go to one of those spray on tan salons? Can i use at home bronzer lotions? whats safe and whats not? Please help.
Thank you
Ash'Leigh

Answer
We do not recommend sunbathing without the use of sun blocker during pregnancy. Your skin is very sensitive and you can get dermatoses throughout pregnancy if you are not careful. You can, of course, go to the beach or to a pool but use sunscreen. Depending on the preparation, you have to be careful of any spray or bronzer litions. Read the ingredients and check with your doctor. Tanning salons are fine, but they usually do not filter the UV rays and you, yourself, can get a bad burn. The baby will not be affected.