5 Beauty Products to Avoid During Pregnancy

With a baby on the way, you'll probably have to change your regular beauty routine. See which everyday products can be harmful when you're expecting. From our friends at BellaSugar

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Self Tanner or Spray Tanning

Since dihydroxyacetone (aka DHA, the main ingredient in chemical self tanner) hasn't been in the mainstream market long enough, we don't know whether it gets absorbed into the bloodstream. However, there are some indications that DHA may be a cause of DNA damage. Because of this, it is best to avoid any self-tanning products, including spray tanner (which is easily inhaled), until more research can be done.

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