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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a natural self tanner?
Most self tanners, including natural options, use dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a colorless chemical that is made by fermenting plant sugars, to simulate a tan. DHA binds to the proteins in the dead skin cells that make up the outer layer of your skin and causes them to gently darken.
Is Eco Tan chemical free?
They are Accredited Toxic Free by Safe Cosmetics Australia. They believe in a toxic-free approach and create products that contain no hidden nasty chemicals.
Are there any fake tanning ingredients I should avoid?
While fake tan is considered safe, self-tanners are definitely not created equal. Some contain harsh ingredients, cheap chemicals and allergens which can irritate the skin:
Mineral oil – a derivative of petroleum, mineral oil is comedogenic* and can be carcinogenic. It's used because it's a cheap carrier, creates slip and assists with spreadability. However, it’s best avoided.
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate – this mouthful of as ingredient masquerades as a ‘natural preservative’ and in high concentrations is a skin and eye irritant. It's also been found to contain formaldehyde (added during processing) and may break down into formaldehyde once it has permeated the skin.
Amyl acetate – an ingredient used in the dry-cleaning business. Need we say more?
Octyl stearate – another irritant, this ingredient is also comedogenic.
Isopropyl myristate – also comedogenic, isopropyl myristate may bind to nitrates in the body... nitrates are carcinogenic.
Artificial fragrances and colours – many fragrances used in tanning products are created from petrochemicals and many chemicals used to create scents are known carcinogens (e.g. methylene chloride).
*Which means it can clog pores and trigger breakouts.
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