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Artificial sunburn leads to infertility
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Recently it became known that women who use artificial tan to create a tanned body, subsequently have fertile problems. Since this product includes chemicals that can affect the ability of a woman to become pregnant. Women who use artificial sunburn, have an increased risk of infertility and the birth of children with congenital defects.
Although previously artificial sunburn was considered a safe alternative to sunburn, however, this cosmetic product products may contain a "cocktail" of chemicals that can lead to cancer. Artificial tanning often contains carcinogens, including formaldehyde and nitrosamines, as well as chemicals that irritate the skin and lead to allergies, diabetes, obesity and fertility problems. This is especially true for women who use artificial tan regularly.
The active ingredient of this agent is dihydroxyacetone, which reacts with amino acids on the skin, creating the appearance of a tanned body. When an artificial tan is sprayed onto the body, it is absorbed into the blood. Scientists say that this can lead to DNA damage and cause the formation of cancer cells. They also argue that the components that make up artificial sunburn can lead to asthma and other lung diseases, for example, emphysema.
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