“No Bull” facts about Airbrush Tanning

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Chapter 5:  Choosing The Right Airbrush Tanning Solution (cont.)

Some states are already working on legislation that prohibits the atomized inhalation of any tanning solution without proper precautionary measures being taken to avoid doing so. It is inevitable that other states will follow suit and eventually the FDA and OSHA will be regulating the application of tanning products atomized by airbrushes or alternative sources.

The worst tanning product that can be used by any consumer is an aerosol sunless tanner. The majority of aerosols are used in closed spaces with poor ventilation such as a bathroom. Most aerosol products are alcohol based solution propelled by isobutane. In addition to being extremely flammable, breathing these vapors can lead to headaches, dizzines, nausea, and a host of other problems. If you read the warnings it says explicitly to be used in a well ventilated area. Yet millions of people on a daily basis ignore these warnings. What is even worse than the consumer not reading or being ignorant of warnings is the salon professional performing the spray on tanning service without proper ventilation and not in accordance with FDA regulations.

The state of Oregon is already shutting down nail art business and revoking the licenses of any business failing to meet their ventilation requirements. Be prepared because this will eventually become an obstacle that will need to be overcome. The solution is to use formulations that contain no VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) such as alcohol or any other ingredients that can be harmful if inhaled or applied to certain parts of the body such as ethoxydiglycol. Ethoxydiglycol is recognized as having the ability to cause corneal damage when coming in contact with the eyes and is a known skin irritant. More importantly it can cause kidney damage from plonged inhalation as well as dizziness, nausea, and gastrointestinal problems. Worse yet, it is an ingredient that is included in ninety-five percent of the available solutions on the market at concentrations between five and ten percent. You should avoid using any product that contains this ingredient. For the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) on this product click here. See for yourself.

Scentual Sun products are 100% organic, water and aloe based and contain no harsh solvents or VOC's to aid in skin penetration. Even our over spray eliminators cannot remove VOC's as they turn to gas when atomized. We use only the finest ingredients and our solutions contain the maximum concentration of DHA recommended by top cosmetic formulators to overcome their inclusion. All of our products are globally approved formulations which means that they include no ingredient deemed harmful by any other country including the US. We are happy to provide ingredient lists and proof of product liability insurance at your request. We suggest that you ask this of any supplier or manufacturer prior to using their products. If they refuse, you should look elsewhere for your products.

Additionally, our clients that have purchased our systems and taken our training are using the products within FDA guidelines. They also have the proper ventilation equipment such as our "Eliminator" series units reducing the risk of inhalation exposure.

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