We know this is bad news for those of you who thought of spray-tanning as a safe alternative to UV exposure, but the active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (or DHA), can cause genetic mutation and DNA damage. A panel of experts from the fields of dermatology, toxicology, and pulmonary medicine told ABC News of the dangers found when tested on cells and non-human organisms. Click ahead to read more about the disappointing discovery and try to avoid the tanning salon.
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