Ubertan more like Ew-bertan!
For some time now, die-hard tanners (mainly in the UK) have been trying to understand the mysterious Ubertan.
For those of you who don’t know what Ubertan is, you’re not alone. But let me tell you what I know and have learned in my research. Ubertan is a nasal spray that claims to enhance your natural tan. How? Good question. No one “nose.”
What we do know is that it seems to do more harm than good! With the promise of a beautiful tan, many people have taken to this technique. The directions are similar to any other nasal spray: hold one nostril closed and spray/inhale up the other…just like you would do with any saline (allergy-relieving, etc.) nasal spray when you are under the weather. This is supposed to accelerate the production of melanin in your skin. Melanin is responsible for your body's tan.
In many cases, following these directions have led to serious side effects. At least one woman suffered a reaction similar to a heart attack and is still undergoing tests to check for permanent damage! Several people report dizziness and nausea post-use.
Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to pinpoint why. There are no ingredients listed on the box, label or product itself. Red flag, anyone?
This summer The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, a government watchdog in the UK, said that Ubertan Sunless Tanning System is an unlicensed medicine, meaning it is illegal to sell, advertise or supply. The MHRA has launched an investigation into the product.*
The owners of ubertan.com – along with two other sellers – could now face a maximum two-year prison sentence following legal action by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Ubertan, which was being sold illegally in gyms and tanning salons, is no longer available after the MHRA recently forced the company to close its UK-based website.** However in my search for answers, I had absolutely no problem accessing the Ubertan website or its Facebook page.
Before you do anything silly, think about your health. As they taught us in D.A.R.E class in elementary school, “Just Say No.”
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For further information, check out the two sites I referenced above:
*BBC
**The Guardian