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After doing a bit more research, I found the following quote on the http://www.tanningtraining.com web site:
"since sunless tanners do not involve the normal process of melanogenesis, the skin does not build up its defenses to UV radiation and is still susceptible to burning. At most, the DHA in self-tanners provide protection of an SPF 2 or 3 from UVB...
The brown color produced by DHA also may provide "significant protection" from UVA, according to results presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's 2000 annual meeting, but it is still a good idea for sunless tanners to wear sunscreen in the sun to prevent skin from burning..."
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[ This Message was edited by: SunSplash-HI on 2004-08-31 00:01 ]
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