While a deep bronze coloring is attractive and slimming, the harmful UV rays that are emitted from a tanning bed can cause skin diseases and cancer and can damage your skin. Spray tanning
is a wonderful alternative to the damaging tanning bed. A spray tan can provide you with a beautiful even tan in the span of four to six hours, even less time than a damaging tan accelerator tanning bed session.
How Does Spray on Tanning Work?
The DHA in spray on tanner reacts with amino acids in the surface layer of the skin to develop a bronze color. There are several different formulas that can be used, depending on the amount of color desired and your natural skin tone.
There are two distinct methods of a spray on tans that are most popular. The spray tan booth is most sought after in tanning salons, or the airbrush spray tanning method that requires a technician to manually apply the solution directly to your skin.
In a spray booth, the tanning mist is directed at your body and sprayed up and down the body for a duration of 5-10 seconds. The entire process will take less than one minute, and afterward you can towel off the excess and go.
The tan will develop over the next 4-6 hours. Customers should avoid water until the tan has fully developed. An airbrush tan may end up being more precise, but it is much more time intensive and can be more expensive.
For best results, follow these 6 DIY spray on tan tips to enjoy a tan that will last.
1. Exfoliate first. Since the spray tan solution reacts with the dead skin cells, any dry patches will result in uneven coloration. Be sure to exfoliate in the shower the morning of your tanning treatments.
2. Shave or wax beforehand. Shaving and waxing removes the top layer of the skin, so do this before your treatment. If you shave or wax soon after the tanning treatment, your tan will not last as long.
3. Keep the skin clean. Skin that is free of makeup, creams, or perfumes will absorb the spray tan solution more readily than skin that is not clean, and the tan will last much longer in those areas.
4. When applying spray tan hold the can 8-10 inches from the body starting with the legs and working your way up. Move in a constant sweeping motion not allowing the spray to hit one spot continuously. This will avoid dark spots. If you get a dark area quickly get a paper towel or rag and gently blot the area. (This is best performed by another person to achieve desired results)
5. Once you have completed your spray tan treatment allow at least ten minutes to dry but avoid any kind of water or exercise that will induce sweat as the spray tanning solution will continue to react with the skin for at least 4 hours.
6. Moisturize. After your first shower after the tanning treatment, you need to moisturize regularly to keep the skin from drying out. Avoid exfoliation of any kind after you use a spray tan machine for at least a week.
These tips can help you achieve a perfect tan and if you want to go with the tan that is all the rage check out the Mystic tan at your local tanning salon.
Note: It is best to have a friend or family member spray the sunless tanner on you for best results and no streaking.
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