Spray Tan
Skin cancer just isn't sexy. For the ultimate alternative to UV tanning, visit your local salon for a spray tanning service. A procedure similar to a professional airbrush, spray tanning services are the tanning solution of choice for models, Hollywood elite, and even political candidates. In addition to avoiding harmful sun exposure, sunless spray tanning services also provide other benefits the old layout method just can't deliver!
Today's sunless spray tanning solutions and formulas are more advanced than their early predecessors. Patrons can take advantage of the added moisturizers and vitamin additives for skin renewal and repair many tanning salons now offer. Just think, a whole body moisturizing treatment for pennies compared to what a treatment in a full-service spa would cost!
Each salon's sunless spray tanning formula may be slightly different, though most have a base of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid, an Omega-3 fatty acid). DHA is non-toxic, and used in many cosmetic and personal hygiene applications. DHA reacts with the natural proteins on the skin to produce a brownish tinting that lasts for as long as the skin cells are left mainly undisturbed.
The basic procedure for any sunless spray tanning service is to open your individual container of spray and follow your technician's instructions for the machine. Next, undress and use the cream provided on hands, feet, and joint areas to prevent pooling of the spray. Besides, no one gets a natural sun tan between their toes! Use the shower cap to protect hair from spray, and insert the nose filter to minimize inhalation. After the spray, a light towel pat to dry, and you have a healthy sun-kissed glow to enjoy for 4 to 5 days, depending on showering and daily activities.
Spray Tan Tips
Shower and exfoliate before the sunless spray tanning service. A good washing with a exfoliating body scrub, or an exfoliating loofah should suffice. Dead cells will slough off during the tenure of your tan, and can make it look uneven if not removed before the spray tan.Skip oil based moisturizers and lotions. This includes emulsions and emollients. If you must moisturize, try to use an oil-free product. If you are prone to oily skin, try to shower as close as possible to the tanning salon visit to reduce the amount of oil buildup on skin.
If you do not plan to spray in the nude, or wish to have tan lines like a natural "beach" tan, use only an old bathing suit or undergarments. Staining or discoloration can occur from the sunless tanning spray, especially on white or light colored garments.
Apply a good lip balm to lips, especially if you have light colored or dry lips and do not want any bronzing there.
Don't apply any fragrances for at least an hour after the spray tan, and no swimming or showering for 4-6 hours. Excessive sweating can also diminish the full color effect of a spray tan, so try to avoid heat or strenuous exercise for a few hours.
To prolong the sunless spray tan, keep showers short and sweet, and avoid exfoliating. Depending on personal activity, sunless spray tans can last from a few days to up to a week long.
Follow the same tips for at-home sunless spray tanning products, particularly the exfoliation step as it will help prevent streaking or uneven application. There are a few great at-home sunless tanning products out there, but the aggravation is usually not worth it. At-home sunless tanning products are great for spot tans, such as face, décolletage area, and arms or lower legs. Full body coverage is difficult because it usually takes multiple applications, and the assistance of another to access hard to reach or private areas.
Sunless spray tanning is non-toxic, convenient, and the best way to show off a summer tan without the harmful UV ray contribution. Who wants to lay out for hours on end when a quick spritz will turn pale to professionally bronzed? Fair skinned men and women can now look as lean and tan as their olive and darker skin counterparts. For an even all-over and speedy tan, a sunless spray tan is the safe way to go!
The average spray tan session costs around $50.00 and should last around 10 days.
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