Spray Tanning 411

Thanks to technology one can get a gorgeous tan without the need to bake in the hot sun. Although some people may enjoy relaxing under the sun with a good book or their ipod, many more people dread it and only do it to get that sun-kissed skin color. At this day and age appearance is very important and having a nice tan is a very attractive. The darker more bronze color skin can make a person appear healthy and glowing. No more spending weeks sunbathing to get the tan you always dreamed of, you can get it in one day. No more spending hours roasting under the sun everyday. Last but not least, no more worrying about all the harmful effects you can get from the sun’s UV rays. If you’re not extremely careful when sun tanning the UV rays from the sun can cause melanoma or skin cancer it also causes freckles and wrinkles. With all these unwanted side effects from the sun and the availability of the safe sunless tanning methods you will be seeing less and less people at the beach.

There are many formulas made for sunless tanning but the active ingredient found in all tanning products is called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). It is the main ingredient that darkens the skin. There has been some concern if spray tanning is safe. DHA was tested safe and approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).

There are a few methods of tanning without the sun. Sunless tanning spray is the most preferred method. Spray tanning is also known as airbrush tanning. This can be done at a tanning salon or even at home. Spray tanning products come in different forms. You can get the equipment that includes a mist spray gun or even a small spray bottle.

There are a few tips that need to be taken to prepare for a spray tan. First, you’ll need to wax a couple days ahead. If that hasn’t been done, then wait to shave just before you go. A shower before the spray tanning session is also most important. Exfoliate your entire body to remove oils, moisturizers and dead skin. This will allow the spray to easily absorb through the outer layer of your skin for optimum results. Caution should be taken in thicker skin areas like your hands and feet; these areas absorb the DHA quicker and darken more. Wear loose fitted clothes when leaving the salon and wait six hours before taking a shower. After that you’ll need to moisturize your skin regularly in order to maintain your beautiful new tan