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Airbrush Tanning, Sunless Tanning or Spray Tanning

startspraytanning — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:33:59 +0000

Spray tanning is becoming increasingly popular across the US. As a convenient way to get a beautiful tan or bronze look the demand for it is rising. Spray tanning is self explanatory, you spray the tan.The DHA dihydroxyacetone in it darkens your skin. It is also well known as airbrush tanning or sunless tanning. What ever you want to call it it’s the same thing. Because this kind of tanning very young many people confuse the terms. Airbrush Tanning is applied from a bottle like a mist containing the same active chemical. Sunless Tanning just means tanning without the sun. So you can see where this term get it’s different names.

Before Tanning Spray

startspraytanning — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:13:30 +0000

Before you go off to get a spray tan you need to know a few things to get ultimate results. It is important to take a good shower and exfoliate if you can remove all dirt, oil, lotion, even dead skin. Go clean so that your skin will have no barriers and will easily absorb the tan. Wax days before you spray tan, if you shave then shave just before tan. You’ll need to wear the most loose clothing you have after spray tan so it won’t rub off into the clothes. Allow the tan to be absorbed 6-8 hours before taking another shower. You will be very happy with the results but before you get another spray tan you should wait for the last one to fade away.

Spray Tanning vs. Tanning Lotions

startspraytanning — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:59:24 +0000

You can get the same effect from both spray tanning or other lotions and gels. But there are differences and conveniences. When you hold the bottle of spray you hold it from a distance and it mists softly allover quite evenly. There are even spray tanning rooms at some salons where you stand and you get sprayed all over your body in a few minutes. All you need to do is wait for the spray to dry up about an hour before you can do anything else like eat or get dressed. The spray covers you up very nicely. Other tanning creams like lotions and gels can also give you beautiful results but they also can easily give you lighter or darker blotches if you don’t apply correctly

Why Spray Tanning?

startspraytanning — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:49:12 +0000

Spray tanning is very convenient for those who are in a rush to get a tan and are too busy to bake in the sun. You can conveniently spray tan at home or at a salon that offers it. People spray tan before a wedding or any other special event. It can look very real like you’ve been sun bathing all week. Some people use it because they don’t tan very well or they are afraid of the risks from too much sun exposure. If your skin burns quickly your a good candidate for spray tanning. If you need a quick tan for a special day or even a photo shoot then spray tanning is ideal for you.

What is spray tanning?

startspraytanning — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:55:04 +0000

Spray tanning is spraying a tanning solution onto your skin that makes it look like you have a nice sun tan. You can have a lovely tan in just minutes. The active ingredient DHA in the spray darkens the pigment of the skin’s surface. The spray is better than other forms of self tanning substances like lotions or gels because it doesn’t cause patchiness. It doesn’t dye the skin and isn’t permanent. It fades away in a few days like a sun tan does. You can buy the spray and do this at home or at a salon. Many people find it convenient to spray tan before a special occasion.