Spray Tanning
Spray Tanning is a fabulous invention to give you the healthy look that only comes with a beautiful tan, instantly and without any sun damage. Perfect for any skin type, even those that have freckles or burn easily. All in less than 10 minutes. Faster and much safer than a real tan.
The wonderful aspect of spray tan is you can enjoy it at any time of the year : winter / spring / summer / autumn, which means that you can look gorgeous, healthy and glowing whenever you want. Maybe you have a night out so you want to look your best, or maybe it’s your wedding, or perhaps you just don’t want to look the whitest on the beach when you go on holiday.
If you are wanting your tan for a special occasion it is best to have your spray tan at least two days before. For instance if you are getting married on Saturday then have your spray tan on Thursday. This allows for any white patches to be taken care of before your big day it also gives the tan a day to settle, therefore much softer in appearance.
Everyone likes to look tanned, but for some people a natural tan just isn’t possible, and with scare stories about skin cancer due to sun exposure or sun beds, the lure of the fake bake sunless tan is appealing. One session of airbrush tanning is said to be equivalent, colour wise, to about six sun bed sessions, and also prevents the potential damage caused by the sun or tanning.
FAQ
What is Spray Tanning and How Does it Work?
The active ingredient in a spray on tan (sometimes called an airbrush tan or sunless tan) is a chemical called dihydroxyacetone (DHA.) This chemical reacts with the amino acids on the outer layer of skin which changes its colour. The DHA starts to work within about two hours of the tan application and carries on for twelve hours.
Depending on your skin type, an airbrush tan can last for anything up to ten days. It can be maintained for as long as you need it, with top up applications of tanning solution.
The colour you get from a spray tan won’t tan wash off; but it will start to fade as the upper layers of your epidermis wear away naturally. If you aren’t pleased with the results, you can always try to speed things up by gently scrubbing with a wash cloth but as a rule it will still take around a week for the spray tan to disappear totally.
What Should I Do Before a Spray Tanning Session?
- Shower and exfoliate your skin well before you go for a sunless tanning session. You won’t be able to shower for around twelve hours after the session, if you want the spray tan to be effective.
- Shave or wax the day before your treatment.
- Don’t wear any perfumes, lotions or deodorants which might stop the tanning solution from working by creating a barrier on your skin.
- Take off any watches and other jewellery.
- Wear dark underwear to the tanning booth, and loose dark clothing to the salon, to avoid the tanning solution rubbing off on your clothes.
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