Spray-tan – A Complement To Sun-tanning?

Spray-tan - a complement to sun-tanning!

Most people associate a nice golden tanned skin-color with health (and maybe also wealth?).

And the latest findings about the health benefits from vitamin D prove that this association is not only imaginary.

The problem is that even if some sun-tanning is good for us, too much exposure to UV-light can be bad.

Spray-tan is the solution to that problem.

With the help of sunless spray-tan, you can get a wonderful golden skin-tone without having to risk getting too much UV-radiation from a tanning bed.

However, please be aware that in order for spray-tan to look really nice and natural, you must have some melanin in your skin that the ingredients in the spray-tan can make darker.

Even if there are coloring ingredients that can dye your skin brown, it will never last as long or look as natural as the color you get from melanin-darkening.

The perfect combination is therefore regular and careful UV-tanning in tanning beds with lamps emitting a large amount of UVB (for increased melanin-creation) and get the additional darker skin-tone from spray-tan.

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Further down on this page (below the video) you can get some useful  spray-tan tips from a spray-tan expert.

7 Spray Tan Tips

When getting a spray tan - there are many things we can do to improve the way that the self-tanner adheres to the skin, or even improve how long the tan lasts! Here are some tips that will help first time tanners get an even tan that will withstand.

First, before the tanning appointment it is important to exfoliate the skin. This means, that a light scrub should be used all over the body that has texture within the wash. The most common ingredients that create these textures are salt, sugar and sand. When using the exfoliant, scrub lightly to remove dead skin. The fresh skin layer that is left will create an even glow that lasts.

Take off any jewelry or white clothing that could leave visible tan lines. Be sure to remove all jewelry before entering the tanning booth. Although the tanning solution will not harm jewelry, it could leave unsightly marks on the person tanning. Better safe than streaky!
Directly after the tan it is important to remove any excess solution from the bottom of the feet, or the palms of the hands. Wet wipes are provided at most tanning salons that are enabled with spray tans. Use these on the tops of the feet, as well as the tops of the hands as well, to ensure that no spots are evident. Be quick, the solution dries fast, and the last thing that tanner's want is evidence of their faux glow!

After tanning, it is important to wait for to six hours to have a shower. Showering before this time is up could lead to the tan being washed from the skin. Did you know that lotions and oils can decrease the effect, as they block the skin? Refrain from lotions containing high levels of oils before spray tanning, for the best glow.

Want a darker tan? Darker tans are the result of the solution being exposed to the skin for a longer period of time. For this reason, the excess moisture should be allowed to dry on the skin, rather than being toweled off. While it is drying, use the provided wipes to clean any areas which you do not want the excess tan.

While maintaining the tan it is important to refrain from long showers or long hot baths. You see, these practices cause the skin to exfoliate. With spray tans, the top layer of the skin maintains the color, hence the temporary effect. When long showers or hot baths are taken, than the skin will regenerate itself, causing the spray tan to fade. Not only water, but soaps can also cause the tan to fade - be sure to use mild soaps, with warm water and no exfoliant to ensure a lasting glow.

Using these tips, a spray tan should last at least five days - just long enough for your important event or date. Be sure to tan the day before the event, ensuring enough time for the skin to adjust, and to be able to shower again.