subject: Great Ways To Get A Better Spray Tan Result [print this page] Great Ways To Get A Better Spray Tan Result
We all love the look of a nice summer tan, even during the colder winter months when it can be a real pick-me-up. With more and more people concerned with exposing their skin to too much UV light, or simply just being too busy to tan outdoors or indoors, the move to spray tanning is on the increase. Spray tanning can be especially convenient before travel and for special events.
Getting the best result from your session requires some insider information. Here are a few tips to make your spray tan gorgeous every time:
First, be sure to prep your skin before you head off to your session. Shave and exfoliate to remove any dry skin or dead skin cells. The smoother your skin going into the session, the longer the tan effect will last. Use a water based moisturizer after you shower as oil based products on your skin will keep the spray solution from adhering to your skin. You don't want your tan sliding off!
Once you arrive for your spray tan session, be sure to use a good amount of the provided barrier lotion. This lotion should be put on areas of your skin that tend to be drier - elbows, knees, heels, etc. Be sure not to skip out on this step! It's best not to hurry through this application as the spray solution will develop darker on drier areas, and could leave you with uneven patches.
Finally, after you have finished getting sprayed and stepped out of the spray booth, be sure to towel off thoroughly. A lot of people think that simply patting dry is best because they are afraid they will wipe off all the self tanner. This is not the case! Circular motions, rubbing the solution in as you're wiping it off is best. The self tanning solution has "grabbed" onto your skin and isn't going anywhere! Anything you see coming off on the towel is likely the bronzer added to the solution to give an instant color effect and won't change your final result. Be sure to wipe off immediately and completely to avoid any streaking.
Remember these tips when you schedule your next spray tan, and you will have the gorgeous and natural looking tan result you always wanted.
