subject: Now You Can Spray Tan At Home [print this page] Lying poolside or on the beach, soaking up the sun was once the only way to achieve the perfect tan. However, since it has been proven that sun bathing and tanning beds are not good for the skin; people have been looking for a new inventive way to get the perfect tan. This is done by spray tanning. Spray tanning is simple and harmless, and you can actually spray tan at home.
It has been proven that lying out in the sun or in tanning beds exposes the skin to dangerous ultraviolet rays that have been known to cause cancer. The quicker and safer choice is spray tanning which uses skin dye to achieve the look of a tan. This can be one in the privacy of your home or at a salon.
While the convenience of being able to apply a spray on tan in your home is beneficial, there are some pointers that you will need to keep in mind. If you have never attempted to apply a spray on tan, the best thing to do is have your first one done by a professional at a tanning salon.
A key point in spray tanning is selecting the perfect tone. Speak with a professional and let them help you select the right tone for your skin. They will also be able to give advice on how much of the spray is needed to achieve the look you want. Also, ask about the correct way to apply the tanner if the directions on the bottle are confusing or unclear.
Before you apply the tanner, make sure you have exfoliated your skin. This process removes the dead skin cells. Exfoliation is important and necessary because the tanner will attach to the dead cells and when they are shed a few days later, your tan will disappear as well.
Also, you will need to shower before applying the tanner in order to remove makeup, deodorant, and sweat from your body. You do not want anything on your skin that will alter your tan. Do not wear any type of jewelry. Not only do you not want to ruin your jewelry with tanning dye, but spraying around jewelry will cause unsightly patches of light skin.
When the tanning session, whether it is done at home or at a salon, the tanning dye takes a few minutes to dry. Make sure that the dye has been sprayed on evenly. Avoid activities that are strenuous enough to cause sweating and do not shower right away. Spray tans do not last that long. They typically last about week to ten days. But since it is possible to spray tan at home, it can now be added to your weekly skin care routine.
