Spray Tanning Kits
Summer is fast approaching and you must be planning on how to achieve the perfect sun-kissed look for you to flaunt in the beach. If you are the type of person who always dreamt of the perfect tanned look but you do not have the luxury of time to go outdoors to get enough sun, then fake tanning is perfect for you. There are innumerable ways to achieve a great-looking tan however some options involve exposing your skin to the damaging UVA and UVB rays. Without a shadow of doubt, exposure to the sun or sunbathing can give a healthy sun-kissed glow but it can also cause terrible sunburns, unsightly freckles and makes you more susceptible to skin cancer. On the other hand, tanning beds, which guarantee fast results, is known to cause rapid skin aging and increases your chances of skin cancer since it achieves its effects with UV radiation.
Spray tanning, in contrast with the aforementioned methods is safe and easy. In fact, this method promises to give you a sun-kissed glow without causing skin damage. There are many spas, tanning centres and salons that offer spray tan services. Different spray tan centres offer various types of tanning systems, most of them however involve the same basic process.
If you are on a tight budget, self-tanning is a great option to save the costs of professional spay tanning. Airbrush tanning kits or spray tanning kits has become more popular nowadays. This method of sunless tanning is a great alternative for individuals who are more concerned on UV rays exposure.
How do spray-tanning kits work?
Usually, when you purchase spray-tanning kits, it comes with airbrush gun, sunless solution spray and a compressor. The sunless spray solution, which contains an active ingredient known as DHA is sprayed into the body. The DHA content of the spray turns the skin brown after about three to five hours. The DHA is known to be a clear chemical solution that is why various sunless sprays have a bronzer in it in order that, it will be a lot easier to determine the exact location where to spray the solution.
Dos before tanning
Upon spraying tanning solution, the solution will actually soak in more on the dry parts of your body such as your knees, elbows and feet. Using a high-quality exfoliating scrub prior to spraying tanning is very much recommended in order to get rid of the dead skin cells and to achieve a fresh skin prior to tanning. For the sunless tan to last longer exfoliating is advised.
Don’ts after tanning
Post spray tanning, one of your goals is to stay away from activities that cause sweating. Strenuous activities that lead to sweating must be minimized. Sweating leaves unwanted steaks and blotches on the body that is not pleasing to the eye.